Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito

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

Itinerary
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Pass By: Basilica del Voto Nacional, Carchi 122 y Venezuela., Quito 170150 Ecuador

Our first stop is at a vintage shop where they bake and serve the best Quesadilla in town. Quesadillas in Quito are nothing like Quesadillas in Mexico. Quesadillas in Quito are sweet, fluffy, and crunchy at the same time, a true delight! The neighborhood around the Quesadilla shop is quintessential Quito. We will check out some of the sights and make a quick stop at La Basilica - gothic church in Quito - for some pics.

Stop At: Mercado Central, Av. Pichincha, Quito 170150 Ecuador

After our first local snack we head down to the Central Market. I truly love this market and here you can find some of the best stalls and vendors offering tasty snacks, fruit juice, and much more! We will tour the Central Market, I will explain and comment along the way and we will taste Quito food essentials such as; local Fruit Juice, quirky and endemic fruits, mote surtido (hominy with a mix of grains and bits of pork) and take in the sights and smells of the market.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Our next stop is the Plaza Grande or Independence Square in the center of Historic Old Town Quito. Here we will check out the Presidential Palace, Cathedral and Archbishops Palace hunting down 3 more food essentials. This will be our lunch stop, we will taste the Empanadas de Morocho (my favorite empanada of all time), a Seco de Chivo (goat stew), or a traditional Quito Ceviche at a local cafeteria/ice-cream shop that has been around since 1858. We will pair these traditional foods with our local Mora (blackberry) flavored soda - Orangine.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: San Francisco De Asis Church, VGMQ+MH6, Eduardo Flores, Quito 170133, Ecuador

After lunch we head over to San Francisco Church. Here we learn about the legends and myths of the church and plaza and we head for a premium Chocolate Tasting. Ecuadorian chocolate is considered the best in the world and you will be able to enjoy an up close and personal experience with chocolate.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Teatro Bolivar, Calle Flores 421 y Junin, Quito 170150 Ecuador

After some great chocolate, we walk along pedestrian-only streets to find a burned-down theater called - Teatro Sucre. Here on the first floor, they have refurbished a vintage coffee shop where we will sample the best coffee cup in Quito IMHO.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Calle La Ronda, Juan de Dios Morales, Quito 170150 Ecuador

To finish the day, we will walk down La Ronda Street where we will be able to taste the local cocktail served hot - Canelazo. La Ronda street is a very traditional street of Quito and a must-see while visiting. If we are lucky, we will find the local pubs serving Canelazos the old-fashioned way, from a clay pot or jug. (OPTIONAL) And we will be done with the best food tasting tour in Quito!

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"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"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 11:00 AM
Duração: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Airports

• Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito Ecuador

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Snacks - All tasting and snacks mentioned on the itinerary will be included. - Quesadilla - Fruit Juice - Local Fruits - Mote
• Lunch - 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
• Alcoholic Beverages - (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
• Soda/Pop - At lunch time, you will taste Ecuador's tasty local soda - Orangine, which is blackberry flavor and so delicious
• Coffee and/or Tea - 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 - San Francisco De Asis Church

Não Incluído

• Additional food or drinks not mentioned on the itinerary
• Gratuities

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