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Quito's Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour: Explore Hidden Wonders & Irresistible Tastes
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Quito
Interested in a journey that blends historic significance, cultural richness, and culinary appeal? This expedition in the city of Quito offers an ideal chance to explore its undiscovered marvels. Coupled with scenic vistas, it ensures stunning photography prospects for keepsakes.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - The Neo-Gothic Church similar to Notre Dame, where our guide will accompany you to the towers to have a spectacular panoramic view of the entire city of Quito.
- Museo Camilo Egas - An art gallery where they will learn about some of the stories, traditions and ideologies of the indigenous groups of Ecuador. (DEPENDING ON THE DAY THIS PLACE MAY OR NOT BE OPEN)
- Palacio Arzobispal - Place where you can taste traditional sweets from Ecuador.
- Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - Our guide will clearly show you the history and evolution of Quito and Ecuador, from the square you will be able to see “El Plalacio de Gobierno”, “The Cathedral”. In order to understand why Quito is considered “First Cultural Heritage of Humanity”
- Calle García Moreno - You will walk through the most touristy street in the historic center of Quito, where you will see Iglesias, the headquarters of the Royal Audience of Quito, the municipal library, all this will be explained by your guide
- Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania - Best expression of the Quiteño Baroque, where your guide will explain from the outside why it is called the Church bathed in gold leaf and its main facade, remember that the end of the tour is near this attraction so you can return if you want to visit it by inside
- Antiguo Banco Central del Ecuador - A brief stop outside the Old Central Bank of Ecuador to learn why we use the dollar and what was our currency?
- Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - The largest convent in South America, where your guide will give you an explanation of it and some curiosities
- Los Jugos De La Sucre - You cannot leave Quito without buying the delicious empanadas and natural juices, but if you are vegetarian or vegan there are also local options (AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY)
- Yumbos Chocolate - You like chocolate? Well, we will have a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine aroma cocoa and its history in Ecuador and the world.
What's Included
- Chocolate tasting
- Snacks
- Tasting of traditional sweets
- Tasting of canelazo - traditional drink with or without alcohol
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Location
Parque Gabriel García Moreno
Vargas
The Gabriel Garcia Moreno park is located in front of the La Basilica del Voto Nacional Church between “Venezuela and Francisco de Caldas” streets.
You will identify your guide by a cap, bracelet or a pin with the word “TuristiK”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sheafrad2022
Aug 27, 2024
Great experience - fully recommend - Fernando was amazing! We learnt so much about Quito and Ecuador, and had so much fun!! Highly recommend to anyone in Quito.
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Cerenthac2018
Aug 25, 2024
Highly recommended - Vivi was an amazing guide. It turned out to be just myself and her so I got a wonderful personal experience. This is a great introduction to the historic center. An easy 4 hour walk with lots of stops and one of the best little sandwiches ever :)
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V1764tk_
Aug 24, 2024
awsome taste of quito - Our guide fernando was full of energy had great explenations and made the tour so much fun
Also he showed us great spots and even gave us a local alcohol good recomendations and the best chocolate tasting this place had the best brownie i have ever tasted highly recommend fernando and his walking tour
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H4404klcarlosg
Aug 24, 2024
Money well spent. - Vivi is a great tour person. The tour was informative as well as entertaining. I definitely recommend this tour for those who would like to explore Quito by foot
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Relax42746061092
Aug 23, 2024
Super trip - Great walk. Good pace. Good communication
Kevin, the guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Nice and and good tastings.
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Cheddarchomper
Aug 19, 2024
Fun, interesting and tasty walking tour of Quito - A lovely walking tour of Quito (the old part) with several delicious tastings along the way. The guide was brilliant and provided an informative, interesting and fun afternoon. And did I mention the delicious tastings??
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Samuel_m
Aug 15, 2024
Wonderful introduction to Quito - This was a fantastic tour of Quito. Our guide Vivi was extraordinarily energetic, knowledgeable and attentive. It was so fun to go in little hole-in-the-wall places I never would've seen by myself, as each one was a gem. This tour was an ideal introduction to Quito, and I'm so happy I booked it at the start of my stay.
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I7754ddingridv
Aug 14, 2024
Great walking tour - The tour was amazing. Fernando knew a lot to tell with funny anecdotes and we had a lot of tastings. Very nice and tasty.
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Laura11e071995
Aug 14, 2024
Tip top Tour - Great tour! Fernando made the 3 hours super varied and funny and you got a very good and varied insight into Quito and Ecuadorian culture. Thanks for that!:)
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Brianami
Aug 14, 2024
Walking tour :) - Such a fun tour! The best I’ve had in South America so far. Super interactive & good food! The dancing with traditional masks was also super fun.
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