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This tour is truly a foodie paradise, come along for a wonderful experience in Quito!
Take part in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Coffee (El Cafe de la Tarde) in Quito. Explore the Historic Center in search of hard-to-find local shops. Taste authentic Ecuadorian and Quiteño cuisine. You will have a great in-the-know guide who will take you on a foodie adventure along the narrow and busy streets of Old Town. Your friendly guide will entertain you with great stories about the food you taste and the shops you visit.
- Afternoon food walking tour in Quito's Historic Center
- Visit hard-to-find shops: a coffee roaster, a chocolatier, a yesteryear cafeteria for tasting local treats and ice cream.
- Make coffee the local way with a "chuspa" or cheesecloth filter.
- Entice your palate with local treats, great coffee, delicious chocolate, and plenty more culinary delights!
Example Menu
Starter
Chocolate Tasting
We will visit a chocolatier where we will enjoy a chocolate tasting.
Dessert
Mistelas + local sweets
A mistela is a local candy which encapsulates a shot of liquor inside. A true delight and surprise.
Starter
Ecuadorian Chuspa Coffee
We will find great Ecuadorian coffee at a local roaster and will make said coffee the traditional Quiteño way - with a chuspa.
Main
Empanadas de viento
We will have a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Ecuadorian empanadas de viento with cheese and a touch of sugar.
Main
Humitas
Humitas are a local treat. You will learn how to make humitas the old-fashioned way using a manual grinder.
Dessert
Quimbolito
Quimbolitos are fluffy cakes made in an achira leave. Its a great local treat!
Starter
Canelazo - Local Cocktail
Canelazo is a tasty local cocktail made with Naranjilla juice, spices and liquor. Served hot to party all night long!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you are staying in or close to the historic center I will pick you up and we will walk from there. If you are in urban Quito I will pick you up with my car. Pick-up outside urban Quito like close to the airport can be arranged for an extra fee.
What to expect
Take part in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Coffee (El Cafe de la Tarde) in Quito. Explore the Historic Center in search of hard-to-find local shops. Taste authentic Ecuadorian and Quiteño cuisine. You will have a great in-the-know guide who will take you on a foodie adventure along the narrow and busy streets of Old Town. Your friendly guide will entertain you with great stories about the food you taste and the shops you visit. This tour is truly a foodie paradise, come along for a wonderful experience in Quito!
- Afternoon food walking tour in Quito's Historic Center
- Visit hard-to-find shops: a coffee roaster, a chocolatier, a yesteryear cafeteria for tasting local treats and ice cream.
- Entice your palate with local treats, great coffee, delicious chocolate, and plenty more culinary delights!
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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