Best Quito City Tours: Compare & Book Now

The overwhelming focus is cultural, as 97% of the options we compare are tagged as Cultural tours. Sightseeing Tours make up the largest share at 85%, and Historical themes are very common, appearing in 79% of the listings.

The prices across the options we compare range widely, from about $27 to $428 USD, with a median price of $97 USD. For travellers looking for great value, we see Historical Tours averaging a high rating of 4.97★ for around $60 USD, which is below the typical price point.

The duration is quite varied, typically lasting between 3 and 10 hours, with the median tour being about 5 hours. In terms of format, the largest share of options are Guided Tours at 85%, though a notable portion, about 42% of the options we compare, are offered as private tours.

Most of the tours we compare include a guide, with 76% of the options listing this. Regarding inclusions, entry tickets are included in about 17% of the options, and food tasting is part of roughly 8% of the tours. Hotel pickup and drop-off is offered by about 15% of the listings.

The most common way to travel during these tours is walking, used in 68% of the options we compare. Other methods include cable car (15%) and private vehicles (6%). Furthermore, about 34% of the options listed are tagged as eco-friendly.

These tours are offered in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German. Overall, the reviews are extremely positive, boasting an average rating of 4.81★ across 4,595 pooled reviews, with nearly 98% of the analyzed products showing positive sentiment.

While only a very small percentage of options, just 1%, are flagged as likely to sell out, it is worth noting that about half of the options we compare, 47%, offer free cancellation. Additionally, over half of the options, 51%, provide instant confirmation upon booking.

Quito is high, around 2850 meters. Drink lots of water, take it easy initially, and consider consulting a doctor about medication.

Use ride sharing apps like Uber or Cabify. For short distances, taxis are available, but confirm the fare first.

The local currency is the US dollar. While major hotels accept cards, smaller vendors prefer cash.