Ecuador Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Plan a Trip to Ecuador with Local Tour Guides, and Quito, Pichincha, Cotopaxi and More.

Popular Ecuador Private Tours

The Best of Quito and the Middle of the World

Quito
7 hours

We will visit the Capital of Ecuador, Quito is a colonial city, where you can visit old and beautiful churches, we will walk along of the historical streets, we will be at 10.000 feet in Panecillo Hill, also you will stand in 2 hemispheries at the same time at the Middle of the World. We can visit local markets and see the daily live. As a local, I will tell you the history of Quito as well as our traditions and customs. I invite you come to visit my city Quito at the Middle of the world.

FROM$220/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

Otavalo
8 hours

Otavaleños are people who are in the world. They learned how to make textiles from their ancestors and they improved the result. Their market is very famous all over the world that is the reason why when somebody comes Ecuador they know they can not miss this place. Avenue of volcanoes starts here, the opportunity of see Cayambe and Cuicocha Volcano, Imbabura and Cajas mountains. It is a place where nature and culture is mixed.

FROM$200/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Quito, first city declared as Heritage of the world.

Quito
8 hours

You will see the old constructions in our old town, really beautiful churches where main altar is covered with gold . You will have the chance of being in two hemispheres at the same time, it is possible just in the middle of the world. In the lunch time your will enjoy of our dishes made with local ingredients.

FROM$200/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Baños de Agua Santa and Cotopaxi volcano in 2 days

Pastaza
2 days

Baños de Agua Santa is the best place for sightseeing. Nature offers us the opportunity to be in direct contact walking towards waterfalls, climbing mountains, crossing ravines. Extreme sports such as rafting, canyoning, jumping are another of the activities for which Baños is that place made for everyone. The hot springs are the perfect reason for adults to take Baños as the perfect reason to leave home.

FROM$400/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Quito and its old town with the cable car.

Quito
6 hours

You will see the old constructions in our old town, really beautiful churches where main altar is covered with gold . Cable car on Pichincha volcano to look at the city from the highest point in the city. In the lunch time your will enjoy of our dishes made with local ingredients. I good idea to see fruits in a local market. Chocolate to try the best cacao in the world,

FROM$140/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Flavors and colors of Quito

Quito
9 hours

We will visit local markets and local places to taste the traditional food and drinks in Quito, learning the history about the city and Ecuador while we visit the old town and the main spots in the area, you will learn about our traditions and customs, you will be able to observe closely what we do in a daily life.

FROM$180/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Mindo for watching birds and cloud forest

Quito
10 hours

One hour out of Quito there is a zone where cloud forest show us a big variety of wild life specially humming birds. There are some places where people installed some feeders and planted flowers where birds look for food. People who likes orchids could not find a better place to see many of these plants. There is a center to look at hundreds of butterflies. Sports are also another part of these tour, Zip line or Canopy could be an option for people who wants to do it.

FROM$200/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Otavalo Market, Cotacachi and Peguche Waterfall Private Tour

Quito
10 hours

Otavalo is Located in Imbabura Province, This place is Knowns like the lagoons Province, only two hours from Quito, It is one of the most important touristic destination in Ecuador, surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and springs make this small city a paradise. Otavalo has a huge cultural wealth.

FROM$200/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

New Ecuador Private Tours

Papallacta High land, Hot Springs And Spa PrivateTour

Quito
8 hours

Papallacta is a small town in Ecuador, it is located in the Andean highlands in a unique natural environment at an altitude of 3, 250 m (10600 feet) in the Andes near the Eastern mountain range, near to the Amazon rainforest. Richness of hydrothermal waters in Papallacta is due its location. A volcanic complex with more than 3 million years of persistent activity called Chacana, consisting of a large volcanic caldera 35 kilometers North-South and 15 kilometers east - west, including small volcan

FROM$180/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

The heritage tour of the Humanity Old Quito

Pichincha
4 hours

Quito is a beautiful city, which has the bigger old town in South America. It's located at 2850 meters over sea level. In Quito we have the 4 seasons just in one day, it is in middle of the volcanoes and has nice view of the most highest.Quito is known for its treasures of colonial churches, paintings, sculptures and carvings. San Francisco square and church is for me one of the most beautiful places at the old town, you don't have to miss it.

FROM$150/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Layover tour in Quito -half day tour

Quito
4 hours

If you have a layover in Quito, don't waste your time at the airport, instead of that I invite you to visit the most important spots in the Capital of Ecuador. Quito is a beautiful city, which has the biggest old town in South America. It's located at 2850 meters over sea level. Quito is known for its treasures of colonial churches, paintings, sculptures and carvings.I am a Quiteña (native from Quito), that is why I know really well my city and I can show you the most beautiful places.

FROM$160/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Baños de Agua Santa

Quito
12 hours

Baños de Agua Santa is one of the most interesting places in Ecuador if your wishes are to enjoy nature and have some of adventure, this is a really good option. It is the entrance to the Amazonia with the best weather in Ecuador. Baños is a special place where you will be close to an active volcano (Tungurahua), you could see it from a swing located in a mountain in front.Also We will drive along of the waterfalls highway and we will cross through tunnels open in middle of the mountains.

FROM$260/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Cotopaxi National Park Full Day Tour

Quito
8 hours 30 min

The Cotopaxi National Park is the second Park most visited in Ecuador, It is a Natural Place you can proof yourself if you want to go to the refuge at 4800 meters. Cotopaxi is an active volcano and beautiful. It is possible to see some animals in a wildlife. Cotopaxi National Park surrounds Cotopaxi Volcano with its altitude of 19 348ft. There are a variety of vegetation zones within the park. Snow prevents the forming of flora high up the volcano of Cotopaxi.

FROM$220/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Quilotoa Lagoon - Volcano Full Day Tour

Quito
12 hours

Quilotoa is a volcano in the west of the Ecuadorian Andes. It is a water-filled caldera, It has 3 kilometers and it was formed by the collapse of this volcano. The caldera has since accumulated a 250 m (820 ft) deep crater lake, which has a greenish color as a result of dissolved minerals. Fumaroles are found on the lake floor and hot springs occur on the eastern flank of the volcano.

FROM$230/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour

Quito
10 hours

Mindo Cloud Forest is one of the most visited place in Ecuador, It is a natural Reserve which has 14, 170 hectares that are protected and hundreds of bird species live here. It is located approximately 100 kilometers from Quito, you can visit Mindo on a day trip or stay overnight at one of the several comfortable lodges in the town. Mindo has touristic attractions like tubbing, orchids, butterfly gardens, bird tours, cable car, waterfalls. Highly recommended for Nature Lovers on.

FROM$200/ per group
Eliza B.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)

Cero Latitud + Hummingbird garden

Quito
6 hours

Be part of an interactive experience in the Solar museum Intiñan. Take a picture in both hemispheres at the same time . Place an egg on top of a nail. Experience some other events that only occurs in the Equator. Later enjoy the visit of a hummingbird garden. Watch plenty of them and so close that you wouldn’t believe it.

FROM$90/ per person
Liz D.

Popular Ecuador Tour Guides

Gustavo T.

5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Ecuador

Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music. I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city. I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing. Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.

Eliza B.

5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Ecuador

Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am a national tour guide in Ecuador, I am showing my beautiful country to our visitors around 10 years, I love to share information about my city and my country and show the different and beautiful places that we have in this small paradise. I love to know people from other places and cultures, to interchange points of view, life style, etc., It would be my pleasure to be part of this team, because I am sure that I can give excellent tours to your clients and promote tourism in Ecuador by giving great experiences to our visitors.

Soledad

Ecuador

I am passionate about traveling and specially to show my country to our visitors. I am convinced that we have everything that you look for when you travel... nature, traditions, indigenous groups, gastronomy, extreme sports, history, art...

Carolina H.

Ecuador

HELLO I'M CAROLINA, GUIDE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. travel design for women Defender of spaces for children Guide of ancestral knowledge

Andrea

Ecuador

Hi! I'm Andrea a passionate TourGuide from the Ecuadorian Andes. Let's explore my country together and let me show you the roots of each place through history, landscapes, nature and fun. Welcome to the country of the 4 worlds.

Genaro P.

Ecuador

I am a guide since 1997 start working with metropolitan touring a big company here in Ecuador then have a better chance working as a tour leader and guiding American students groups coming from different universities from US, this give me good experience managing big groups and logistics, then a new company contact me but they want to work same as you with very local guides and private small groups here in south of Ecuador, am working with them since 15 year ago at least but yes I really would like to experience other tourism fields hope to see you soon

Javier U.

Ecuador

Hello! I am Javier, national tour Guide/ Birder / operator and I love my job, I am working in this industry for 3 years, during this activity I have met people from all over the world thanks to this I have been able to adapt my services depending my customers. I have a very broad knowledge of the history of my country, the colonial center of Quito, the history, thanks to previous experience I know the most traveled routes of the country, Coast, Highlands and Amazon, even the less traveled routes for wildlife observation. In this platform I would like to offer the services such us, City tours in Quito - Middle of the world, full days and circuits around the country, all this would be subject to change according to the preference of the tourist and I would like to focus much more on birding, as I have been birding for a long time and have traveled to the most diverse hotspots in the country and this has led me to specialize in birds. Best regards

Liz D.

Ecuador

Hi, I’m Liz . I had been in the turism industry for 15 years and I really enjoy to welcome new visitors to my country. I will show you my country as a local then you can have the real taste of Ecuador.

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Transfer in- First sensation of Ecuador

Quito
2 hours

The first sensation in unknown country you receive from your driver from airport to your lodging in the city. While you are transported You will receive information about the places that you are passing. You will cross through Tumbaco and Cumbaya know as the wealthy area. it would be the first perspective that you will get of our city and Country. Our service is different that a taxi because We will wait for you even If your flight is delayed. Our service is 7 days , 24 hours, 365 days.

FROM$40/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Layover tour. Back and foth to the airport or hotels near by

Quito
5 hours

If you have some hours before leaving Ecuador from Mariscal Sucre airport We can taylor a tour for you. We can visit Middle of the world or Old town or both in one day.

FROM$0/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Cotopaxi and rose farm

Quito
9 hours

Cotopaxi is the second highest active volcano in the world. The National Park has natural wonders such as the Limipungo lagoon, flora and fauna typical of the Andes. Roses are one of the main export products currently. Visiting one of the thousands of farms in the area will allow us to admire this beautiful plant.

FROM$0/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

Cotopaxi
9 hours

Ecuador is the second country with the most volcanoes in South America. One of those volcanoes has formed a beautiful emerald lake inside. The indigenous community shows its culture mainly in its clothing and food. Another interesting thing is the Quichua language, which is the dominant language on the site. On the way, impressive landscapes will surround us. During the entire journey the weather will be changing. The local people farming and cultivating is a unique attraction

FROM$0/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Pichincha volcano hiking tour to acclimate before climbing Cotopaxi.

Quito
10 hours

To acclimatize our body before climbing mountains like Cotopaxi or Chimborazo, this is the best option, 8 hours of walking back and forth from the crater of the Pichincha volcano. We can start our walk very early even before the cable car "TELEFERICO " opens its doors since we take the old route to go up by vehicle. one hours driving and enjoying amazing views of the city. On the way back we can go down by cable car where we will take the vehicle to return to the hotel.

FROM$0/ per group
Gustavo T.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Reviews

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Pam B.

5 / 5
Jan 2, 2024

Customized Tour Was Fabulous

My family and I had a wonderful day with Gustavo (Gus). He worked with us to plan a perfect day traveling around Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cuicocha Cotacachi Cayapas, and Pegucha volcano waterfalls. His English is excellent and he shared an extensive amount of culture, history, geography, and current events with us on his beautiful country. His driving is great and he was very flexible and personable. We highly recommend Gus to anyone looking to learn about and enjoy Ecuador. Thanks for a fantastic day, Gus and happy new year to you and your family!

Gustavo T.

Hi Pam I want to say “ thank you “ All of your family are great people . It was a big pleasure to show you some of my country . I hope you can return to visit the rest of Ecuador Have a great year Gus

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Jeny C.

5 / 5
Dec 19, 2023

Our trip to ecuador

We had a great time with Gustavo (Gus) as our guide. Our 1st day of adventure started with an early pick up, To begin our way to Banos with a stop at Cotopaxi. Although all research done prior to our visit advised against doing this type hike with in the first 24 hours of landing, there we where, basking in the beauty of our surroundings while we caught our breath because altitude sickness is very much a real thing. Anyway we did so many activities during our visit like waterfalls, volcanos, hiking, hot springs, edge of the world swings, and Gus knows the best place for Ziplining, and thats just baños. He's very knowledgeable. You can feel free and ask him any question And he'll have answers. His wife is also amazing. Acting as our co-guide for our trip throughout The historical district of Quito. In summary, if you're planning to go to Ecuador and you need a tour guide, you should pick Gustavo. Trust me you will not be disappointed.

Gustavo T.

Hi Jeny I am glad hearing that you enter your trip in Ecuador . Thank you for visiting Ecuador to celebrate yours husband’s birthday. I hope you could return to Ecuador. Your friend in Ecuador Gus

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Fiona G.

5 / 5
Dec 5, 2023

Great day out with Eliza

Eliza gave us a great day out while we were in Quito. She picked us up from our hotel (she had a driver for the day) and talked to us on our way to Otavalo, telling us a lot of interesting information about Ecuador and Quito. She came round the market with us in Otavalo and gave some very helpful advice. We went for a short walk and to visit a gallery where we were shown how the indigenous people make their beautiful clothes and artworks. We had lunch together and were finally back at our hotel about 5.45. Eliza went out of her way to help us find a particular item, stopping at a supermarket especially. Altogether a great day out. Do not hesitate to use Eliza as your guide.

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Nicole J.

5 / 5
Nov 29, 2023

Great overview!

We got to spend a wonderful few hours getting an overview of the old town and seeing many interesting viewpoints. We were lucky to have a nice clear night and had great panoramas of the city. Eliza gave us great and interesting information throughout and really catered to what we wanted. It was a great tour!

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