Culture & History things to do in Quito

We rank 129 culture and history things to do in Quito, Ecuador. The highest scoring is Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
129
In the 90+ Club
4
Available today
60
From
$5

Culture & History in Quito compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Quito by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way96$809.5h5/5 (529)
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings94$353.5h4.9/5 (1,292)
Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World94$1058h5/5 (593)
Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World92$746h5/5 (267)
Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation89$854h4.9/5 (234)
Full Day City tour of Quito -All main attractions WITH ADMISSIONS89$508h5/5 (158)
PRIVATE City Tour: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car88$836h4.9/5 (187)
Quito Street Food Essentials87$553.5h4.9/5 (213)
Full-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike86$11010h5/5 (126)
Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way)86$110.8h4.8/5 (278)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Quito

Culture & History in Quito: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Quito?
Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 529 traveler reviews. Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings, Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World, Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World follow close behind. We rank 129 culture & history experiences in Quito in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Quito cost?
Expect around $113 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Quito Old Town tip based private walking tour English Cacao Taste from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Quito for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Quito currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Quito?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Quito, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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