Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World

My wife and I, always chasing adventure, booked a private full-day tour with Ecuador A Color Travel CO, and honestly, it was one of the best travel decisions we’ve ever made. Our guide, Pato, was pure gold: warm, funny, endlessly knowledgeable, and somehow made every moment feel personal, like we were exploring with a friend who just happens to know everything about Ecuador. We kicked off at a bustling local market where Pato introduced us to a fruit vendor. He didn’t just point; he handed us slices, explained how locals use them, and made jokes about how one fruit looked like Bart Simpson’s Head. Total win. Then came the Teleférico cable car ride up Pichincha—stunning 360-degree views of Quito sprawled below, volcanoes in the distance. We hiked a short trail at the top, breathing that thin, crisp air. Pato kept us moving at our pace, pointing out local trees and identifying bird calls. Magic. Next stop: the Mitad del Mundo museum right on the equator. We did the classic “stand on the line, balance an egg” trick. No cheesy tourist traps, just real stories. Old Town wrapped us up: cobblestone streets, gold-leaf churches, and a tiny chocolate boutique where we sampled chocolates made from premium cacao grown in Ecuador. Pato knew the owner, so we got the insider scoop on how the company was built with fair trade principles as a foundation. I’m still dreaming about that last bite. Every step, he wove in Ecuador’s culture, history, flora, fauna. Never felt rushed, never bored. Just two adventurers with the perfect guide. If you want Quito done right—authentic, fun, and unforgettable—book with Ecuador A Color Travel CO and ask for Pato. We’re already planning our next trip.

We only had one full day in Quito and we are so glad we took this private full day tour with Pato. He customized our tour to our interests and we had a great time. One of the best day tours I have taken. We started off in a market tasting exotic fruit, tried several local dishes throughout the day, saw a lot of the main sights around the city, went up to the cable car, and the equator line. Would highly recommend.

We enjoyed our day seeing the sights of Quito. Our tour guide (Pato) was very informative, flexible and was greatly concerned that we would have an enjoyable day.