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The Delicious Side of Quito Food Tour

By Kunakkuna Experiences
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$138 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 flavour. 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 travellers 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.

Activity location

  • Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
    • Gabriel Garcia Moreno, Entre Chile y Espejo
    • 170150, Quito, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Independence Square
    • N5-16 García Moreno
    • 170401, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Quito Food Shared Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Local food
Small-group: Small-group Quito food tour with local tastings and culture.

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$138.00 x 1 AdultAU$138.00
Total
Price is AU$138.00

Private Quito Food Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Quito food tour with personalised tastings and guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Local food

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$172.50 x 1 AdultAU$172.50
Total
Price is AU$172.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Quito sweets tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh exotic fruit juices
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual national guide (English & Spanish)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ecuadorian coffee & liquor tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mote con chicharrón tasting, a classic Andean dish
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Crispy Ecuadorian empanadas tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Premium Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips and service charge (optional but appreciated)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food or drinks not listed in the tasting itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Services not specified in the tour description

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

  • 10m
Your culinary journey begins at Plaza Grande, the historic heart of Quito. Here, your guide will warmly welcome you and share essential introductions before starting this flavourful experience through the city.

Palacio Arzobispal

  • 15m
Here you’ll taste traditional Quito sweets and discover the storey behind the famous mistelas, small local treats full of history and flavour.

Locos por un Mote

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Here you’ll try mote con chicharrón, a traditional Andean dish from Ecuador. It combines soft, cooked white corn (mote) with crispy pork belly, often fried in its own fat for extra flavour.

COEE ECUADOR

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
COEE (Ecuadorian Entrepreneurs Community): Visit the first and largest association of Ecuadorian entrepreneurs, where passion and hard work come together to showcase that Ecuador has it all. Each project reflects innovation, creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the country.

Los Jugos De La Sucre

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
We’ll visit a local “hueca” where you can enjoy refreshing natural juices and traditional Ecuadorian empanadas, made with either green plantain or flour, a true local favourite full of flavour.

Las Delicias de Don Viche

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Here you’ll taste one of Ecuador’s most iconic dishes, encebollado, often considered among the best fish soups in the world. This traditional coastal speciality is made with albacore tuna, cassava, red onion, tomato, and aromatic spices, creating a rich and comforting broth.

DonCho Chocho y choclo

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Here you’ll try cevichocho, a traditional Andean version of Ecuadorian ceviche. This refreshing Sierra dish combines chochos (Andean lupin beans), red onion, tomato, and citrus juice (orange and lime) for a fresh and flavourful experience.

Yumbos Chocolate

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Grand Finale: Ecuadorian Chocolate Tasting We’ll end the experience with a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate, internationally recognised as some of the finest in the world. A perfect sweet finish to a flavourful journey through Quito.

Location

Activity location

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    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
    • Gabriel Garcia Moreno, Entre Chile y Espejo
    • 170150, Quito, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Independence Square
    • N5-16 García Moreno
    • 170401, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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