Experience Quito through a carefully curated private tour that combines geography, gastronomy, and history. With private transportation and a bilingual national guide, the day flows seamlessly from the equatorial line to contemporary Ecuadorian cuisine, ending in the heart of the historic Old Town.
Start time: 8:00 AM
Tour Itinerary
Middle of the World – Mitad del Mundo
Begin the day with a drive north of Quito to visit the iconic Middle of the World Monument, where you can stand on the equatorial line and learn about its scientific, cultural, and historical importance.
Optional Museum Visit (choose one):
Intiñan Museum – Interactive exhibits highlighting ancestral knowledge, indigenous cultures, and equatorial phenomena.
Ethnographic Museum – Insight into Ecuador’s anthropology, history, and cultural diversity.
Signature Culinary Experience – Somos Restaurant
After visiting the equator, enjoy a unique culinary experience at Somos Restaurant, a contemporary concept that highlights Ecuador’s extraordinary biodiversity.
You will be served a 3-course tasting menu, featuring unique local ingredients sourced from different regions of Ecuador. Each dish reflects the chef’s author-style signature cooking, combining ancestral influences with modern techniques for a refined and memorable gastronomic experience.
Quito’s Historic Center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
In the afternoon, explore Quito’s Historic Center, one of the best-preserved colonial centers in Latin America. Accompanied by your guide, walk through its historic streets and visit:
San Francisco Church – One of the oldest and most important religious complexes in South America.
Basílica del Voto Nacional – Impressive neo-Gothic architecture, with an optional tower climb.
Plaza de la Independencia – The cultural and political heart of the Old Town.
Metropolitan Cathedral & Government Palace – Key landmarks of Ecuador’s colonial legacy.
La Compañía Church – Renowned for its extraordinary gold-leaf interior.
Chocolate Tasting – Yumbos Artisanal Chocolate
Conclude the afternoon with a guided chocolate tasting at Yumbos Artisanal Chocolate, a small artisanal workshop dedicated to Ecuador’s world-renowned cacao.
Learn about the origin of fine aroma cacao, the chocolate-making process, and taste a selection of handcrafted chocolates with different cacao percentages and native flavors. This sensory experience offers a perfect ending to the day, connecting Ecuador’s history, biodiversity, and gastronomy through one of its most iconic products.
Tour Details
Duration: Full day (approximately 6–7 hours)
Price: USD 168 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes:
Private transportation
Bilingual national guide
Guided visits as described
Museum entrance fees (if applicable)
3-course tasting menu at Somos Restaurant
Chocolate tasting at Yumbos Artisanal Chocolate
Private tour
