Private Tour: Middle of the World Monument and Quito City Tour

Quito, Ecuador
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Middle of the World, located just outside of Quito, Ecuador, is an incredible destination that offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience. This spot marks the exact location of the equator, where you can stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and one foot in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time!
You can explore the interactive museum, learn about the history and science of the equator, and take some incredible photos to commemorate their visit.
You can also participate in fun activities such as balancing an egg on a nail or watching water swirl in opposite directions on either side of the equator line.
It is the perfect destination for travelers of all ages.
Quito's Historic Center is a unique and special destination that offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture. This charming neighborhood is home to a wealth of colonial-era buildings, beautiful churches, and public squares, many of which date back to the 16th century.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica del Voto Nacional, Carchi 122 y Venezuela., Quito 170150 Ecuador

walking inside the church to see all the structure and details., then and climb the last tower would be the challenge. Delight with this beautiful building.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Intinan Museum, Autopista Manuel Cordova Galarza, a 200 metros del redondel de la Mitad del Mundo, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador

Is a museum located on the outskirts of the city of Quito , built in 1989, around a couple of hundred-year-old huts, and as a way to rescue the culture of the equinoctial peoples and the indigenous Lulumbamba

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador

The Church of the Society of Jesus, known colloquially as la Compañía, is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster, and wood carvings. Inspired by two Roman Jesuit churches — the Chiesa del Gesù (1580) and the Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola (1650) — la Compañía is one of the most significant works of Spanish Baroque architecture in South America. It is Quito's most ornate church and (according to some observers) the country's most beautiful

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Mitad Del Mundo, Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador

It is located at San Antonio parish of the canton of Quito, 26 km (16 mi) north of the center of Quito. The grounds contain the Monument to the Equator, which highlights the exact location of the Equator (from which the country takes its name) and commemorates the eighteenth century Franco-Spanish Geodesic Mission which fixed its approximate location; they also contain the Museo Etnográfico Mitad del Mundo, Ethnographic Museum Middle of the Earth, a museum about the indigenous people ethnography of Ecuador.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador

The historic center of Quito is one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved in the Americas. Quito and Kraków, Poland, were the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, in 1978. The central square of Quito is located about 25 km (16 mi) south of the equator; the city itself extends to within about 1 km (0.62 mi) of zero latitude.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica del Voto Nacional
  • Entry/Admission - Intinan Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Mitad Del Mundo
  • Entry/Admission - Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Bi-Lingual Guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

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