Cable Car Rides in Quito: 4 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.PRIVATE CITY TOUR: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

This 6 to 7 hour private tour combines Quito’s colonial center, the TelefériQo cable car, Mitad del Mundo, and Intiñan Museum. You get private air-conditioned transport, a guide, water, and accident insurance. Guides such as Jessica, Jonathan, Luis, and Juan are praised for adapting the pace and adding local food, markets, and photo stops.

“Ruben was an excellent guide and host for our special first visit. Exploring the sites we hoped to see and adding in information and experiences that we totally enjoyed! A great day!!”

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2.Full Day Quito (City Tour + Middle of the World + Teleferico)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel by private vehicle with guides such as David, Juan, Leo, or Daniel through Quito’s Old Town, churches, viewpoints, chocolate tasting, Teleférico, and Intiñan Equator Museum. The 6 to 8 hour outing is ideal when you want broad coverage in one day, but bring extra cash for entry fees and lunch.

“This tour was a great way to see the best parts of Quito. The Unesco world heritage old city was very interesting. Then the cable car with its magnificent 360 city views and the middle of the earth tour was a lot of fun. David our guide recommended a wonderful local restaurant with great food for lunch. He was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about his city.”

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3.Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about seven hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide exploring Quito’s Old Town, Plaza Grande, Basilica del Voto Nacional, the Middle of the World, and Teleférico. Private transport, hotel pickup, and guiding are included. Plan extra money for entry fees and lunch.

“Loved this tour. Daniel is a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable, fun and very responsive to questions and requests. We visited the equator (twice!), rode the cable car and the visited the truly charming old town. Quito is wonderful.”

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4.Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

This 5 to 6 hour private Quito tour combines the TeleferiQo cable car, 4,100-meter Cruz Loma views, UNESCO-listed Old Town, La Compañía church, San Francisco, La Ronda, and El Panecillo. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and can adjust the pace, route, lunch stop, and optional chocolate tasting to suit your group.

“It is very high and maybe chilly up there. Be prepared if you have Problems with Altitude. Have a lovely coca tea, listen to Interessting history of the City from Fantastic Guide IBAN. The View is Stunning!”

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