• Quito - The Quito food tour provides guests with a thoughtfully curated culinary journey, guided by our team of local experts.

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, we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Here’s an honest overview to ensure everyone has the right expectations:

✘ Not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal diets, or those with severe allergies, as the tasting options would be very limited.
✔ Suitable for those avoiding pork, gluten, lactose, mild tree nut/peanut allergies, and seafood, although some tastings may not have alternatives, resulting in a more limited menu.

• Quito - Discover Quito’s culinary scene on a 4-hour lunch tour through markets, neighborhood eateries, and family-run establishments, featuring over 14 tastings. This dynamic feast takes you from the surrounding districts into the historic center, stopping at local favorites along the way.

Begin with popular street foods like bolón de verde and corviche, then delve into dishes that define Ecuadorian cuisine. Sample encebollado, a tuna soup with yuca, fried corvina, and highland staples like habas with melloco. Enjoy heartier dishes such as hornado, fritada, and seco de chivo, along with traditional soups like yahuarlocro.

Between stops, savor morocho and fresh juices made from local fruits, concluding with desserts like espumilla, plantain fritters, and ponche quiteño. This tour is not about fine dining; it’s an authentic introduction to genuine Quito cooking.

• Quito - The tour wraps up after 3.5-4 hours. Participants will leave not only satisfied but with a richer understanding of Quito’s food culture and the confidence to continue exploring Ecuadorian 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)

• Alcoholic drinks
• Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Quito’s cuisine is influenced by both the Andes and the coast, and this tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Ecuadorian cooking. Over the course of 4 hours, participants will journey from the outer neighborhoods to the historic center, sampling food from markets, street vendors, and family-owned eateries.

With over 14 tastings, guests will enjoy a variety of dishes, including plantain-based street snacks, fresh seafood, hearty soups, slow-cooked meats, and seasonal fruits, along with traditional drinks and desserts. This experience is not just about tasting dishes; it’s about gaining insight into the history, ingredients, and techniques of Ecuadorian cuisine.

Markets are bustling, informal, and integral to the city’s dining culture, and exploring them with a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide ensures access to the best spots.

Join the daily small group food tour, limited to just 8 guests, for an authentic taste of the real Quito.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.