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Quito’s food is shaped by both the Andes and the coast, and this tour brings those influences together into a crash course in Ecuadorian cooking. Over 4 hours you'll move from the outer neighbourhoods into the historic centre, eating at the markets, street vendors and family-run eateries. With 14+ tastings, you’ll experience everything from plantain-based street snacks and fresh seafood to hearty soups, slow-cooked meats, and seasonal fruits, alongside traditional drinks and desserts. It’s not just about trying dishes, it's about understanding the history, ingredients and techniques in Ecuadorian cuisine. Markets are busy, informal, and central to how the city eats, and visiting them with a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide helps you navigate to the best spots. Join our daily small group food tour limited to just 8 guests for an authentic taste of the real Quito.
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This is one of the best options to see the real Ecuador through traditions of our native people, experiments of the Equator line and understand why Ecuador is getting products with high quality.
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At 2 hours from Quito is Mindo a locality with a subtropical climate that relaxes us on arrival, for the flora and fauna that surrounds it, above all it is famous for the large number of hummingbirds that we can find. Here we will know the elaboration of artisanal chocolate in Yumbos Chocolate.
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Discover the flavors of Ecuador through a guided tasting session designed to go beyond surface-level tourism. This small-group experience introduces you to 32 local foods and drinks, explained in context by a knowledgeable local host. Instead of just eating, you’ll understand how, when, and why locals enjoy these foods in their daily lives. - Learn more about Ecuadorian cuisine than by eating out alone - Small group for a personal, social experience - Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and culture seekers - All tastings and drinks included — no hidden costs
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Quito was declared the Ibero-American capital of cocoa in Europe, thus the "Cacao Route" was born, a tour focused on showing the richness and uses of this fruit. Along the route through several tastings we will learn about the importance of this food in the equatorial lands.
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Escape Quito and experience a 100% personalized wellness experience in the Baths of Papallacta, just 1h20 from the city, surrounded by Andean landscapes and views of the volcano Antisana. This tour is designed without haste and at the pace of each passenger, allowing you to enjoy the path with panoramic stops and free time to relax in natural thermal pools, fed by mineral-rich volcanic waters. The experience is completed with a typical local lunch, where you can taste traditional dishes prepared by inhabitants of the sector. Ideal for couples, families and travelers looking for rest, nature and a quiet getaway, away from massive tours. More than an excursion, it is an experience created to enjoy and disconnect." - Private and personalized tour, without rush - Free time in thermal pools of different temperatures - Typical local lunch included - Ideal for couples, families and travelers seeking peace of mind
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To’ak Chocolate and Fundación Guayasamín have teamed up to create the Chocolate & Art Experience, a one-of-a-kind journey in Quito that celebrates the rich history, art, and chocolate of Ecuador. Ecuador’s native son, Oswaldo Guayasamín, is one of Latin America’s most celebrated artists. His work has been on display in many of the finest museums and galleries in the world. Guayasamín’s house, along with the Capilla del Hombre, is one of Ecuador’s most iconic attractions. To’ak Chocolate, born and based in Ecuador, uses the oldest and rarest cacao variety on earth to make extremely limited editions of single-origin Ecuadorian dark chocolate. Its flagship edition was aged for four years in a French oak cognac cask and retails for $385 per bar, considered the most valuable chocolate in the world.
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This tour offers a completely different way to experience Quito—beyond traditional sightseeing. Instead of just visiting landmarks, you’ll connect with the city through its urban art, local flavors, and creative neighborhoods. What makes it special is the balance between culture, gastronomy, and storytelling. You’ll walk through La Mariscal and La Floresta with a local guide who brings each mural, market, café, and hidden corner to life with context and meaning. You’ll discover authentic places most travelers miss: artisan markets, independent cinemas, bohemian streets, and contemporary art spaces—ending with a high-quality Ecuadorian chocolate tasting. It’s an immersive, small-group experience designed for travelers who want to feel Quito, not just see it.
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Let us take you to a relaxing tour away from the noise of the city, and enjoy one of the most exclusive and comforting places in Ecuador as a full day excursion. Enjoy the perfect combination between admiring nature and relaxing at the Hot springs, this tour offers it all to make sure you have a good gateway from all the daily life stress. It is only 45 miles away from Quito, so you will be surrounded by pure air and magical views as soon as the tour starts. The hike around the Andean forest will allow you to admire the nature, take a breath of the city, and learn a lot about the local flora and fauna; before relaxing at the pools of volcanic water and a spa session (if you desire).
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You deserve a Food Tour today! Food tours are an experience you’ll never forget. A culinary experience is a great way to explore new places, meet new people, and discover new tastes. Quito, being the capital of Ecuador has an incredible range and variety of food. Therefore, if you’re a foodie by nature, you’ll love this culinary experience. Start your foodie tour with a cup of amazing coffee, and quick meals in the Historical Center of Quito. You’ll have the chance to taste some of the typical Andean flavors during lunch and end with a good craft beer and other typical beverages. Don’t miss the opportunity to get to know another face of this incredible city in this foodie tour.
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This experience is more than a walking tour—it’s a journey through Quito’s soul, combining history, architecture, coffee culture, and local flavors in a single immersive route. What makes it unique is the way it connects iconic landmarks with hidden stories: from climbing historic domes for panoramic views of the “Face of God,” to tasting traditional sweets inside colonial courtyards, discovering entrepreneurial coffee experiences, and ending with world-class Ecuadorian chocolate. Led by a local bilingual guide, this small-group experience blends culture, storytelling, and sensory discovery. You won’t just see Quito’s Historic Center—you’ll experience it through its rooftops, its aromas, and its flavors. If you’re looking for a deeper, more authentic way to understand Quito, this is the experience that brings the city to life.
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Quick stop in Quito looking for a tour to know the city, local food and shopping? This was made for you! Book your unique experience with us and immerse yourself in a fascinating journey. From tastings of authentic flavors to historical discoveries and beautiful places to shop, our tour will take you through the most delicious and significant corners of the old town. Make your visit to Quito an unforgettable experience filled with gastronomy and culture! Reserve now to secure your spot!
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This TOUR is the right mix among nature, culture, adventures, gastronomy and most important, it is a new experience for you to try.
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Are you looking for a tour that mixes history, culture and gastronomy? This tour is the perfect opportunity to get to know the city of Quito and its hidden wonders, along with its landscapes you will have beautiful photographs to remember all your life.
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Step into a real Andean home and discover the heart of Ecuador through its flavors. This isn’t just a cooking class - it’s your ticket to a cozy night in Quito where you'll laugh, sip, chop, and stir your way into the culinary soul of the Andes. Your host will welcome you into their personal kitchen to unveil ancestral recipes passed down through generations. You’ll touch fragrant herbs, sear pork with traditional spices, and sip a warming canelazo as aromas fill the air. While the flavors slowly build in the pot, you’ll dive into Ecuadorian life, discovering hidden spots in Quito and sharing food memories that bring everyone closer. No cooking skills needed, just curiosity, and the desire to live something truly authentic. Most guests leave feeling like they’ve made a new friend, and learned a few secrets of Andean comfort food. If your experience isn’t a 5-star one, we’ll give you your money back. No questions asked. Reserve now and taste the magic of the Andes.
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After years of research we’ve carefully selected the best street food stands in Quito in the most unexpected and hole in the wall locations. This tour prizes taste over aesthetic or price and is sure to make you craving the recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You’ll try exotic fruits and juices, seafood delicacies and the best local bites, made with fresh ingredients. We will finish the journey with a top chocolate, coffee and cocktail tasting. In addition to getting a real taste of Quito, you will explore the city’s back streets, downtown’s flea market and cool off beaten path architecture, street art and more. We will wander through the parts of Quito that are home to the locals that dwell here and we will eat the food that natives have been enjoying for decades.
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If you love food, or just want to know the gastronomy of another country, this tour is for you...!! You will get to know the new city, among its parks and buildings, visit restaurants that offer Ecuadorian food, have an explosion of flavors in your mouth, while you learn the history of food and your guide explains funny stories and secret places. ☺️ You can also visit the “Artisanal Market” if you want to bring souvenirs of the country, such as ponchos, hats, etc., and you will know a local market of the city where you will observe fruits, food, etc. - REMEMBER THAT THIS TOUR IS FOR “CARNIVORES AND VEGETARIANS” - NOT A TOUR FOR “VEGANS” - “ONE DISH OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE” IS INCLUDED IN EACH RESTAURANT
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Start your morning while observing a variety of exceptional hummingbirds on our stop at the hummingbird viewpoint, and enjoy the scenery of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest. Visit a family-owned coffee plantation where we will reveal all its coffee-making secrets, and you will have another flavorful tasting of an awarded specialty coffee. We will head to Mindo, a beautiful town located in the cloud forest, where you'll become a cacao expert on your visit to the cacao workshop. Ever had a 100% pure chocolate? Our guide will explain to you the fascinating process of chocolate making, from the cacao bean on the tree to everyone’s favorite sweet, followed by a delicious chocolate tasting. This is an eye-opening experience to see where these products come from!
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Join us and savor Quito’s culinary treasures like a local! Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Ecuadorian flavors take center stage. Our carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems in the most beautiful part of Quito, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure. We prioritize visiting traditional establishments, where you'll get a true taste of authentic Ecuadorian dishes. All the while, you’ll feel completely safe as we walk through secure areas. Engage with the locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community. The tour includes 6 delicious spots within walking distance: starting with fritada and juice, followed by an empanada with coffee, then a pernil sandwich with juice, and canelazo spirit. We’ll also try Quito sweets and finish with Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate. We also offer food tours in 8 cities in Europe and 2 in South America, bringing you a delicious experience. Are you ready for a delicious adventure?
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Andres (the owner) will meet you at your hotel, if your hotel is close to the market we will walk there, if not we will take my comfy SUV. Andres will first take you for a tour in the traditional Central Market and surroundings to hunt for fresh local products that you will use during your cooking class. Then you will head to the restaurant which is located in a beautiful Colonial house in the heart of Old Town Quito. During this tour, you will experience life as a local and will learn how to make 3 traditional dishes, which you can replicate back home. Get ready for a packed day filled with incredible sights, tastes, and smells. And at the end of it all, you will be able to enjoy the delicious meal you cooked. Highly recommended experience!
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Would you like to get to know the Ecuadorian cuisine while visiting? This half day tour takes you to the local food market in the historical centre and to a very cosy restaurant close to the Basilica where you will prepare your traditional Ecuadorian dishes. The Ecuadorian chef goes to the market with you and explains you about the endemic fruits and vegetables. You will be given a chef’s hat, an apron and a mini recipe book with 3 dishes you will be cooking. These recipes that you will cook are traditional Ecuadorian dishes: Locro Quiteño, Encocado and a Chocolate soup. These three recipes were chosen because the ingredients used can be found all over the world. Therefore, you will be able to cook it once again in your own country for your family and friends.
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This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a journey through Quito’s identity bite by bite. What makes it unique is the way it blends iconic Ecuadorian dishes, hidden local “huecas,” and meaningful cultural stories behind every flavor. From traditional markets and family-run spots to award-winning chocolate, every stop is carefully selected to show the real Quito beyond tourist restaurants. You won’t just taste Ecuador—you’ll understand it through its people, traditions, and everyday life. Led by a local guide, this small-group experience is immersive, authentic, and designed for travelers who want to connect with the city in a deeper way. If you’re looking for more than sightseeing, this is Quito served on a plate.
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Lets enjoy the afternoon in one of the best oldtowns in the world, HOW? With culture, panoramic views, chocolate and tasty food. We can walk through colonial houses, museums, churches and spectacular mainsquares with arabic style. At the end of the street we got to be ready to taste unique ecudorian flavors with; CHOCOLATE. During sunset we will be surprised by the best view of oldtown where we can admire north, center and south with more than 10 huge mountains, of course with the most powerful local drink called "canelazo". By night (7 p.m) we will visit a popular and folkloric park with public shows meanwhile we eat like the locals: TASTY FOOD. Note: after tour, you are welcome to chill out around a safe neighborhood.
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This is a fun and relaxing tour of Otavalo Market. You will make stops at great foodie sites, check out a beautiful lake, visit the Quitsato sundial, have a great cup of Ecuadorian coffee, savor some tasty bizcochos and string cheese, have the best slice of pie in Ecuador, enjoy lunch at a gourmet sandwich and burger stop in Cotacachi (Leather town) and shop till you drop at the renowned Otavalo Indigenous marketplace. It´s all about having fun, eating great food, and enjoying life as a local in Ecuador.
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