Teleférico (Cable Car) ride up, take a short walk and enjoy the views.
Head to Heritage downtown and start a walking tour from Plaza Santo Domingo, visit Santo Domingo church and the neighborhood of La Loma Grande.
Hear the stories and legends behind the Ecuadorian capital through dramatized guidance with historical personalities of Quito.
Price: $75
Scheduled Departure: 8:00am
Duration: 5 hours
Departure Location: University parking lot
Minimum Participants: 10 people
Maximum Participants: 30 people
Tour Includes:
- Bus transportation
- Dramatized guide in character
- 2 snacks
- Entry fee to Santo Domingo Church
- Teleférico (cable car) ticket
- Weather shifts quickly—carry a warm jacket, windbreaker and sun protection
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
The Teleférico (cable car) starts at the base station on the western side of Quito at about 2,950 m (9,678 ft) above sea level. It rises up the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, reaching the summit station, Cruz Loma, at around 4,050 m (13,287 ft). The ride from base to top takes roughly 15 minutes.
From the cabins, you can see Quito’s unique north–south valley, stretching for more than 30 km (19 mi). On clear days, distant snowcapped volcanoes are visible: Cotopaxi (5,897 m / 19,347 ft), Cayambe (5,790 m / 18,996 ft), Antisana (5,758 m / 18,891 ft), and Chimborazo (6,263 m / 20,548 ft).