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Popular Ecuador Tour Guides
José R.
Ecuador
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!
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(8 reviews)
Ecuador
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.
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(8 reviews)
Ecuador
Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music. I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city. I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing. Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.
Hugo R.
Ecuador
I'm a national Tour Guide and professional driver, this job I do it around at twenty years, handling small groups. City tours, Indian markets, nature wildlife, my four regions Galápagos Island, coast, highlands and jungle is my passion.
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Mauricio B.
Ecuador
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!
Vivian V.
Ecuador
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.
Gustavo R.
Ecuador
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!
Maria esther S.
Ecuador
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.
Popular Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, UNESCO world heritage site (historical part of the city)
Quito
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.
Live Quito with all five sense
Quito
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.
City tour half day
Cuenca
3 hours 30 min
Cuenca is a Heritage UNESCO city, looking it’s good taste decoration and arquitecture you know why, it’s cobbled streets trapped you with his charm, those churches will tell us how good and sometimes not so good religious influence it had, we will see beautiful food markets, people in their traditional colorful garments wearing white Panama Hats and we will discover how is made, visiting one traditional factory, some special interest? Let us know.
FROM$80/ per group
Genaro P.
Cotopaxi National Park from Quito by Privite Transportation.
Quito
8 hours 30 min
Ecuador!! All in one place. It is impressive how everything is close, and in just a few hours driving from Quito (Higland) In this trip I want to show the landscape, biodiversity and culture in the Higland, so this trip is a combination of hikkings and Visiting Weiv points, Volcanos, Landscapes, Twons, forest and looking for some interesting animals!
FROM$150/ per group
Javier U.
New Ecuador Private Tours
Cero Latitud + Hummingbird garden
Quito
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.
The spirit of Kitu
Quito
4 hours 30 min
Discover the wonders of Quitos old town. We will visit the main attractions like buildings that are consider masterpieces of the baroque architecture but also the little alleys and markets where you can see the daily living of a local. Have a look of our products and if you would like a taste of them. Also you can experience a “limpia” to renew your energies.
FROM$80/ per person
Liz D.
Cajas National Park
Cuenca
6 hours 30 min
50 minutes away of Cuenca following a road with a beautiful Andean landscape we get Cajas NP, is an area full of history and our walk at 4000 mts OSL fits for everyone, here Páramo nature is so pure and diverse, some flora and fauna are exclusive, including some birds, views change every turn, and inside of it’s ferry tail forest your imagination will fly, you will charm with spectacular views.
FROM$152/ per group
Genaro P.
Birding At Pacto town / Masphi Amagusa Reserve Full Day
Quito
8 hours 30 min
Masphi Amagusa reserve is located in north-West of Quito, this area is consider as a IBA (Importan Bird Area) acording to Bird Life. This subtropical and tropical environment is Choco forest, this region is one of the rainiest on the planet,is distinguished from other tropical humid regions of the planet by its high endenism. diversity and endemism of Choco Forest. DIVERSITY ENDEMISM Birds 635 50
FROM$235/ per group
Javier U.
Popular Ecuador Private Cars
Finest thermal springs of Ecuador with/without trek to the surrounding Tropical Cloud Forest/Páramo
Quito
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 and its old town with the cable car.
Quito
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,
FROM$150/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(8 reviews)
Mindo Cloud Forest.
Pichincha
8 hours
We’ll cross from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere, descending from 3000m to 1300m in the Andes to reach Mindo. First, we’ll visit Alambi to see hummingbirds, tanagers, and toucans. Then, we’ll take the tarabita (cable car) to explore waterfalls and the butterfly garden. Afterward, we’ll head back to Mindo for a chocolate tour, and if you're hungry, lunch is available in town.
FROM$215/ per group
Hugo R.
QUITO CITY TOUR AND CRAFTS TOUR
Quito
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.
Ecuador Tour Reviews
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Gregg S.
5 / 5
Jan 22, 2025
The Best of Quito and the Middle of the World
Quito
7 hours
Customized
Jan 22, 2025
“The perfect way to spend a day in Quito”
I can't say enough wonderful things about our day spent with Eliza in Quito. She was a perfect host, shared all the best spots in the city with great stories and history.
Eliza B.
Hello Gregg thanks to take the time to wrote this beautiful review, It was my pleasure to share a day with both of you. You are so lovely people, I hope you could have the opportunity to come back and visit us again to continue discovering this small but beautiful country Ecuador. Hugs in the distance. Elizabeth
“We saw everything! ”
Gustavo is an excellent guide. He asked us about our interests and planned the day around those. We got to see the cloud forest from the cable car, we saw an orchid farm, hummingbirds, how chocolate is made and had a nice local lunch. He is very knowledgeable on the history and all of the animals. We absolutely recommend him !
Gustavo T.
Dear Joy Thanks for your words . Your are great people . It sounds nice you enjoyed this part of Ecuador Gus
Joy D.
5 / 5
Jan 8, 2025
Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.
Otavalo
8 hours
Jan 8, 2025
“Gustavo is amazing!”
We saw everything at our own pace he customized the tours to our preferences. I had a fall at the hotel and he found me a physical therapist, doctors and lent us his own wheelchair. I can’t wait to return when I’m healthy and travel with him again. 5/5!
Gustavo T.
Dear Joy and Dimitri The best for you . I invite both of you to return and visit the rest of Ecuador . Gus
Ecuador Private Tour Guide
Traveling to Ecuador? With a private tour guide you will be shown Ecuador through the eyes of a local. Traveling with a local allows you to experience Ecuador as authentically as possible, to appreciate and understand the culture in a deeper way.
We can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, all you have to do is contact one of our private guides and they will work with your interests and requests. Let us know what you are passionate about and we will help you plan a truly unique and memorable trip!
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