Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

4.9
(25 reviews)
Quito, Ecuador

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

What's Included

Certified tourist guide
In each restaurant the meal is included “ONE PLATE OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE”
In each restaurant each person can buy drinks
Extra food - If you want to eat any additional dishes, it is not included in the tour
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Between Av. 6 de Diciembre and Patria there is a “McDonald’s” at the entrance you will meet your guide, you will recognize him by a cap, pin or bracelet with the word “TuristiK”

End point
Mercado Santa Clara

Market in the Central University sector, at the end of the tour the guide will help you take a taxi back to your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Between Av. Patria and 6 de Diciembre is the House of Culture and in front is a McDonald's establishment. At the entrance you will meet your guide, you will recognize it by our brand “TuristiK”.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Near the university sector, we will visit a restaurant where we will eat the famous “CEVICHOCHO”, this is a ceviche from the Andes, instead of fish it has grains from the mountain. Flavors that mix between salty, citrus, sweet (an explosion of flavor)

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Also in the same neighborhood, we will visit another restaurant where their specialty is dishes made with “PLATANO VERDE”, for example “TIGRILLO” which is cooked green plantain, with fresh cheese and egg.

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

    After eating, exercise is important so it is OPTIONAL, we can visit the artisan market where you can bring some spectacular souvenirs from your visit to the country, as well as ponchos, hats, etc.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    In this beautiful place we will enjoy a delicious Ecuadorian empanada, made by hand and cooked in the oven. While the empanadas are being prepared, we will visit a “City Art Hotel” where we will observe its spectacular architecture, its history and be able to take surprising photos.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Stop at one of the best markets in Quito, where you will taste some unique local fruits and have a stop to taste some local and typical Ecuadorian dishes. Discover true local cuisine in a clean, good and safe market

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    As a grand finale near this university we will visit one of the most important local markets in the city “MERCADO SANTA CLARA”, where you will be able to see some fruits from Ecuador. Here in the food court, the guide will explain some traditional dishes and you will be able to try them.

    35 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Fernando Gualoto - TuristiK

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Cancellation Policy

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