• Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class
  • Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class

Quito: Contemporary Flavors, Market, Chocolate, and Short Cooking Class Flavors of contemporary Quito, Market, Chocolate and Short Cooking Class

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ID: GYG1457622-O-2234045
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Country: Ecuador

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Experience Quito through its plazas, traditions, and flavors; learn about its history, taste local fruits and the famous canelazo, make traditional empanadas by hand, and savor premium chocolate.
Quito is best experienced by walking, tasting, and sharing.
This experience combines the heritage of the Historic Center with some of the flavors and traditions that are part of everyday life in the city.
The tour begins at the Basilica del Voto Nacional and continues to Plaza del Teatro, before reaching the Central Market, a place full of colors, aromas, and products that are part of Quito's gastronomy. There, you can try local seasonal fruits and get to know the locals in an authentic way.
The experience continues with a tasting of the famous canelazo, a traditional drink from the Ecuadorian Andes, followed by a hands-on experience making traditional empanadas.
Next, the tour takes us through some of Quito's most iconic squares, from Plaza Grande to San Francisco, passing by historic sites and churches that help us understand the identity of this World Heritage City.
Finally, Ecuadorian cacao takes center stage with an exhibit and tasting of premium chocolate, a sensory experience that connects land, tradition, and flavor.
On this approximately four-hour sightseeing tour, you'll discover the authentic historic center of Quito with a local expert, combining the city's most representative history, culture, and cuisine in a tour full of moments to enjoy and remember.

Highlights

  • Explore historic Quito, with its squares, churches, and iconic buildings
  • Taste flavors that tell stories with local fruits, and enjoy a canelazo food tasting
  • Get hands-on help preparing traditional empanadas
  • Enjoy premium Ecuadorian chocolate with an exhibit and tasting

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the tour is mainly on foot.
The experience includes food tastings. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform the tour guide or any EOS Ecuador representative.
The itinerary may be subject to minor changes depending on the preferences of the guests and/or the opening hours of the places to be visited, local conditions, or the availability of the places visited, while always maintaining the essence of the experience.
The fruit tasting depends on the season and market availability.
We'll meet at the statue of President Gabriel García Moreno.
INCLUDED
  • Certified national tour guide (bilingual)
  • Seasonal fruit tasting
  • Canelazo tasting
  • Interactive cooking class (empanadas)
  • Premium chocolate tasting
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance or admission to the churches or museums
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Gratuities at the places visited
  • Gratuities for tour guides
  • Items of a personal nature

When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

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.