The delicious side Quito
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
100
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English, Spanish
Age Requirement
1 - 100 Ages
Tour Overview
Get ready for an experience full of flavor! ??
Discover Quito's gastronomy and eat like a true local. On this tour, we will take you to taste the most traditional dishes and drinks, those that have conquered palates for generations.
✨ Flavors that tell stories. From a steaming cup of Ecuadorian coffee to a delicious potato locro or a refreshing colada morada, every bite is a journey to our roots.
? Unique in the world. They say there's no other place where food has as much heart as in Ecuador... and we're ready to prove it to you!
Come hungry and be amazed by the authentic flavors of Quito - we're waiting for you! ??
Route
Starts from
Quito
Ends in
Quito
Highlights
Itinerary
Our gastronomic tour starts at the Plaza Grande, where our guide will welcome you and give you all the necessary indications to enjoy this culinary adventure.
- ? First stop: Archbishop's Palace: Here you will taste the traditional Quito sweets and discover the mystery behind the famous Mistelas, small bites with history and flavor.
- ? Traditional Quito Market: We will dive into one of the oldest markets in the city, where you can enjoy the incredible variety of Ecuadorian fruits, refreshing natural juices, and the classic Mote con Chicharrón, a dish beloved by the Quiteños.
- ?️ Huecas: the heart of Quiteño flavor: We will stop at the famous huecas, small restaurants with a great flavor. Here you will taste crunchy empanadas, encebollado (Ecuador's star soup), and Cevichochos, a delicacy you can't pass up.
- ? Barrio La Ronda: sweets and coffee: We will arrive at La Ronda, where we will enjoy the traditional paila ice cream and live a unique experience with Ecuadorian coffee, recognized for its aroma and quality.
- ? Grand finale: the best chocolate in the world: We will finish with a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate, considered one of the best in the world, a perfect way to close this tour full of flavor!
? Do you have a dish in mind that you want to try? Tell us about it and we'll find the best place for you! ?
Trip includes
Included
Bilingual national guide (Spanish and English)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English
SpanishTasting of typical dishes, including:
Encebollado, Ecuador's most famous soup ?
Crispy empanadas sprinkled with sugar ?
Mote con chicharrón, a Quiteño delicacy with corn and pork ?
Natural juices made with exotic fruits ?
Paila ice cream, handmade ?
Traditional Quiteño sweets ?
Ecuadorian chocolate ?
Vegan
Vegetarian
MeatPhotos of the experience
How to find your guide?
Our guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with a wine-colored hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a wine-colored umbrella with our name on it.
What to bring for the tour?
Camera or smartphone to capture every moment
Sun block, hat and sunglasses (Quito's sun can surprise you!)
Bottled water (you can buy more on the way)
Comfortable shoes to walk without problems
Rain jacket because in Quito the weather changes in seconds
Other important information
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please indicate them at the time of booking so we can make the necessary adjustments to your experience.
Excluded
Additional food outside the tasting
Services not specified in the itinerary
Tips
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Book the tour by paying only 25% upfront, and settle the remaining amount 30 days before the tour departure.
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