Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Are you looking for a tour that mixes history, culture and gastronomy? This tour is the perfect opportunity to get to know the city of Quito and its hidden wonders, along with its landscapes you will have beautiful photographs to remember all your life.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Basilica del Voto Nacional
The Neo-Gothic Church similar to Notre Dame, where our guide will accompany you to the towers to have a spectacular panoramic view of the entire city of Quito.
30 minutesMuseo Camilo Egas
An art gallery where they will learn about some of the stories, traditions and ideologies of the indigenous groups of Ecuador. (DEPENDING ON THE DAY THIS PLACE MAY OR NOT BE OPEN)
15 minutesPalacio Arzobispal
Place where you can taste traditional sweets from Ecuador.
15 minutesPlaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Our guide will clearly show you the history and evolution of Quito and Ecuador, from the square you will be able to see "El Plalacio de Gobierno", "The Cathedral". In order to understand why Quito is considered "First Cultural Heritage of Humanity"
20 minutesCalle García Moreno
You will walk through the most touristy street in the historic center of Quito, where you will see Iglesias, the headquarters of the Royal Audience of Quito, the municipal library, all this will be explained by your guide
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Best expression of the Quiteño Baroque, where your guide will explain from the outside why it is called the Church bathed in gold leaf and its main facade, remember that the end of the tour is near this attraction so you can return if you want to visit it by inside
Antiguo Banco Central del Ecuador
A brief stop outside the Old Central Bank of Ecuador to learn why we use the dollar and what was our currency?
10 minutesIglesia y Convento de San Francisco
The largest convent in South America, where your guide will give you an explanation of it and some curiosities
15 minutesLos Jugos De La Sucre
You cannot leave Quito without buying the delicious empanadas and natural juices, but if you are vegetarian or vegan there are also local options (AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY)
15 minutesYumbos Chocolate
You like chocolate? Well, we will have a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine aroma cocoa and its history in Ecuador and the world.
30 minutesIncluded
- Tasting of traditional sweets
- Chocolate tasting
Not Included
- Lunch (Empanadas $ 1.25, natural juices $ 1, local vegetarian or vegan options $ 1)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.