Discover Quito’s vibrant food scene with 14+ tastings, guided by a local expert. Explore historic neighborhoods and savor authentic street eats.
Discover Quito’s vibrant food scene with 14+ tastings, guided by a local expert. Explore historic neighborhoods and savor authentic street eats.
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Quito - The Quito food tour provides guests with a meticulously curated culinary journey, guided by the team of Quito tastemakers.
Before embarking on this adventure, it’s important to note that the tour showcases local cuisine, and due to the nature of street food vendors and local eateries, it may not accommodate all dietary restrictions. Here’s…
- Quito - The Quito food tour provides guests with a meticulously curated culinary journey, guided by the team of Quito tastemakers.
Before embarking on this adventure, it’s important to note that the tour showcases local cuisine, and due to the nature of street food vendors and local eateries, it may not accommodate all dietary restrictions. Here’s a transparent overview to ensure expectations are met:
✘ Not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal diets, lactose intolerance, and severe allergies as the variety of tastings would be significantly limited.
✔ Accommodations for no pork diets, gluten intolerance, mild tree nut/peanut allergies, and no seafood diets are possible, though some tastings may not have alternatives, resulting in a more limited menu.
- Quito - Discover Quito after dark on a 4-hour food tour from the historic center to the La Floresta neighborhood, featuring over 14 tastings. Guided by a local tastemaker, this experience highlights the street food and neighborhood eateries where locals dine in the evening.
Begin in the old town with snacks like cevichocho, then progress to heartier dishes such as encebollado and various styles of fritada. As the tour progresses, you’ll encounter corn-based staples like tigrillo, humita, and empanadas made from morocho and green plantain, along with street favorites like toasted corn with chicharrĂ³n and pan de maĂz.
In La Floresta, the emphasis shifts to Quito’s evening street markets with grilled meats and traditional dishes like caucara completa. Beverages are included as well. Along the way, sample traditional drinks like chicha de jora and colada morada. This tour is not about fine dining; it’s an authentic exploration of Quito’s food scene through the perspective of a local.
- Quito - The tour wraps up after 3.5-4 hours. Participants will leave not only satisfied but with a richer understanding of Quito’s culinary culture and the confidence to continue exploring Ecuador’s cuisine.

- Led by professional tastemaker guides
- 14+ food tastings included, more than any other Quito food tour
- Movable food feast with 7-8 stops around Quito
- Bottled water included
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Quito (private tour or 9+ guests possible)
- Led by professional tastemaker guides
- 14+ food tastings included, more than any other Quito food tour
- Movable food feast with 7-8 stops around Quito
- Bottled water included
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Quito (private tour or 9+ guests possible)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Quito boasts a vibrant culinary heritage that often goes unnoticed. Accompanied by a local tastemaker guide, participants will explore the city from afternoon to evening, transitioning from the historic center to the La Floresta neighborhood, renowned for its street food delights.
With over 14 tastings at various stops, the tour offers a genuine insight…
Quito boasts a vibrant culinary heritage that often goes unnoticed. Accompanied by a local tastemaker guide, participants will explore the city from afternoon to evening, transitioning from the historic center to the La Floresta neighborhood, renowned for its street food delights.
With over 14 tastings at various stops, the tour offers a genuine insight into Quito’s local cuisine. This experience is not about gourmet dining. Guests can anticipate a variety of flavors, including corn-based dishes, plantain snacks, diverse pork preparations, hearty soups, and grilled meats.
The ambiance plays a crucial role in the experience. Exploring these neighborhoods at night allows visitors to witness them at their liveliest, with bustling stalls and an authentic local atmosphere.
Guided by an expert tastemaker and in intimate groups of no more than 8 guests, this tour provides a delightful introduction to the city’s culinary scene.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.