The delicious side of Quito

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Get ready for an experience full of flavor!

​Discover Quito's gastronomy and eat like a true local. On this tour, we will take you to taste the most traditional dishes and drinks, those that have conquered palates for generations.

✨ Flavors that tell stories: From a steaming cup of Ecuadorian coffee to a delicious potato locro or a refreshing colada morada, every bite is a journey to our roots.

Unique in the world: They say there's no other place where food has as much heart as in Ecuador... and we're ready to prove it to you!

Come hungry and be amazed by the authentic flavors of Quito - we're waiting for you!

What's Included

Tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate
Bilingual national guide (Spanish and English)
Tasting of encebollado
Photos of the experience
Tasting of empanadas
Tasting of mote con chicharrón
Tasting of traditional Quiteño sweets
Tasting of paila ice cream
Tasting of natural juces
Additional food outside the tasting
Services not specified in the itinerary
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Plaza Grande, Chile between Garcia Moreno and Venezuela. Our guide will be waiting for you, next to the Independence Monument, with a wine-colored hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a wine-colored umbrella with our name.

End point

Our tour will end at Yumbos chocolates, a chocolate shop in front of the San Francisco Plaza (Benalcazar between Sucre and Bolivar).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Palacio Arzobispal

    Here you will taste the traditional Quito sweets and discover the mystery behind the famous Mistelas, small bites with history and flavor.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will dive into one of the oldest markets in the city, where you can enjoy the incredible variety of Ecuadorian fruits, refreshing natural juices, and the classic Mote con Chicharrón, a dish beloved by the Quiteños.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We will stop at the famous huecas, small restaurants with a great flavor. Here you will taste encebollado.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Calle La Ronda

    sweets and coffee: We will arrive at La Ronda, where we will enjoy the traditional paila ice cream and live a unique experience with Ecuadorian coffee, recognized for its aroma and quality.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    We will stop at the famous huecas, small restaurants with a great flavor. Here you will Cevichochos, a delicacy you can't pass up.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    We will stop at the famous huecas, small restaurants with a great flavor. Here you will taste crunchy empanadas a delicacy you can't pass up.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Yumbos Chocolate

    We will finish with a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate, considered one of the best in the world, a perfect way to close this tour full of flavor!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kunakkuna Experiences

Tags

Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Chocolate Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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