Ecuador Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Historical tour of Quito”

Gustavo arrived on time at our Airbnb. We were interested in using the Metro to get around and he accommodated our request. He was very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. We took the Teleferi cable car and he always checked in with us to make sure we were feeling ok at 4000 meters. We never felt rushed. When visiting the churches I had many questions and he was able to answer all my inquiries. I tried to stump him but he always had an answer. You could tell he was passionate about his work and country. I would definitely do another tour with him.

“An Unforgettable Day in Quito with Gustavo – One of the Best Guides We’ve Ever Ha”

Gustavo was easily one of the best guides we have ever had—and we have traveled extensively over the years. We had one day in Quito before leaving for our Galápagos cruise, and my wife had two things she really wanted to do: see the hummingbirds in Mindo and visit an indigenous artisans market. After some back-and-forth communication before our arrival, Gustavo put together a custom itinerary that accomplished both and turned the day into so much more than we expected. Along the way, he surprised us with a visit to Quito’s incredible Basilica and even made an impromptu stop at a fantastic empanada restaurant after overhearing my wife mention how much she loves empanadas. We absolutely devoured them! It was a small gesture, but it perfectly illustrates what makes Gustavo such a great guide—he listens to his guests and genuinely wants them to have a memorable experience. What really set Gustavo apart, though, was his personality. Within minutes, it felt like we were spending the day with a friend we had known for years. He is extremely funny, personable, and engaging, and his English is excellent. His knowledge of Quito, Ecuador, its culture, history, and wildlife far exceeded our expectations. During the day, we also learned that Gustavo is a naturalist guide who leads groups into the Amazon. By the end of our time together, our only regret was that we hadn’t planned to spend more days in Quito with him. Had we known beforehand how good he was, we absolutely would have. If you are looking for a guide in Quito or Ecuador, I cannot recommend Gustavo highly enough. A great guide can make a destination come alive, and Gustavo did exactly that. He didn’t simply show us Ecuador—he made us want to come back and experience more of it. Without question, one of the very best guides we have encountered anywhere in the world.

Gustavo R.

(1 reviews)

Walter and Barbara were excellent clients. This was a tour in which we had a nice connection with a very nice atmosphere for the whole time. Once we decided how we wanted to lead the tour, it was just fantastic how we could manage to accomplish each of their interests in such a relatively short time. They were the kind of clients that want to have a good time, learn and enjoy as much as possible, and so it was! Thank you, Walter and Barbara for enjoying this part of Ecuador, and for having me let be part of this experience. Cheers! Gus.

“Gustavo is The Man!”

Gustavo guided our family (two kids, 13 & 15) for two days through Quito, Otovalo, and Cotacachi and was FANTASTIC! If you're looking for a guide in Ecuador, he's the one. Friendly, informative, and reliable. Couldn't ask for more.

Gustavo T.

(21 reviews)

"Thank you so much for such an amazing review! I truly enjoyed guiding your family through Quito, Otavalo, and Cotacachi over those two days. It was a pleasure sharing the beauty of Ecuador with you and your kids. Hearing that you found me friendly, informative, and reliable means the world to me. I hope to welcome you all back for another adventure in the future. Wishing your family the very best!"