Quito Cultural Bike Tour - Private Tours

Quito Cultural City Tour by Bike – Private Tours

This is our left-of-centre tour. Partake in an intimate and private experience all to yourselves! Discover local life on a bike as you pedal your way around to see art and experience culture. Chocolate tasting, history, street art, markets, parks and spectacular views await you.
• 4-hour bike ride through La Floresta, Guapulo Alto, Mariscal Foch, Alameda
• Ideal tour for people who want to see something other than ‘just’ the touristy parts of Quito
• Cycle through verdant parks and experience amazing views of the city from some amazing vantage points
• Sample local food, chocolate, and juices
• Small groups, limited to 10 people

Riding Style

Skill Level: Easy

Distance: 13.5kms/ 8.5 miles

Altitude: 2862 metres above sea level

Maximum climb: Two easy hills (elevation 100 metres)

90% Bike Paths

Trip Itinerary

Explore La Floresta, Guápulo Alto, Mariscal, Alameda Park and much, much more!

9.00am – Ochoymedio, La Floresta

We start from the iconic Ochoymedio Arthouse Cinema. We take a look at the amazing street art around La Floresta as well as tell you about some of the artists who painted them. We also taste some pretty awesome chocolate.

10.00am – La Floresta and  visit a great lookout and hang out with some of the locals. This is a really interesting and not very frequented part of Quito. It’s definitely a hidden gem! 

11.00am – La Mariscal, El Ejido We visit some interesting parks, get to see the local culture as well as the hub of activity that is the Mariscal area, and visit a special handicrafts market (one where you can meet the actual artisans who make their products). We also visit an iconic fruit and veggie market, showing you how the ‘real people’ live, shop and eat.

12.00pm – Alameda Park and local life We visit the oldest park in Quito (and in Ecuador) giving you some fascinating historical insights. You will see the oldest astronomical observatory in Ecuador. Some other interesting places await you too!1

12.30-1.00pm – Return to La Floresta Making our way past an impressive 50-metre tall mural, we finish our tour at La Cleta Bici Cafe located in La Floresta, only a block from where we started. Upon arrival, the café will give you a FREE drink and a snack, as well as offer you 10% off all food!

Tour Starting Point:

Ochoymedio Cinema

Cnr Valladolid N24-353 & Vizcaya

La Floresta

Quito