Things to do in Quito, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Quito, Ecuador, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way at 96 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $5 per person, and 8 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Best overall

Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 96 · from $80

Best value

Quito Old Town tip based private walking tour English Cacao Taste

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 80 · from $5

Best with kids

Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 83 · from $50

Most proven

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 94 · from $40

Best short trip

Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way)

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 86 · from $11

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Quito compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way	96	Peak Performance	$80	9.5h	5.0/5 (529)	Free to 24h before
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities	95	90+ Club	$89	14h	4.9/5 (762)	Free to 24h before
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings	94	90+ Club	$35	3.5h	4.9/5 (1,292)	Free to 24h before
Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World	94	90+ Club	$105	8h	5.0/5 (593)	Free to 24h before
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances	94	90+ Club	$40	12h	4.9/5 (1,535)	Free to 24h before
Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrance Fees daily	93	90+ Club	$40	11h	4.9/5 (653)	Free to 24h before
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour	93	90+ Club	$59	8h	4.9/5 (553)	Free to 24h before
Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World	92	90+ Club	$74	6h	5.0/5 (267)	Free to 24h before
Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation	89	Exceptional	$85	4h	4.9/5 (234)	Free to 24h before
Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour	89	Exceptional	$55	5h	5.0/5 (202)	Free to 24h before
Full Day City tour of Quito -All main attractions WITH ADMISSIONS	89	Exceptional	$50	8h	5.0/5 (158)	Free to 24h before
Colonial Quito: Flavors and Folktales walk	88	Exceptional	$36	3h	5.0/5 (180)	Free to 24h before
PRIVATE City Tour: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car	88	Exceptional	$83	6h	4.9/5 (187)	Free to 24h before
Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market	88	Exceptional	$40	12h	4.8/5 (448)	Free to 24h before
Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day	88	Exceptional	$49	12h	5.0/5 (446)	Free to 24h before
Cotopaxi & Quilotoa Volcanoes Tour All-in-One Day Trip from Quito	88	Exceptional	$210	9h	4.9/5 (221)	Free to 24h before
Quito Street Food Essentials	87	Exceptional	$55	3.5h	4.9/5 (213)	Free to 24h before
Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike	86	Exceptional	$110	10h	5.0/5 (126)	Free to 24h before
Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way)	86	Exceptional	$11	0.8h	4.8/5 (278)	Free to 24h before
Full Day Quito (City Tour + Middle of the World + Teleferico)	86	Exceptional	$60	6h	5.0/5 (105)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.