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The Delicious Side of Quito Food Tour

Location Quito, Ecuador
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Quito's traditional dishes and drinks offer a flavorful journey into the heart of Ecuadorian culture. Taste the authentic flavors that have delighted locals for generations.

  • ☕ Flavors that tell stories: Enjoy a steaming cup of Ecuadorian coffee, potato locro, or refreshing colada morada, each bite reflecting our culinary roots.
  • 🍽️ Unique in the world: Ecuador's food is known for its heart, promising an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
  • 🍴 Come hungry: Prepare to be amazed by the authentic flavors of Quito as you indulge in local delicacies.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Quito Food Shared Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Local food
Small-group: Small-group Quito food tour with local tastings and culture.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Premium Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
  • Crispy Ecuadorian empanadas tasting
  • Mote con chicharrón tasting, a classic Andean dish
  • Ecuadorian coffee & liquor tasting
  • Professional bilingual national guide (English & Spanish)
  • Fresh exotic fruit juices
  • Traditional Quito sweets tasting
  • Services not specified in the tour description
  • Additional food or drinks not listed in the tasting itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities (optional but appreciated)

Meeting point
Meeting Point: Plaza Grande (Independence Square), located on Chile Street between García Moreno and Venezuela. Your guide will be waiting next to the Independence Monument, wearing a wine-colored Kunakkuna Experiences hoodie.
Return details
End Point: The tour concludes at Yumbos Chocolate, a local chocolate shop located just across from San Francisco Plaza, on Benalcázar Street between Sucre and Bolívar.

  • Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
    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 flavorful experience through the city.
  • Palacio Arzobispal
    Here you’ll taste traditional Quito sweets and discover the story behind the famous mistelas, small local treats full of history and flavor.
  • 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 flavor.
  • 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.
  • 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 favorite full of flavor.
  • 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 specialty is made with albacore tuna, cassava, red onion, tomato, and aromatic spices, creating a rich and comforting broth.
  • 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 flavorful experience.
  • Yumbos Chocolate
    Grand Finale: Ecuadorian Chocolate Tasting We’ll end the experience with a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate, internationally recognized as some of the finest in the world. A perfect sweet finish to a flavorful journey through Quito.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    The Delicious Side of Quito Food Tour

    Location Quito, Ecuador
    $100
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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