Quito Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am a national tour guide in Ecuador, I am showing my beautiful country to our visitors around 10 years, I love to share information about my city and my country and show the different and beautiful places that we have in this small paradise. I love to know people from other places and cultures, to interchange points of view, life style, etc., It would be my pleasure to be part of this team, because I am sure that I can give excellent tours to your clients and promote tourism in Ecuador by giving great experiences to our visitors.

Vivian V.

Hi, I’m Vivian and would love to tour you. I am the 4th licensed guide in Ecuador history, 54 years old and have toured for 32 years well over 8,000 travelers with nothing but highest reviews, over 4,000 positive comments letters on file. I am Ecuador’s longest serving, licensed guide and a commercially trained and licensed safe driver, never an accident, never a client hurt on tour. I am one of four elected, unpaid officers running our National Tour Guide Association. I tour all of Ecuador with specialties in and around the Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Banos areas as well as the Amazon. I used to be a tour leader for the Galapagos. I tour from one to fifty clients. I can change/adjust your tours right “on the fly” as we go along, am that flexible; my tours are not set in concrete. I am a U.S. Citizen as well as native Ecuadorian, part Andes indian. The guide you choose will be the difference in your day and trip. I have a happy disposition and many say I was like being with a, highly knowledgeable on Ecuador, friend. See on this site my excellent standard tours; I also can make Custom Tours for you. My average response time to letters is less than three hours, often immediate if not out on tour.

Mauricio B.

About Me Hi! I’m Mauricio B., your local guide in Quito, Ecuador – the first UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized in 1978. With a deep passion for my country’s rich culture and natural beauty, I’m here to help you explore the best of Quito and beyond. What I Offer I specialize in personalized tours tailored to your interests, preferences, and budget. From Quito’s colonial architecture, museums, and markets to the famous Middle of the World monument and nearby inhabited volcanic craters, I’ll make sure you experience the highlights and hidden gems of our vibrant city. But my services don’t stop in Quito – I can guide you through Ecuador’s Four Worlds: The Galápagos Islands The lush Amazon Rainforest The majestic Andes Mountains The picturesque Pacific Coast Each region offers unique landscapes, cultures, and cuisines for you to discover. Why Choose Me? Customized Experiences: Your tour, your way – planned to match your interests. Expert Knowledge: As a local, I’ll provide insights and recommendations you won’t find in guidebooks. Memorable Adventures: Many of my guests return to Ecuador after unforgettable visits – I’d love for you to feel the same! Contact Me Let’s make your trip to Ecuador truly special. Whether it’s exploring Quito or venturing into our country’s incredible regions, I’ll ensure you have a journey filled with wonder and discovery. Bienvenido!

Maria esther S.

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Hello, I am María a national tour guide in Ecuador I was born in Quito the beautiful capital of the country. I am highly interest in showing to my clients as much as I can of my country and the city through a little taste of the culture, history, art and people what do we have to offer you. I became a guide around 14 year ago where I had the opportunity to get my guide degree to start guiding my clients around Ecuador. I love the cities and also the nature both are part of my country and of course one of our highlights is the people. Ecuador is a little treasure in the middle of the world.

New Quito Tour Guides

José R.

Hello I'm José. Welcome to Ecuador! Would you like to discover my country with a driver/guide (4×4 vehicle). I studied Tourism at universities of different countries in Europe and South America and have more than 25 years of experience in guiding visitors. We can climb together the glacier capped mountains of the Andes, discover the secrets of the tropical rainforest in the Amazon, stroll around in Spanish styled colonial cities, we can visit active volcanoes, trek around crater lakes, interact with indigenous families and immerse to their culture and traditions, relax on sandy beaches or dive with turtles and colorful reef fishes. The opportunities are endless! Due to my activity in tourism I already travelled to more than 50 countries in all 7 continents of the world and this enables me to compare plants or animals we likely will see in Ecuador with them in other parts of the world. The mentality of visitors from Asia is different from the mentality of European guests, North Americans expect other things than travelers from Latin America. If you contact me, I'm sure we will meet just YOUR INTERESTS AND EXPECTATIONS of your holidays in Ecuador! I provide you with a customized itinerary, just for your interests! Ecuador is one of the smallest, but the most diverse country of South America and your starting point Quito, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most beautiful capital of Latin America. And the best: All our highlights you can enjoy in driving distance! Why are you waiting? Contact me!

Gustavo R.

Hello! I'm Gus. I'm a professional tour guide in Ecuador. I've been showing the beauty of my country to thousands of tourists from all over the world for more than 2 decades; and it's my passion to be able to share this wonderful paradise in the middle of the world, where you can find nature, culture, adventure, gastronomy, history, and more... So, if you are thinking about a lifetime experience with excitement and interesting conversations, it will be my pleasure to take you around and show you the best of Ecuador!

Liz D.

Hi, I’m Liz . I had been in the turism industry for 15 years and I really enjoy to welcome new visitors to my country. I will show you my country as a local then you can have the real taste of Ecuador.

Carolina H.

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HELLO I'M CAROLINA, GUIDE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. travel design for women Defender of spaces for children Guide of ancestral knowledge

Popular Quito Private Tours

The Best of Quito and the Middle of the World

7 hours

We will visit the Capital of Ecuador, Quito is a colonial city, where you can visit old and beautiful churches, we will walk along of the historical streets, we will be at 10.000 feet in Panecillo Hill, also you will stand in 2 hemispheries at the same time at the Middle of the World. We can visit local markets and see the daily live. As a local, I will tell you the history of Quito as well as our traditions and customs. I invite you come to visit my city Quito at the Middle of the world.

Live Quito with all five sense

5 hours

To start from your hotel the driver and I will pick you up to take you to the Historical Center where we are going to take our first panoramic visit to the Basilica Church known by its beautiful new gotic arquitecture after this we go by car to the Independence Square where we will enjoy the local atmosphere of people and the Colonial buildings such us the Goverment Palace, after we go to visit what is consider one of the most spectacular churches in LatinAmerica La Compañia de Jesús.

FROM$135/ per person

Maria esther S.

Quito, UNESCO world heritage site (historical part of the city)

9 hours

Quito, 2800m above sea level, is the capital of Ecuador. Did you know that it was the first city that the UNESCO recognized as World Cultural Heritage Site (in 1978). It's considered the most beautiful capital of America, because of earthquakes, globalization and modernism Quito preserved more than other capitals its historical buildings. This day we will dedicate to the old city center. Are you ready?

FROM$115/ per group

José R.

Cero Latitud + Hummingbird garden

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6 hours

Be part of an interactive experience in the Solar museum Intiñan. Take a picture in both hemispheres at the same time . Place an egg on top of a nail. Experience some other events that only occurs in the Equator. Later enjoy the visit of a hummingbird garden. Watch plenty of them and so close that you wouldn’t believe it.

FROM$90/ per person

Liz D.

New Quito Private Tours

Papallacta High land, Hot Springs And Spa PrivateTour

8 hours

Papallacta is a small town in Ecuador, it is located in the Andean highlands in a unique natural environment at an altitude of 3, 250 m (10600 feet) in the Andes near the Eastern mountain range, near to the Amazon rainforest. Richness of hydrothermal waters in Papallacta is due its location. A volcanic complex with more than 3 million years of persistent activity called Chacana, consisting of a large volcanic caldera 35 kilometers North-South and 15 kilometers east - west, including small volcan

Otavalo Market, Cotacachi and Peguche Waterfall Private Tour

Otavalo is Located in Imbabura Province, This place is Knowns like the lagoons Province, only two hours from Quito, It is one of the most important touristic destination in Ecuador, surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and springs make this small city a paradise. Otavalo has a huge cultural wealth.

Layover tour in Quito -half day tour

4 hours

If you have a layover in Quito, don't waste your time at the airport, instead of that I invite you to visit the most important spots in the Capital of Ecuador. Quito is a beautiful city, which has the biggest old town in South America. It's located at 2850 meters over sea level. Quito is known for its treasures of colonial churches, paintings, sculptures and carvings.I am a Quiteña (native from Quito), that is why I know really well my city and I can show you the most beautiful places.

Baños de Agua Santa

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12 hours

Baños de Agua Santa is one of the most interesting places in Ecuador if your wishes are to enjoy nature and have some of adventure, this is a really good option. It is the entrance to the Amazonia with the best weather in Ecuador. Baños is a special place where you will be close to an active volcano (Tungurahua), you could see it from a swing located in a mountain in front.Also We will drive along of the waterfalls highway and we will cross through tunnels open in middle of the mountains.

Popular Quito Private Cars

QUITO CITY TOUR AND CRAFTS TOUR

3 hours

Explore Quito's vibrant contrasts, from the new city area to the XVI-century historic center. Visit Independence Square, the Metropolitan Cultural Center, and the stunning gilded churches of El Sagrario, La Compañía de Jesús, and San Francisco. Meet local artisans skilled in colonial art, weaving, hat making, woodwork, and jewelry.

FROM$180/ per group

Mauricio B.

Quito and its old town with the cable car.

6 hours

You will see the old constructions in our old town, really beautiful churches where main altar is covered with gold . Cable car on Pichincha volcano to look at the city from the highest point in the city. In the lunch time your will enjoy of our dishes made with local ingredients. I good idea to see fruits in a local market. Chocolate to try the best cacao in the world,

Finest thermal springs of Ecuador with/without trek to the surrounding Tropical Cloud Forest/Páramo

9 hours

Ready to enjoy the unique nature of mountains and to relax outside the buzzing city of Quito. The Andes are a "young" mountain range and there's still a lot of energy inside the earth. Thermal springs are a result of maintaining activity. Not far from the city center of Quito/its airport we can find the finest thermal springs of Ecuador! If you want, we can combine the relax with a short or extended trek into the surrounding pristine nature. Tropical Cloud Forest and the unique Páramo await you!

FROM$190/ per group

José R.

Quito Old Town Highlights _ Private SUV (1-4 pax)

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5 hours

Quito's old town is such a wonderful blend of architecture, art, and history. It's like a treasure trove of culture nestled on the slopes of the Pichincha Volcano. The way Inca and European influences have merged along the years bringing to live a mix a of cultures, races and customs.

FROM$100/ per group

Amen travel A.

Quito Tour Reviews

Laura A.

5 / 5

Nov 17, 2024

Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour

Nov 17, 2024

“Perfect day in Mindo”

We had an absolutely wonderful day in Mindo seeing the cloud forest, the butterfly garden, the chocolate factory, and the hummingbird garden. Eliza was so knowledgeable about the area and always knew where to stop to look for birds and interesting plants. It was absolutely wonderful

Eliza B.

Thanks Laura for your comments, it is nice to know that you enjoyed your tour, definitely we had a wonderful day together. You will be very welcome always. Cheers Elizabeth

Guy G.

5 / 5

Sep 16, 2024

Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour

Sep 16, 2024

“Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour”

Rate this a 5 star, Eliza and the driver were great. Informative from both and they let us choose which order we wanted to see the attractions. The driver took no chances and we felt very safe.

Fiona G.

5 / 5

Dec 5, 2023

Otavalo Market, Cotacachi and Peguche Waterfall Private Tour