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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$136 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the Famous Foods of Historic Quito on this tasty fun-filled tour! Go along with a savvy local bilingual guide to popular Quiteño eateries, markets, cafes, plazas and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Quito's culinary landscape.
    We will stop at several locations tasting such classic bites as quesadillas, mote, empanadas, Ceviche, canelazo, and Ecuadorian chocolate and coffee. Along the way, meet locals and learn about Quito's rich culinary history.

    • Historic Quito Food Tour
    • Sample the best Quiteño cuisine inclusing quesadillas, mote, ceviche and seco de chivo
    • Learn about the diverse culinary history of Quito's rich cuisine.
    • Explore the Quito culinary landscape along with a local in-the-know guide

Activity location

  • Quesadillas de San Juan
    • Deifilio Torres
    • 170402, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quesadillas de San Juan
    • Deifilio Torres
    • 170402, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$136.34 x 2 AdultsAU$272.68
Total
Price is AU$272.68

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    After the chocolate tasting at San Francisco Church we will head to Cafe Bolivar for the best cup of coffee in Old Town Quito
  • Inclusions
    At lunch time, you will taste Ecuador's tasty local soft drink - Orangine, which is blackberry flavour and so delicious
  • Inclusions
    Chocolate Tasting
  • Inclusions
    In the know and friendly bilingual guide
  • Inclusions
    We will stop for lunch in the Historic Centre. You will have an option between a Ceviche or Seco de Chivo (goat stew) with a side of Empanadas de Morocho
  • Inclusions
    All tasting and snacks mentioned on the itinerary will be included. - Quesadilla - Fruit Juice - Local Fruits - Mote
  • Inclusions
    (OPTIONAL) at the end of the tour we will walk to La Ronda street to taste the best Canelazo (local cocktail served hot) served and prepared in a clay jug
  • Exclusions
    Additional food or drinks not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Quesadillas de San Juan

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Our first stop is at the Quesadillas de San Juan. This is a traditional bakery and cafe where we will learn about the local Quesadillas which are very different to Mexican Quesadillas. We will have a great cup of coffee, hot chocolate or tea to drink while we enjoy a great view of Old Town and have great conversation.

Mercado Central

  • 30m
After our first local snack we head down to the Central Market. I truly love this market and here you can find some of the best stalls and vendors offering tasty snacks, fruit juice, and much more! We will tour the Central Market, I will explain and comment along the way and we will taste Quito food essentials such as; local Fruit Juice, quirky and endemic fruits, mote surtido (hominy with a mix of grains and bits of pork) and take in the sights and smells of the market.

HELADERÍA - RESTAURANTE SAN AGUSTÍN

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After our visit to the Central Market we will head for lunch at the first ice-cream shop in Quito - Heladeria San Agustin. San Agustin was the first Ice Cream shop in Quito which later upgraded to a full restaurant. This restaurant is located across the street from the San Agustin Monastery and dates back to 1858. This place feels like you travelled back in time to yesteryear Quito, during lunch you might get a chance to catch a show with legends and gossip of Old Quito and a couple of dance numbers. We will try empanadas de morocho as an starter and a Shrimp Ceviche or Goat Stew for the main course. We always finish lunch with some ice-cream.

Yumbos Chocolate

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch we will walk around Old Town for a bit and go for the best Chocolate Tasting Experience in town. At Yumbos chocolate you will learn about the origins of chocolate in Ecuador. Your knowledgeable guide will have you taste a variety of chocolate, until you find your favourite. You will get a divine hot chocolate and the best brownie Ive ever had.

Location

Activity location

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    Quesadillas de San Juan
    • Deifilio Torres
    • 170402, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Quesadillas de San Juan
    • Deifilio Torres
    • 170402, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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