10 TOP Things to Do in Pichincha October 2026

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Things to do

Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

£11

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste

£4

per traveller

Colonial Quito: Flavors and Folktales walk

Experiential Walking tour: Flavors and Folktales

£30

per adult

Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Small group Cacao Taste included

Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste

£4

per traveller

Mindo Ziplines Tour, offers a 10-wire tour through the cloud forest where you can enjoy adventure, nature, adrenaline.

Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line

£15

per adult

Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

£30

per adult

Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town

£34

per adult

Quito Inca: Discovering the hidden indigenous city

Quito: Indigenous Perspectives on the Old Town

£22

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Private Walking Tour of Quito With A Guide

Quito Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide

£24

per adult

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A monument with a spherical top, surrounded by a circular garden with a star-shaped design, and a mountainous backdrop.

Monument to the Equator

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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.

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A grand cathedral with two bell towers, a large arched entrance, and a crowd of people at the base.

Quito Historic Center

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.

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A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by buildings and roads.

La Carolina

Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito.

A cathedral with Gothic architecture amidst a densely packed urban area.

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.

La Mariscal

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.

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An aerial view of a large oval-shaped park with a running track, a red sports field, and a river running through the middle.

Batán Grande

While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

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