Quito Highlights: Teleférico Views & Middle of the World
We will start our tour at the Quito Teleférico, a unique place in the city where we’ll enjoy a short walk while taking in breathtaking views of Quito. This is the perfect spot for photography and capturing the city from above. Then, we’ll head to the Middle of the World, visiting the Intiñan Museum, an interactive and fascinating place on the Equator line. Finally, we’ll explore the Monument to the Middle of the World, a historic site that highlights Quito’s significance.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- We can pick you up from hotels located in the north and downtown areas of Quito, such as JW Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton Colón, Ibis Hotel, and others in the northern area. In the Historic Center, we offer pick-up from Hotel San Francisco, Plaza Grande, Casa Gangotena, Alquimia, The Secret Garden, and other nearby hotels. These are just examples, please let us know the exact location of your accommodation. Hotels outside Quito? Yes, we can also arrange pick-up from hotels near the airport, such as Wyndham Garden, or in surrounding areas like Puembo. Please note that an extra fee applies for pick-ups outside Quito city limits or in distant areas.
Cable car - Teleferico
Enjoy Breathtaking Views from the Quito Cable Car (Teleférico)
We’ll head to one of Quito’s most impressive viewpoints — the Teleférico. This cable car takes you up to more than 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, offering spectacular views of the city and the surrounding Andes. On clear days, you’ll have the chance to admire several majestic volcanoes, including Cotopaxi, Cayambe, and Antisana. It’s the perfect spot to take unforgettable photos and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds Quito.
We’ll take a short walk to the swing, but this will depend on how everyone feels, as the altitude can be quite high.
If not, we’ll visit a few viewpoints in the same area, where you can still enjoy amazing landscapes and take great photos.
On our way to the middle of the world
We will then make our way to the Middle of the World, which usually takes about 40 minutes.
Intiñan Museum
Next, we’ll visit the Intiñan Museum, a fun and interactive place located right on the Equator line. This museum combines science, culture, and tradition, offering a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
Here you’ll take part in several hands-on experiments that demonstrate the fascinating effects of being on the Equator — like balancing an egg on a nail, watching water spin in different directions depending on the hemisphere, and testing your balance as you try to walk along the Equator line itself!
The museum also showcases Ecuador’s indigenous cultures, with exhibits that display traditional houses, tools, and customs from various regions of the country. It’s a perfect mix of fun, learning, and local culture — an experience that truly connects you with the spirit of Ecuador.
Middle of the world Monument
Our final stop will be at the Monument to the Middle of the World, an iconic landmark that marks the spot where the Earth is divided into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This monument honors the 18th-century French Geodesic Mission, which came to Ecuador to determine the true shape of the Earth and locate the Equator line.
Here, we’ll walk along the famous yellow line, taking fun photos with one foot in each hemisphere a moment everyone loves to capture! Inside the monument, you’ll find a beautiful museum that showcases Ecuador’s rich diversity, highlighting the traditions, landscapes, and people from the country’s four main regions: the Andes, the Coast, the Amazon, and the Galápagos Islands.
You’ll also have time to explore the surrounding complex, filled with local shops, cafés, and cultural displays a perfect place to enjoy the lively atmosphere and take home a special memory of your visit to the center of the world.
Return journey to your hotel
After our visit to the Middle of the World, we’ll begin our return trip to your hotel.
The drive back will take approximately 40 minutes, depending on the location of your accommodation and traffic conditions.
It’s the perfect time to relax, enjoy the views of Quito, and reflect on this unforgettable half-day experience at the center of the world.
Ending Point
At your hotel around 1pm
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-Tour guide
-Private transportation by a SUV Car
- Pick up from your hotel
- Gasoline, toll, parking fees
- Entrance tickets :
Teleferico $9, Intiñan $5, Monument $5 (each one per person)
-Tips
- Lunch (optional)
Tour Important Information
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
-Quito’s weather can be unpredictable, so it’s recommended to bring a rain poncho.
-Don’t forget to bring water, a hat, and sunscreen to stay comfortable and protected during the tour.
Important message from the supplier
It will be a real pleasure to welcome you to my beautiful city and to be able to organize an unforgettable experience for you. As freelance guide I am available any day of the week. I would appreciate if you could let me know at least one day in advance if you would like to book my services.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Pamela R.
I’m your freelance tour guide in Quito, with ten years guiding travelers through the city and nearby areas. Previously, as a travel agency sales agent, I gained deep knowledge to create customized tours across Ecuador, from Galápagos to the Amazon and Andes. I’m dedicated to sharing our rich culture and stories for an unforgettable experience.
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