Quito: Old Town and Middle of the World Tour.

Quito is the place to enjoy the mix of the old town with the new town, everything surrounded by really high mountains. To have one foot in each hemisphere at the same time will be a fantastic way to end the day.

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Highlights

Visit La Compañia, San Francisco and the Basilica churches
Explore the old town of Quito and Panecillo Hill
Climb to 4,200 meters above sea level to view all of Quito
Visit Intiñan museum on the equator line

Description

From your hotel, the tour starts with a visit to the old town visiting Plaza Grande, and La Compañia de Jesús, San Francisco and La Basilica Churches. You then continue onto Panecillo Hill, a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the city. Leaving the old town, head to the cable car Teleférico, traveling to 4,200 meters above sea level to view all of Quito. Following a 45-minute drive, you will find yourself in the middle of the world, visiting the equator line monument and Intiñan museum. Another 45-minute will have you back at your hotel. The tour itinerary is very flexible and lunch could be provided in either the middle of the world or in the old town.