Quito Private Tour - Create Your Own
Quito, Ecuador
Office phone number: +593-9-78632818
Quito Private Tour - Create Your Own
Quito, Ecuador
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Love the look of our Quito tours, but feel like customising them to make exactly the tour you're looking for? Well, you're in the right place.
Put our team of local experts to work to build the perfect itinerary just for you. You can include some of the components of our regular tours, or none at all. This is your tour — so make it your own! If you're not sure, we've got plenty of ideas for what you might want to include. If you let our team of expert locals know your interests, they will come up with all kinds of things!
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Highlights
- See the highlights of Quito city at your own pace on a private tour with a local guide
- Explore the Compania de Jesus, San Francisco, the Museo de la Ciudad and the middle of the world, plus lots more!
- Take in some Ecuadorian history with a stroll around Quito’s historic downtown
- Stroll one of the city’s food markets and observe how the locals shop (and maybe pick up an authentic souvenir for yourself!)
- Discover the cooking secrets of Ecuador as you taste local dishes prepared by our friendly local market cook
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Schedule details
- Duration: Depends on itinerary arranged.
- Pickup location:
Pick-up can be arranged from your hotel.
- Pickup time: Various
- Drop off location:
Drop-off can be arranged at your hotel.
Language: English
Inclusions: We will work with you to include whatever you need in accordance with your wishes and budget.
Exclusions: You'll discuss what will be included in your tour with your local guide. Exclusions will simply be anything outside of the inclusions you've agreed upon.
Your itinerary will be worked out between yourself and our local experts in Quito. They are extremely knowledgeable and highly resourceful — trust us! Your tour doesn't need to be a walking tour, we have access to vehicles and buses if needs be, so the world is your oyster (or at least Quito and the surrounding area is, in this case!). Whatever you are looking to do that is within our Responsible Travel charter, we can organise it for you.
We offer a wide range of options for your Custom Quito tour, such as:
- Explore the flavours and products of one of the city’s most popular food markets
- Learn about Quito’s colourful history on a jaunt into the historic downtown area
- Visit the iconic (and gold-plated) Compania de Jesus Church
- Discover the local shops and markets and find authentic souvenirs to take home
- Explore the San Francisco convent and museum where the past, present and future of Quito’s legacy resides
- Take a stroll down the charming La Ronda Street and indulge in an Ecuadorian chocolate tasting or choose from 600 flavours of ice cream at a local’s favourite gelateria.
- Spend some time learning about and creating local art work at a Quito School of Art workshop
- Tick the ‘Middle of the World’ monument off your bucket list
For a walking tour experience, tour pricing ranges from $150 USD for a 3-hour tour up to $450 USD for an 8-hour tour for groups of up to 12. For private driving tours, pricing starts at $175 USD for a 2-hour tour for groups of 6 or fewer. Additional costs may include stops for food and drinks, museum admissions, and gratuity for the guide. We can accommodate any size group and pricing varies based on your group size, length of tour and mode of transportation.
All you need to do to get your bespoke private tour organised is to choose your desired tour date. Use the booking function on this page for this request, and choose the number of passengers in your group. In the additional request box, include any information you think will be helpful in organising your tour. No payment is required to make your initial custom Quito tour inquiry.
As soon as we receive your inquiry (during normal office hours or at the next earliest point), we will contact you by email or, for those who leave a Ecuadorian phone number, we will give you a call and begin the process to organise your perfect stay in Quito. Then, to secure your desired date and time of the tour, we'll ask for a non-refundable deposit.
Once your itinerary and quote is all confirmed, we will deduct the deposit from the final quote. We can arrange all final payments and terms during the planning stages of your private Quito tour.
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Additional information
Inclusions: We will work with you to include whatever you need in accordance with your wishes and budget.
Exclusions: You'll discuss what will be included in your tour with your local guide. Exclusions will simply be anything outside of the inclusions you've agreed upon.
Dress standard: Depending on your request, we will let you know what to bring and what to wear.
Confirmation of booking: We will be in touch with you by email or phone very shortly after you apply the booking process here, to go through your required tour details and pricing with you. All details and pricing will be worked through with you during that conversation. Nothing is booked before that point.
Additional Information: To secure your desired date and time of tour, we’ll need a non-refundable deposit. Note that the deposit amount will vary depending on the options you select for your private tour. We will discuss this with you once you’ve made your initial inquiry. This deposit will then be deducted from your tour once you come to pay for it in total.
Closure of sites: Depending on the activities and travel date as your wish, we will advise if any sights are closed on your day.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour, depending on the activities chosen. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at a rate to be determined once your tour itinerary is confirmed. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +593-9-78632818
Email address: info@quitourbanadventures.com
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