Quito: Street Food Tour with Private Transport
ID: GYG1010123-1562716
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Quito on a street food tour with a local guide. Visit the Santa Clara Market, try a fresh seasonal fruit juice, and enjoy a live demonstration of helado de paila.
Explore Quito through its authentic street food. Visit traditional markets, cafés, and parks with a local guide. Taste traditional food of the city.
Start your journey in a vibrant traditional market. Discover local fruits, herbs, and spices. Enjoy a fresh seasonal fruit juice, a traditional “empanada de viento,” and an intro to typical dishes like hornado, caldo de pata, and guatita.
Located in the heart of the colonial old town, this classic café offers a hearty potato and cheese soup (locro de papas), mote with crispy pork (chicharrón), and a short cultural walk through the historic center between stops.
Time for something sweet and artisanal. Watch a live demonstration of helado de paila (hand-churned ice cream) and taste fresh-made ice cream with local fruit.
End your food adventure in one of Quito’s most iconic street food spots. Tour among traditional street vendors and taste the famous tripa mishqui. Optionally try other dishes like llapingachos, empanadas, etc.
Highlights
- Discover the flavors of Quito on a street food tour with a local guide
- Savor local dishes like empanadas, hornado, caldo de pata, and guatita
- Visit the Santa Clara Market and try a fresh seasonal fruit juice
- Enjoy a live demonstration of helado de paila and taste fresh-made ice cream
- Explore the historic center of Quito and try traditional dishes like llapingachos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Recommended start time: 10:00 AM
Small group: Max. 10 people
INCLUDED
- Local bilingual food guide
- Private transport throughout the tour
- All tastings and 1 non-alcoholic drink per stop
- Live helado de paila demonstration
- Cultural walking segment through the Old Town
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.
