What to do in Pichincha
Activities, attractions and tours
Visit Pichincha
Explore activitiesExplore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
Book with easeSkip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
Treat yourselfMembers save % or more when you book activities.
Most fun & popular experiences in Pichincha
Tours & day trips
See all 447 activities
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Private & custom tours
See all 251 activities
Cultural Tour Laguna Quilotoa: Hiking and Descent to the Lagoon all include...
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 43 activities
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
Wildlife & nature
See all 16 activities
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature
Classes & workshops
See all 12 activities
Gallito De La Peña - Birdwatching Tour At Bellavista Cloud Forest
What to do in Pichincha
Discover the most popular places to visit in Pichincha
Monument to the Equator
Browse intriguing museums, learn about the planets and snap a selfie with one foot in either hemisphere in this unique monument, which marks the Earth’s equatorial line.
Foch Square
Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.
Parque La Carolina
Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Admire an exciting combination of architectural styles, explore gilded chambers and appreciate stunning paintings in one of the South America’s oldest churches.
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
TelefériQo Base Station
Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.
El Panecillo
Use this iconic Quito hill as an ever-present landmark point when navigating the city or climb to its peak to enjoy panoramic views of the Andes alongside the Virgen de Quito statue.
Independence Square
This picturesque square, featuring flowerbeds and fountains, is surrounded by colonial architecture, street vendors and monuments to its long history.
Explore areas of Pichincha
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
La Carolina
Take a long, relaxing walk down tree-lined pathways of this public parkland, where you’ll find paddleboating tours, Ecuadorian soccer games and a botanic garden.
Centro Histórico
While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.
La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.
Batán Grande
While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.
Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.
