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 learn more
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
  • Tasting of traditional sweets
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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Brent_m
Jun 19, 2024
A great afternoon tour! - We had a great afternoon with Daniel. Our family (parents and 3 teenagers) all enjoyed this tour. Daniel was knowledgeable and passionate and took us to some great local establishments for local dishes. He also had a great sense of humor and kept everyone engaged with his quizzes and teachings!
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Thera
Jun 18, 2024
Great way to try local food & learn about Ecuador! - We really enjoyed our tour with Kevin! It was great mix of history, facts about Ecuador & food! We learned a lot and tasted a lot of delicious food & drinks!
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Edie_s
Jun 17, 2024
Memorable experience in Quito. - Our tour guide Vivi, had a passion for the city and the country and her tour reflected that passion. Her depth of knowledge about Quito's rich history, culture and food was impressive. We will remember our experiences at the various stops because she made it all come alive with the stories she told. We thoroughly enjoyed every stop we made, the food we sampled along the way, and the beautiful views of Quito from various vantage points. At the end of the tour, Vivi waited with us until our ride came. We were very comfortable in her hands and appreciated her going the extra mile. Thank you Vivi! We will definitely recommend this tour to friends.
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Ashley_n
Jun 15, 2024
Wonderful experience - Kevin was a fantastic tour guide! He did a great job explaining the history and culture of Quito. He was very personal and made me feel comfortable in a new city. I would highly recommend, he did a 19/10 job!
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Joey_m
Jun 14, 2024
Excellent Tour and Guide 5 Stars - The process of booking and payment was easy. Good communication and enjoyed walking around the historic center and sampling a few different treats esp the cacao. And our Guide, Kevin was AMAZiNG!! He was full of historical fun facts and info. Tailored our tour to my friend’s needs as she had problems with the altitude. Highly recommend!
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Snixor
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour, great tastings, can recommend! - The tour with our guide Dani was really interesting and he was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed several different tastings, great views and historical sites.
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Thera_m
Jun 11, 2024
Fun way to try local food & learn about Ecuador! - My husband and I had a great time learning about the history of Ecuador, visiting many of the main sights in the Old Town, and enjoying a lot of delicious local snacks, liquor, candy & chocolate all with personal stories & history mixed in for each! Kevin is very firmly, extremely knowledgeable & speaks great English! We are so glad we did this tour!
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Navigate44450166258
Jun 11, 2024
Iñapa por favor - Vivi was my guide for this tour and she was fantastic. For my first time in Ecuador, the experience offered a good glimpse into some of the city's living history, including a few culinary treats. It was a decent balance of learning about who's who, how people celebrate, what folks like to eat, and the urban legends that fill a book or two. Definitely recommend.
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Katie_b
Jun 9, 2024
Wonderful experience - We had such a great time touring around Quito with Vivi!! She was so kind and knowledgeable! She took us to all the best spots in town and gave us a truly wonderful experience! Would highly recommend her to anyone!
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Luciej309
Jun 5, 2024
Great guided tour of Quito! - The tour is really very interesting! Fernando tells us very interesting anecdotes and gives us a good overview of Quito. We do a lot of tastings. I highly recommend !
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