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Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito
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Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito

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Experience the Famous Foods of Historic Quito on this tasty fun-filled tour! Go along with a savvy local bilingual guide to popular Quiteño eateries, markets, cafes, plazas and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Quito's culinary landscape. We will stop at several locations tasting such classic bites as quesadillas, mote, empanadas, Ceviche, canelazo, and Ecuadorian chocolate and coffee. Along the way, meet locals and learn about Quito's rich culinary history. - Historic Quito Food Tour - Sample the best Quiteño cuisine inclusing quesadillas, mote, ceviche and seco de chivo - Learn about the diverse culinary history of Quito's rich cuisine. - Explore the Quito culinary landscape along with a local in-the-know guide
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • All tasting and snacks mentioned on the itinerary will be included. - Quesadilla - Fruit Juice - Local Fruits - Mote
  • We will stop for lunch in the Historic Center. You will have an option between a Ceviche or Seco de Chivo (goat stew) with a side of Empanadas de Morocho
  • (OPTIONAL) at the end of the tour we will walk to La Ronda street to taste the best Canelazo (local cocktail served hot) served and prepared in a clay jug
  • At lunch time, you will taste Ecuador's tasty local soda - Orangine, which is blackberry flavor and so delicious
  • After the chocolate tasting at San Francisco Church we will head to Cafe Bolivar for the best cup of coffee in Old Town Quito
  • Chocolate Tasting
  • Private transportation
  • In the know and friendly bilingual guide
  • Entry/Admission - Quito
What's not included
  • Additional food or drinks not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up from any hotel located in urban Quito. For pick-up at a hotel close to the airport we charge an extra $35 USD per way.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito Ecuador
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148757P22

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148757P22

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        Michael W
        Liberty Township, OH22 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This was the second tour we booked after an amazing tour the day before exploring the Mindo Cloud Forest! We started at a local cafe for coffee and Quito style quesadillas. We enjoyed fresh juice and fruit tasting at Mercado Central, followed by lunch at the historic San Agustin. We then strolled Old Town Quito, stopping for a quick tour of Church of La Compañía before ending the day with a delicious local cocktail, canelazo. Andres helped us have another great day in Quito. He went over and above to help us find delicious local food, shared history of the area and was a lot of fun to hang out with! Having a guide who is in love with their city like Andres makes for a perfect experience!
        Written March 18, 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Our Famous Food Tour is great! Especially when you have great company. Great food and great company makes for a fantastic day. Thanks for the wonderful review. Cheers!
        Written March 20, 2024
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        Dale K
        Regina, Canada4 contributions
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        Feb 2023
        Andres picked us up from the hotel and the first stop was for a breakfast sweet quesadilla fresh from a local family bakery. The rest of the day was a walking tour of Old Town stopping for juices, fruits, sampling of various local dishes, lunch with local menu selections and finally a great stop for coffee. Andres was a great guide - he sure knows his food lol. It was a day we won't forget.
        Written February 25, 2023
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        Hi Dale, wow thanks for the great review! I had a great time with you guys trying all the famous food and exploring downtown Quito was a blast. Hope you had a wonderful time in Galapagos. Cheers!
        Written February 26, 2023
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        hottub27607
        Raleigh, North Carolina121 contributions
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        Jan 2025 • Family
        Andre the operator owner could not have been more accommodating and helpful in some special attention we asked for. His willingness to attend to our ever need was never questioned. If you are considering a special culinary experience and adventure I'd recommend his tour. You won't go wrong. Was a pleasure working with is company.
        Written January 22, 2025
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        Im so happy you had a great time with me on your Famous Food Tour. This tour is my signature tour and it makes my day to hear you had a great time. I really appreciate your comments it was a pleasure meeting you guys, hope you had a blast in Ecuador. Cheers!
        Written February 1, 2025
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        Kahli
        Texas6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Andres was a great guide. He picked us up right on time and took us to eat some great food. He was very kind and knowledgeable, and we had a great time. It was our first day in Quito and we were tired from traveling. It was a nice, easy tour for our first day. Don’t eat breakfast!
        Written April 13, 2023
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        Hi Kahli, thanks for this great review! I had a blast with you gals. We had some great traditional food and it was cool meeting you. Cheers!
        Written April 15, 2023
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        Sherre M
        Baton Rouge, LA72 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Couples
        Andres led us with our food tour through the market place with many tasty samples. I was concerned about sampling in the market place because I didn't want to start my trip with stomach issues. But there were no issues at all. We also had a big meal, ice cream, & then chocolate tastings.
        Definitely go hungry.
        Written April 30, 2024
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        Im so happy you had a great time on your Famous food tour. Thanks for the great review. Great meeting y’all. Cheers!
        Written May 4, 2024
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        John V
        Hunters Hill, Australia325 contributions
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        Mar 2024 • Couples
        Really enjoyed the professionalism and staying away from normal tourist haunts. Wealth of general knowledge in addition to great food stops made for a very enjoyable four hours.
        Written March 20, 2024
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        Hi John, thanks for the amazing review! I had a blast with you guys. Tons of great food and great company makes for a fantastic day in Quito
        Written March 22, 2024
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