Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting in Quito
Quito, Ecuador

Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting

Outty Ranking 65 5.0 · 9 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $59
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Outty Ranking

65/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting worth booking?

Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting is a 5-hour experience in Quito, Ecuador, from $59 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
65 / 100
Rating
5/5 (9)
Duration
5 hours
From
$59 per person

Take this fabulous private day tour to discover the Equator Line and its surrounding hidden gems! Take fantastic pictures of exotic birdlife, at a Subtropical Rainforest Reserve, in a relatively short drive! Maximize you

What you get

  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All Fees and Taxes

About this experience

Take this fabulous private day tour to discover the Equator Line and its surrounding hidden gems! Take fantastic pictures of exotic birdlife, at a Subtropical Rainforest Reserve, in a relatively short drive! Maximize your time to visit the Historical Monument of the Equator, the accurate site where the Equator goes through, and finally relax at a local Pub tasting the best craft beer of Quito! Enjoy the flexibility of this tour, and go out of the beaten path with us...!

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Lunch

What you'll see and do

  1. Intinan Equator Museum

    Tour guide will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. from the lobby of your hotel in Quito. Drive towards the north west of Quito to head the famous Intiñan Museum, geographically located at 0 degrees, 0 minutes and 0 seconds, that marks the division between the northern and southern hemispheres as established by the French Geodesic Mission in the Eighteenth Century.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Then we drive straight to a hidden farm, where you will spot hundreds of hummingirds from an extremely short distance!

    60 minutes here

  3. Mitad Del Mundo

    You'll drive to “Mitad del Mundo” complex, that is located at the San Antonio parish of Quito. The grounds contain the Ethnographic Museum, a museum about the indigenous ethnography of Ecuador. The 30-meter-tall monument, built between 1979 and 1982, was constructed to mark the point where the equator passes through the country in the geodetic datum in use in Ecuador at that time.

    45 minutes here · Admission included

  4. San Antonio de Pichincha

    After this memorable experience, you'll have time to relax and enjoy a craft beer tasting at a local brewery. You will finish this fantastic adventure at 4:00 p.m!

    60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Ecuador Best Tours

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.

Photos

A Refreshing Craft Beer Tasting!Local Dance at the Equator Line!Memorable Pictures at the Equator!The Best Pub to Have a Brake!Hummingbirds Paradise.Gravity Tests!!

What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

8 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

5 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Food and drink

4 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Photo opportunities

2 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Organization

2 mentions

Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

Pace and timing

2 mentions

Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

Traveler reviews

9 verified traveler reviews for Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Y2325IQomarc · September 2024

Half the World in style!

Very good experience! It's hot, wear light clothes. The hummingbirds made us dream, it was amazing! Beer was a way to end the tour. Thank you!

Response from the operator: Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia en la Mitad del Mundo!! Fue un placer!

via Tripadvisor (translated)

anupams945 · October 2023

Fab-u-lous!!!

Had a fantastic day today! Checked out hummingbirds, went to the equator, ate some street food, went to the brewery, with a very kind and knowledgeable guide named Freddie. He is born and raised in Quito and knows a lot about the area and its history. Absolutely wonderful!!!

Response from the operator: Dear guest, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful time on this day tour to the Middle of the World region... It was our pleasure! Ecuador Best Tours,

via Tripadvisor

Ariel_S · April 2023

Best Tour Experience Ever

The hummingbird paradise and middle of the earth experience was life changing and awesome. My tour guide Freddy was very professional, knowledgeable, and gave great suggestion on next tours I should take. I felt like I’d known him all my life and by the end of the trip I shared a great experience with not just my tour guide but a new friend. Freddy was able to educate me on the history and beauty of Ecuador and I will be forever grateful. I will recommend the company and Freddy whenever my friends come here to visit. He gets an 11/10 in my eyes.

Response from the operator: Well, what can we say? We have no words to thank you enough for counting with us... Have a great life. Kind regards, Ecuador Best Tours,

via Viator

Phil_R · October 2022

Great way to spend a day

Guide Fredy Rojas was great! We went to the Mitad del Mundo which was a neat monument and area as well as the Museo Intiñan, which is where the actual equator is. The Museo Intiñan was great, the experiments on the equator were great fun. The beer tasting was fun. The nature tour was relaxing and fun.. Fredy the guide was extremely fluent in English and very knowledgeable guide. He really made the tour interesting.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your helpful review! I was very nice working for you. Kind regards, Your Ecuadorian Friends,

via Viator

980philr · October 2022

FANTASTIC!!! Definitely worth doing.

My tour guide was Fredy Rojas, and he was FANTASTIC!!! He showed up early at my hotel to pick me up, his English was flawless, and he really worked to make sure that I had a great time. The Museo Intiñan, the more correct geographical equator line was great. Very fun and educational. The Mitad del Mundo monument was fun, had some nice shops and a couple of native Ecuador dance shows. Once again Fredy, thanks for a great day!! Tip, ask for Fredy as your tour guide.

Response from the operator: Wow! What a review about our tour guide Freddy! Thank you very much for that! He is happy to know you liked your time with him. And we all are very glad for the same reason...! It was definitely a pleasure doing our best for you. Kind regards, Ecuador Best Tours,

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
1+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$59 to $205
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
3
Verdict
Solid Choice

Who runs this experience

Operated by Ecuador Best Tours, who run 17 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.6 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

See everything Ecuador Best Tours runs

Why this scores 65

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
Review evidence (18% weight)35
Booking momentum (14% weight)25
Value for money (12% weight)49
Listing quality (10% weight)88
Local standing (8% weight)55
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quito.

How much does Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting cost?

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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quito usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting take?

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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quito is not rushed.

Is Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Quito, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting?

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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quito can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quito and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds' Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quito within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Quito?

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On Outty we rank every Quito experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way, Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities, Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Quito?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Quito?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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