The sierra is also home to Quito which is the capital of Ecuador. Quito lies between the western slopes of Guagua Pichincha volcano standing at a colossal 4790m and also flanked by the canyons on the eastern side and runs north to south in a narrow valley basin which bridges both, the older colonial and newer city. Sintaxis Tours offers several ctity tours in Quito (also Quito by night). The following city tours of quito are focusing on customers that want to discover the city with a private guide or in small groups.