Middle of the World Monument Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Stand on the equator line at the Middle of the World Monument
- Explore the Intiñan Solar Museum's interactive exhibits
- Learn about Ecuador's indigenous cultures
- Enjoy panoramic views of Quito from the monument
- Capture memorable photos at the equator
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the Middle of the World Monument
- Visit to the Intiñan Solar Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
At 2:30 PM, we will meet at the United Nations Boulevard (170102 Quito, Ecuador), to get on a bus and start our activity. After that we will go to the “Ciudad Mitad del Mundo”, where we will make a short tour in the monument that divides the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere of the planet. This element was built in the 18th century, when the French scientific expedition defined the Equatorial line, which divides the world into two equal parts, this is an impossible visit not to do for visitors to the city of Quito. In the middle of the world where we will live experiences that defy the laws of physics and that occur only in the center of the planet. After the visit we will be able to stamp our passport with a unique and different stamp... The “From the Center of the Planet” stamp. Once the activity is over, we will return to our starting point.
In the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, you can explore the cultural sites around the resort cultural sites around the resort such as the Ethnographic Museum and Ancestral Dwellings. You can also climb the stairs of the monument while learning about the history and culture of Ecuador.
Around 6:30 PM, we will be back at Bulevar Naciones Unidas to finish our tour.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Hotel pickup is available from central Quito; confirm your pickup location.
- The tour involves walking; be prepared for a moderate amount of walking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a camera to capture unique photos at the equator.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Worth seeing!!
Went here on a small group tour. Very interesting! Nobody went there but myself. 14 of us in the group with more women than men. They all wanted to go shopping so I went by myself. The elevator wasn't working so I took many flights of stairs but, each floor had displays and was like a museum! Lots to learn about Ecuador! Once on top, what a beautiful view of the area and Quito!! Once back with the group I told them about it and most were sad they didn't go!
Enjoyed a tour
I received a message a day before from Liv Ecuador, I believe it’s a local operator of this tour, that tour is canceled due to not enough people. Then next day, the day I booked for, received another message tour is ongoing. I was confused and a bit upset about for such short notice as I planned to do something else already, but Heidi (sorry if I spell wrong) and Julio were great guide, speak good English and a lot knowledge! We had like two hours at Mitad del Mundo and it was enough time. To see Ecuadorian houses, chocolate museum (Good to know about Ecuadorian chocolate), beer museum, stamp on your passport were all included. I highly recommend to go up to the rooftop of tower, it’s also free. Lift was broken and needed to use stairs, though!
Must see
Obviously this is a must see if you are in Ecuador. The neighborhood is very rough around the edges. The middle of the world city is like a small tourist enclave. Google maps takes you to the wrong location. But once you get to the traffic circle, you can't miss the place. The complex itself is a little bit over the top touristy. Of course there's nothing wrong with a place that caters to tourists, but I think a more technical / scientific / science-museum-like environment would have been more appropriate than a bunch of trinket shops. The price is cheap to get in and there are a few decent snack shops inside. A trip to the top of the tower is of course a must see, but don't expect too much of an impressive view from the top. The real beautiful view is often the distance and you can see it perfectly fine from surface level. After you visit this spot be sure to go next door Intinan museum and exhibit. That's where you will get a little bit more interesting albeit some not so accurate facts about the equator.