What to do and see in San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha Province: The Best Cultural Tours

July 25, 2021 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador including Equator Line and Pululahua Crater - Half Day Tour, Private Quito Old Town & Equator Day Tour, Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour, Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N, Quito and Ancestral Cultural Tour, Quito customized city tour, Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World, You in the Middle of the World, Mitad del Mundo Complex, Pululahua Crater & Quito´s TelefériQo, Middle of the World Half-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances.

1. Equator Line and Pululahua Crater - Half Day Tour

Rebecca Adventure Travel
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On this half day tour you will go to the  Intiñan Equator Museum, located 200 meters from the Middle of the World Monument, and after that you will have time to go to the Pululahua´s Crater. With an interesting history. Nearby are a lot of little shops where you can find creative handmade souvenirs. Before you will be brought back to your hotel you will be offered a delicious empanada. *If you would like to visit the monument of the Middle of the World, you can do it instead of visiting the Intiñan Museum. Please let us know in advance.

Inclusions: Professional driver/ guide, Private transportation from and to your hotel in Quito (urban zone), Meals as described in the itinerary (1x snack), Activities as described in the itinerary, Entrance fee museum, 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish

Exclusions: Optional tips for guide, Extra food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By mbennaton

We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!

2. Private Quito Old Town & Equator Day Tour

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Your private Quito tour starts with a hotel pick up. From here you will drive to the true Equator. Here you can take an interactive tour of the Intiñan Museum. A local guide will explain the culture of the indigenous tribes and you can also partake in some fun and interesting equator "experiments". After stopping to view Pululahua volcano, we then drive into Quito for a three course lunch at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Quito Old Town. Here your guide can share the interesting history of Ecuador while visiting museums, churches and plazas. Later in the afternoon, we will make one last stop at the most famous landmark in Quito, El Panecillo. Here you can enjoy the sunset over Quito north before returning to your hotel.

Inclusions: Three course lunch, Entry to Intiñan museum, Private transport , Bilingual Guide (English and Spanish)

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Personal hydration (water or energy drinks)

Reviewed By AC9961

This was a fantastic experience. Camilo Andrade, my guide for the day, is a consummate professional. He led the way at a comfortable pace, opting for an alternative route for the summit scramble that was both more interesting/challenging, and safer by avoiding traveling below where others could cause rockfall toward us. He carefully monitored the weather and our pace and got us off the top of the mountain well before a thunderstorm started, and then again picked an alternate route that got us off of the exposed ridgeline trail and on to a safer route during the lighning storm. It was a very enjoyable day with Cam and I highly recommend him and Latin American Alpine. While I could have winged it on my own, the lack of local knowledge would have made it far more of a challendge, and potentially dangerous with the afternoon thunderstorm on an exposed ridgeline. Cam's guidance absolutely made the trip a better experience and was well worth it.

3. Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour

Quito, Ecuador Bm Tours Quito
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We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador. We will observe the colonial helmet of Quito Metropolitano, and we will be on the equinotial line.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private Transport, Accomodation in Hotel

Exclusions: Extra drinks, Municipal Tax of US$ 2,75 direct payment in the hotel value per night and per room.

Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell

Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.

4. Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N

Bm Tours Quito
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In this tour we will pass through several tourist points of the main cities with greater awards for their tourist attractions.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide

Exclusions: Guayaquil Municipal Tax US$ 2,50 direct payment in the Guayaquil hotel value per night and per room.

Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell

Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.

5. Quito and Ancestral Cultural Tour

Quito, Ecuador Bm Tours Quito
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We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private Transport, Professional guide

Exclusions: Municipal Tax of US$ 2,75 direct payment in the hotel value per night and per room.

Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell

Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.

6. Quito customized city tour

City Middle of the World, Manuel Cordova Galarza SN, Quito, Ecuador Daniel Mucarsel
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Is the best and complete way to visit Quito, Certified Tour Guide, and VIP custom driving. Fast, cheap, open-minded, and 100% interesting. Some places/activities' availability may vary. Better to go during weekdays to avoid conglomeration. Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service. We take care of each other. 420 friendly

Inclusions: Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Entrance prices may vary

Reviewed By Alexa Y

Daniel was a great guide and the drive from Quito was beautiful. The thermal springs and spa itself were amazing! I did the 45 min deep body massage and I highly recommend. If you go on a weekend, I would recommend leaving early, Daniela will work with you to figure out what time you want to leave and how long you want to stay, he is very flexible. If you're interested in Spa treatments, I would schedule them in advance or as soon as you arrive so that you can get the time slot you want. I waited a few hours and it started to get a little more crowded (not full but there were others there) and I hate to wait til the afternoon for my massage. Overall, it was a very relaxing day.

7. Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World

Ecuador a Color
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Quito is a beautiful city and a great destination in South America. Be part of these great experiences living the culture, friendly people, local food, and the best weather in the andes mountains.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: lunch and drinks

Reviewed By V7970GCstaceyp

Pato ( Patricio) made our Ecuador experience out of this world! He was the perfect guide for our family and was incredible at engaging the kids as well as my husband and myself. His knowledge of Ecuador and it’s history cannot be beat! Patricio started as a tour guide, but now he is family! Anyone going to Ecuador would be lucky to spend time with him! He took us to Mindo, La Mitad del Mundo, the market, many restaurants and all over Quito, too.

8. You in the Middle of the World

Redondel Mitad del Mundo (2), Quito, Ecuador Elvis Eduardo Guzmán Camacho
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This tour invites travelers to know places little visited but of great historical, cultural and natural interest

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tickets

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

9. Mitad del Mundo Complex, Pululahua Crater & Quito´s TelefériQo

Latin Adventures
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The two main tourist attractions in Quito—go up on one of the highest cable cars in the world and visit the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Travel to visit the Pululahua Crater, Intiñan Museum and the Middle of the World complex with your professional guide. Also, enjoy a panoramic views of Quito's beautiful valleys, and snow-capped mountains when you visit Teleferico.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, All activities, Certified English / Spanish speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Inti Ñan Museum entrance fee, Teleferico entrace fee

Exclusions: Tips, Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Bretekiel

We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.

10. Middle of the World Half-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances

El Quinde visitors center, Eugenio Espejo, Quito 170401, Ecuador Quito Tour Bus
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Discover the famous monument on the equatorial line inside the Mitad del Mundo Touristic Complex with access to all its attractions and the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve where we visit a viewpoint of the inhabited crater of an active volcano.

Inclusions: Tourist transport Note: Double decker bus we reserve the right to change vehicle witout prior notice, Bilingual guide (English / Spanish), All entrances

Exclusions: Details not specified, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Tips

Reviewed By Don J

My wife and I were fortunate to be able to take a private tour while in Quito during COVID lockdown. Our itinerary included The Museo de Sitio Intinan, the Casa de Agave distillery and museum, lunch at Panorama, and a drive through the Quito Historico Centro and up to the Mirador de Panecillo. Our tour guide, Diana, was exceptional. She had a great command of the English language, was very personable, and very knowledgeable about every place we visited throughout the day. She went above and beyond to make the day a very personal and special one for us, including taking pictures of us and for us throughout the day. Our driver, Carlos, was also wonderful. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Quito!

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