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Quito Tourist Bus

The Quito Tourist Bus offers a practical way to explore Ecuador's capital and its main monuments. Route & Stops. The Quito Tourist Bus features 2 different lines with 10 to 11 stops.

  • 5 hours - 1 day
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The Quito Tourist Bus offers a practical way to explore Ecuador's capital and its main monuments.

Route & Stops

The Quito Tourist Bus features 2 different lines with 10 to 11 stops. Enjoy a double-decker bus tour with live commentary in English and Spanish, along with an audio guide.

The first stop is on Bulevar Naciones Unidas, where you will see iconic landmarks like the Botanical Gardens, El Panecillo statue, Plaza Foch square, Basílica del Voto Nacional church, and Parque García Moreno park.

How does it Work?

Your ticket activates upon first use and is valid for one day. It allows unlimited hop-on and hop-off access to landmarks such as Palacio de Carondelet, La Merced church, Plaza Grande Square, and Quito Cathedral. After booking, you will receive a voucher by email to present on your first bus.

Bus Timetable

Red line: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, every hourBlue line: Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm, every hour

Mitad del Mundo Tour

The alternative route leads to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, featuring the monument that marks the Equator.

Departing from Bulevard Naciones Unidas, the tour passes the northern part of Quito, old airport, traditional neighborhood of Cotocollao, Pomasqui, and San Antonio de Pichincha, with stops at Intiñan Museum, Casa Agave, and Mitad del Mundo monument.

Route and Stops

For details on the Mitad del Mundo Tour route and stops, refer to the provided link.

Bus Timetable

This bus tour operates every day at 9 am, 11:30 am, and 2 pm, lasting 4.5 hours. Check the schedule for additional information.

Included

  • 1–Day Ticket for the Quito Tourist Bus on the red and blue lines (depending on selection)
  • English–speaking guide
  • Audio guide
  • Mitad del Mundo Tour (depending on selection)

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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