PRIVATE Middle of the World and Cable car tour
Let´s visit the Cable Car and the Middle of the World in a half day tour. The tour will let you ride the teleferico, watch Quito city, admire the experiments at the Equator and visit the monument.
Highlights
- Visit the Middle of the World monument near Quito.
- Experience the Equator line and watch water experiments.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Quito from the Teleferico cable car.
- Pickup and dropoff from Quito city hotels are included.
Description
Your tour begins with a hotel pickup in Quito city, including Carolina, Mariscal, Floresta, or Old Town areas.
Next, visit the Intiñan Museum at the Middle of the World where a local guide will demonstrate unique equatorial experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail and observing water behavior on the Equator line.
Afterward, explore the Middle of the World monument complex featuring several small museums, craft shops, and a miniature train.
Return to Quito to ride the Teleferico gondola, ascending 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) in about 18 minutes. From the top, you can enjoy views of the city and nearby volcanoes, especially clear during the dry season. A hike to the Swing in the Clouds is available for additional scenic photographs.
The tour concludes with a hotel dropoff in Quito.
Includes
- Pickup and dropoff at Quito city hotels
- Private transportation
- English and Spanish speaking tour guide
- Visits mentioned in the itinerary
Excludes
- Middle of the World monument entrance fee: $5
- Intiñan Museum entrance fee: $5
- Teleferico ticket: $9
- Meals and drinks
- Additional visits not listed
- Tips for the tour guide
Important Information
- Pickup and dropoff at airport hotels incur an additional fee.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Booking tip: Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers due to temperature changes at high altitude. Visit during the dry season for clearer views from the Teleferico.
