Quito: 34 Flavors of Ecuador Culinary Walking Tour

Experience a three-hour walking tour of Quito, uncovering up to 34 of Ecuador’s most time-honored dishes and indredients . Enjoy this tasting tour while learning the food history with our local Guide.
Stroll through Quito’s cobblestone streets with a local culinary specialist who reveals 34 distinct tastes capturing Ecuador’s storied gastronomic evolution. It’s 2025, and the city’s dining scene has expanded beyond its beloved tradition of hearty potato soups and fresh Andean produce. Today, you’ll find inventive chefs reimagining dishes with native herbs, artisanal chocolates, and creative spins on classic empanadas de viento.
Along the way, you’ll visit family-run stalls and upscale cafés tucked behind centuries-old stone facades. Sample crisp llapingachos (stuffed potato patties), discover tangy ceviches enlivened with tropical fruits, and sip canelazo—a warming, cinnamon-and-naranjilla drink—transformed by modern mixologists into colorful cocktails. Quito’s high altitude adds a unique depth to each ingredient, while the city’s vibrant heritage promises an unforgettable taste adventure. Arrive hungry and prepared to toast with craft beers and Ecuador’s latest twists on traditional flavors.

Participants Will Learn:
Andean Ingredients & Culinary Roots
Explore how local staples like potatoes, corn, and fresh cheeses form the foundation of Quito’s signature comfort foods.
Chocolate Renaissance
Ecuadorian cacao is revered worldwide. Get a firsthand look at how modern chocolatiers in Quito create bean-to-bar confections featuring bold flavor infusions.
Street Food Classics
Embrace Quito’s bustling snack culture by trying empanadas de viento, llapingachos, and other crowd-favorite quick bites that reflect everyday life in the capital.
Traditional Beverages
Sample canelazo—often spiked with aguardiente—and discover how local craft breweries are using high-Andean water and native botanicals to create distinctive beers.
Evolving Food Scene
Learn how chefs are weaving global influences into time-tested Ecuadorian recipes, adding contemporary twists without losing culinary heritage.

How It Works:
Meet & Greet
Begin in Quito’s historic center, where your bilingual guide offers insights into the city’s complex food traditions and the cultural factors shaping them.
Stroll & Taste
Navigate bustling markets, aromatic bakeries, and artisan chocolate shops. Up to 34 tasting moments, you’ll see how Quito’s high elevation and rich biodiversity elevate even the simplest dishes.
Engaging Insights
Your guide dives into stories of ancient Andean practices, the city’s colonial layers, and the new wave of chefs fusing modern techniques with Ecuadorian soul.
Grand Finale
Conclude with sweet and savory finale bites—perhaps a tangy passion fruit mousse or a chocolate dessert flight—perfectly matched with a local craft beer or a warming cup of canelazo.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.