Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Pichincha February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Pichincha ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Pichincha Types of activities Where to stay [Pichincha travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Pichincha.dx6239720) ![Quito which includes a small town or village, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053672/0323052d-e5df-4603-b5c3-325f8f9cce4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quito which includes a small town or village, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053672/0323052d-e5df-4603-b5c3-325f8f9cce4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quito featuring bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239720/615479fa-412e-4f48-b32b-8b22bbe9bef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Foch Square showing cafe lifestyle, street scenes and dining out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321676/03a0c0dc-f2fb-417f-83c9-2b586960298b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quito showing mountains, landscape views and farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338335/430444d1-1bdd-4222-bbe8-26e7570ccf75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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hop off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282334/537c51c6-650d-4a77-be8f-e780b9749248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off 6h 8/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mitad-del-mundo-daily-tour-with-3-stops-and-local-guide.a1282334.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282340/ac5ff01a-5c28-4b15-928d-0f10262f429a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town 3h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-tour-in-quito-with-free-time-at-la-ronda-street.a1282340.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191333/af16c999-6460-4ff2-bccd-4f78cba4bd3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour 11h 7/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-otavalo-and-cotacachi-market-tour.a2191333.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44962935/628b6c7a-9faa-4ba2-9faa-29d5f2e0a199.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions 15h 8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/banos-tour-private-and-shared-with-access-to-attractions.a44962935.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47580561/aefe45ec-9f32-4afc-8cfb-b092eb04d97d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch 10h 30m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-hike-and-bike-experience-cotopaxi-volcano-with-lunch.a47580561.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 243 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341493/c5b9951c-164d-43ec-909d-08d16979fdbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World 6h 10/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-day-tour-of-quito-and-middle-of-the-world.a1341493.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Cultural Tour Laguna Quilotoa: Hiking and Descent to the Lagoon all include...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2874482/9b4cbc86-baeb-4711-9b21-0e4da2491b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cultural Tour Laguna Quilotoa: Hiking and Descent to the Lagoon all include... 11h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-tour-laguna-quilotoa-hiking-and-descent-to-the-lagoon-all-included.a2874482.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2056431/39faf691-52e1-4301-846e-d8c68dce5c4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito 10h 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-cotopaxi-quilotoa-all-in-one-1-day.a2056431.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Mindo: Sensory massage in nature, experience the cloud forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50165243/54279d01-4d00-42ca-a525-0cacefc6fb5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindo: Sensory massage in nature, experience the cloud forest 1h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindo-cloud-forest-riverfront-massage.a50165243.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Let me show you Quito! Complete Private City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3581811/e87bac33-2f25-4892-b414-bcba74f7d17f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Let me show you Quito! Complete Private City Tour 10h 10/10 5 Viator reviews £68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/let-me-show-you-quito-complete-private-city-tour.a3581811.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Private /Customised Otavalo Day Tour from Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/435418/f0bff178-72d3-46c3-870a-6719712c59ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private /Customised Otavalo Day Tour from Quito 9h 9/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £117 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-tour-to-otavalo-indigenous-market.a435418.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46462521/a502bf61-787f-4adc-9f8f-7491d9eb965a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World 7h 10/10 72 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £152 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-tour-private-quito-centre-h-cable-car-half-the-world.a46462521.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest,Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour bird wat...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3849350/907e5dda-ce77-4926-906b-7da0d5e0490e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest,Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour bird wat... 10h 9.8/10 33 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-mindo-cloud-forest-butterfly-farm-chocolate-tour-bird-watching.a3849350.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1341404/48e3d466-7595-408f-adff-105e9ecfdbab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour 9h 9.8/10 197 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~£186~~£175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindo-cloud-forest-private-day-tour.a1341404.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2424140/442c2e79-51b7-4a34-bb05-430ffca4f551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour 5h 10/10 88 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mitad-del-mundo-and-teleferico-private-tour.a2424140.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 42 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2055439/42f948f5-349b-46a1-91a1-6f6278be00b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature 10h 9.6/10 135 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindo-tour-including-coffee-chocolate-and-cloud-forest.a2055439.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Jacchigua Show Including Dinner + Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/690540/610fa6c4-59a5-4e5c-b7a6-52744cb61519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jacchigua Show Including Dinner + Transfer 3h 8.4/10 5 Viator reviews £68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jacchigua-show-including-dinner-transfer.a690540.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest,Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour bird wat...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3849350/907e5dda-ce77-4926-906b-7da0d5e0490e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest,Butterfly Farm, Chocolate Tour bird wat... 10h 9.8/10 33 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-mindo-cloud-forest-butterfly-farm-chocolate-tour-bird-watching.a3849350.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Quito: Street Food Essentials](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527660/c03b7a24-8837-4f52-aad0-3fbbf7b28f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quito: Street Food Essentials 3h 30m 9.8/10 22 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quito-street-food-essentials.a4527660.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48274599/8bfdf6c1-ff04-4e87-9d55-6026874ce02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Tour 8h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cotopaxi-volcano-tour-with-ticket-and-lunch.a48274599.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Daily Departures: Cotopaxi Volcano Shared Small-Groups Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516728/90b4a40c-c3f9-4752-a896-c2a0521d119c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daily Departures: Cotopaxi Volcano Shared Small-Groups Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/daily-departures-cotopaxi-volcano-small-groups-day-tour.a516728.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48052671/83702c2e-a68c-44fa-82e7-61afaad3e159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings 4h 10/10 101 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gastronomic-and-cultural-walking-tour-of-quito-with-tastings.a48052671.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Full-day Private Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/863996/469c50de-2ae0-4bd2-878a-2f71125c6773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day Private Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito 8h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-to-quilotoa-lagoon-from-quito.a863996.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46788635/8a5368f9-6448-4258-a165-c45090ec5681.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito 3h 30m 9.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-ecuadorian-gastronomy-tour-in-quito.a46788635.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Quito Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49179783/d25416b1-c897-4c79-baea-3604b3d74950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quito Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quito-private-best-street-food-tour-with-a-local-guide.a49179783.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573588/39ee00f2-1097-4245-b6fe-e2d592a0ca01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature 8h 9.2/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/birdwatching-mindo-tour.a2573588.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Private Full-Day Pululahua Volcano Horseback Ride & Mitad del Mundo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401778/981e25c7-f314-4742-b99b-76caee9cf75f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full-Day Pululahua Volcano Horseback Ride & Mitad del Mundo Tour 7h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-pululahua-volcano-horseback-ride-mitad-del-mundo-tour.a401778.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Cotopaxi Hike & Horse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2512371/efe9471c-ba8f-4de3-9529-e27bcb762b59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cotopaxi Hike & Horse 1d 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £162 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/andean-horseback-ride-and-cooking-class.a2512371.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![The Ultimate 6 Day Route through Ecuador's Andes and Amazon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2254904/52045561-5f60-430a-95a2-47028e492f5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Ultimate 6 Day Route through Ecuador's Andes and Amazon Tour 6d 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £1,372 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-the-ecuadorian-andes-amazon-in-6-days-from-quito.a2254904.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![From Quito: Horseback Ride & Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47900852/b34f0ea0-d652-47ec-a248-565a510be791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Quito: Horseback Ride & Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip 8h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £223 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-quito-horseback-ride-cotopaxi-national-park-day-trip.a47900852.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![From Quito: Mindo Trekking & Wildlife Guided Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830111/052a5f9f-eeff-41d5-a70f-94ee448c1264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Quito: Mindo Trekking & Wildlife Guided Day Trip 8h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £162 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-quito-mindo-trekking-wildlife-guided-day-trip.a47830111.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![2-Day Cotopaxi Volcano - Quilotoa Lake Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/441120/5978185c-df78-4160-b48e-ce44068e1268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Day Cotopaxi Volcano - Quilotoa Lake Private Tour 9h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £256 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-cotopaxi-volcano-quilotoa-lagoon-private-tour.a441120.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![FullDay - Antisana Private Nature & Wildlife Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2512511/96688b72-404f-47b3-97bb-b184a12a806b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### FullDay - Antisana Private Nature & Wildlife Day Trip 10h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/privated-tour-antisana-volcano-and-bird-watching-for-begginers.a2512511.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2131978/ed2920ff-7800-4e4a-8eae-14fe3b1de728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip 8h 9.8/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~£235~~£211 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/horseback-riding-and-cotopaxi-national-park-day-trip.a2131978.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Full-Day Cotopaxi Volcano Hike and Horseback Riding for Beginners](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45716864/034a507a-de93-4adb-a88f-1e909a260fb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Cotopaxi Volcano Hike and Horseback Riding for Beginners 10h 10/10 30 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £180 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-cotopaxi-volcano-hike-with-horse-riding-tour.a45716864.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48282009/a398f83e-3817-4260-af48-3273b5e2aac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour 4h Free cancellation available £187 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-cooking-class-quito-tour.a48282009.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Gallito De La Peña - Birdwatching Tour At Bellavista Cloud Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5069851/66a439e4-3a96-4249-aef3-b59b6f759a89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gallito De La Peña - Birdwatching Tour At Bellavista Cloud Forest 13h Free cancellation available £271 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-days-ecological-agritourist-farm-with-special-unique-fruits-in-puerto-quito.a5069851.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46935610/d18d7346-6e91-4b37-a700-65e19cf72105.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience 4h 10/10 1 Viator review £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quito-cooking-class-shared-experience.a46935610.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Cotopaxi Park and Papallacta Hot Springs: Lunch Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47799819/b48c54de-2b31-48b6-a0c1-58b9d4d8ad0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cotopaxi Park and Papallacta Hot Springs: Lunch Included 7h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cotopaxi-park-and-papallacta-hot-springs-lunch-included.a47799819.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Explore Cotopaxi & Baños in One Day from Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47964072/cc135937-f9a2-4a23-a155-3c505cf8dd2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Cotopaxi & Baños in One Day from Quito 8h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cotopaxi-and-banos-tour-tickets-lunch.a47964072.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Afternoon Coffee in Quito - Foodie Tour with empanada cooking class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5188573/925ca67a-9672-491a-b5fb-d01b852fb08b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Afternoon Coffee in Quito - Foodie Tour with empanada cooking class 4h 30m 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/afternoon-coffee-in-quito-foodie-tour-with-empanada-cooking-class.a5188573.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Travel Spanish in Quito at Ailola Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2390360/2756b159-64ae-40f9-89d7-10bf3c344a2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Travel Spanish in Quito at Ailola Quito 5d Free cancellation available £176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/travel-spanish-in-quito-at-ailola-quito.a2390360.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Traditional Ecuadorian Cooking Class in Quito in a Local Home](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50034134/bdbe014a-9541-4215-8cff-5737567c3a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Traditional Ecuadorian Cooking Class in Quito in a Local Home 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/traditional-ecuadorian-cooking-class-in-quito-in-a-local-home.a50034134.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Day Tour from Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47957349/ec9d426a-0c2b-488e-92e4-0f1101dc7162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Day Tour from Quito 8h Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/otavalo-market-day-tour-included-lunch-and-tickets.a47957349.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ![Group Spanish Course at Ailola Quito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2390350/3680b816-07ca-4748-bd26-6b1224e7d4cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Group Spanish Course at Ailola Quito 5d Free cancellation available £168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/group-spanish-course-at-ailola-quito.a2390350.activity-details?&rid=6239720&location=Pichincha&swp=off) ## What to do in Pichincha --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a monument and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112398/ea02d9c0-24eb-4044-af72-0fecd8a45b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monument to the Equator 4/5(7 reviews) Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-To-The-Equator-Quito.d6112398.Attraction) ![Aerial drone view of Quito capital city of Ecuador South America Parque La Carolina Sunrise early morning traffic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532465485/027bf03d-b03d-4726-96f9-3f65d3252a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque La Carolina 5/5(1 review) Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-La-Carolina-La-Carolina.d553248621532465485.Attraction) ![Foch Square featuring street scenes and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321676/d1cc58e7-42d8-463d-8005-b0eddef09981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Foch Square 4/5(8 reviews) Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foch-Square-La-Mariscal.d6321676.Attraction) ![La Mariscal Craft Market which includes interior views, street scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112416/f4e03818-c764-4f98-8ac8-b2967eb63fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Mariscal Craft Market 3.5/5(2 reviews) From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mariscal-Craft-Market-La-Mariscal.d6112416.Attraction) ![Quito Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112364/a9833824-90cb-484d-b351-9d9a7ba73ea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catedral Metropolitana de Quito 4.5/5(10 reviews) Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catedral-Metropolitana-De-Quito-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112364.Attraction) ![Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112362/9bc0749a-8543-43c3-b86d-f29665ce1ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Independence Square 4.5/5(9 reviews) Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Independence-Square-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112362.Attraction) ![Quito Cable Car which includes a gondola](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263867/67c8cbb1-5575-40de-a0bf-019ebbeafb10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TelefériQo Base Station 4.5/5(7 reviews) Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range. [](https://expedia.co.uk/TeleferiQo-Base-Station-Miraflores.d6263867.Attraction) ![Basilica of the National Vow showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112400/0317f59d-e4cd-46bb-b98c-214ae83b80df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basilica of the National Vow 4.5/5(9 reviews) Visit this magnificent neo-Gothic landmark to admire its fine architecture and Ecuador-themed gargoyles, and the panoramic views from its immense towers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basilica-Of-The-National-Vow-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112400.Attraction) ![Quito which includes signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338335/fb379af2-cc56-4e75-8ff7-6a802455e8ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pululahua-Geobotanical-Reserve-Quito.d6338335.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Pichincha ![La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112412/27b88c18-c35c-4637-b204-a3c79b35860d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Quito Historic Center 4/5(9 area reviews) Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Quito-Historic-Center.dx6326012) ![La Carolina featuring a park and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112385/2ac3fbbc-bcfc-4833-91d7-4edfe29ebd78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Carolina Discover local flora and fauna at the botanical gardens and reptile house, join a game of Ecuadorian soccer and enjoy the sights at this central urban park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-La-Carolina.dx6112385) ![It's hard to tell from its quaint city center how enormous Quito is. On the steps of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, you can see the colorful buildings that cover the hills surrounding the city and get an idea for how large this city is. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3623/81366707-c33f-4137-8dc7-e12de9d52430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro Histórico While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Centro-Historico.dx553248635976809815) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Juan You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan.dx6326125) ![Foch Square showing cafe lifestyle, street scenes and dining out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321676/03a0c0dc-f2fb-417f-83c9-2b586960298b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Mariscal 4/5(16 area reviews) La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-La-Mariscal.dx6308927) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Floresta La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-La-Floresta.dx6326015) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Pichincha ![Quito which includes a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053672/3ff1b648-2fc9-405a-9bb1-bfdb6fb4752f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Quito ![Cotopaxi Volcano glacier covered 5,897m summit, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, South America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127472/0fa08b21-cfdf-4245-bf09-b1ff341b9e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lasso ![Landscape with clouds, jungles, mountains and crops Andes, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134283/2fe20474-a448-4843-a022-cc24dea4fb53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nanegalito ![Panoramic photo of the city of Machachi with the background of the volcano heart in Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144812/78edadab-96c6-4eed-9d28-a74e365bc129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Machachi ![Tumbaco valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246475/5023f181-c4a1-4bf2-bfe6-616c7490feb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tumbaco ![Mariscal Sucre International Airport, also called Tababela Airport, is the international airport of the city of Quito and the main airport of Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247494/1ef2d6da-b3d5-4d49-a131-1093ec19f104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tababela ![Así te recibe Ecuador al salir del aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre hacia Quito.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6251594/4371f896-a826-40da-8ca8-652ee049124c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puembo ![Ecuador paisaje panorámica Cayambe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326028/5ba559ed-2fe1-4f4d-a25d-3294fb6e3ad1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cayambe ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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