The Delicious Side of Quito Food Tour
Overview
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This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a journey through Quito’s identity bite by bite.
What makes it unique is the way it blends iconic Ecuadorian dishes, hidden local “huecas,” and meaningful cultural stories behind every flavor. From traditional markets and family-run spots to award-winning chocolate, every stop is carefully selected to show the real Quito beyond tourist restaurants.
You won’t just taste Ecuador—you’ll understand it through its people, traditions, and everyday life. Led by a local guide, this small-group experience is immersive, authentic, and designed for travelers who want to connect with the city in a deeper way.
If you’re looking for more than sightseeing, this is Quito served on a plate.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Your culinary journey begins at Plaza Grande, the historic heart of Quito. Here, your guide will warmly welcome you and share essential introductions before starting this flavorful experience through the city.
Palacio Arzobispal
Here you’ll taste traditional Quito sweets and discover the story behind the famous mistelas, small local treats full of history and flavor.
What‘s Included
Traditional Quito sweets tasting
Fresh exotic fruit juices
Professional bilingual national guide (English & Spanish)
Ecuadorian coffee & liquor tasting
Mote con chicharrón tasting, a classic Andean dish
Crispy Ecuadorian empanadas tasting
Premium Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
Tips and gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Additional food or drinks not listed in the tasting itinerary
Services not specified in the tour description
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Private Quito Food Tour
Private Quito food tour with personalized tastings and guide. Duration: 3 hours Local food
Quito Food Shared Tour
Duration: 3 hours Local food Small-group: Small-group Quito food tour with local tastings and culture.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tastings in historic center of Quito
G3479NZmathildeb,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommand 100% ! Complete tour of the historic center, with different tastings all along the tour, amazing !
Sehr coole Tour
R8957PSsophiah,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marlon did a great Job, we learned a lot
Very fun Quito Centro Historico tour
l ab559,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Sebastian. It was awesome to learn about Quito’s history and to tastes different candies and chocolate flavors. Sebastian kept it very interesting the entire time, and we got to practice our Spanish, though he was considerate enough to translate for us!
Great experience with Sebastián
385lenkac,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great tour with Sebastián - he was very flexible and managed to accustom the tour according to our wishes and interests. He showed us many places, told us a lot about the history of Ecuador and let us try local food. Highly recommended!
Beautiful experience
857mailenc,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice the super loving tour the girl who gave us the tour and explained everything and made us drink coffee made in the moment
Kevin was great! We tried...
Rachel R,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevin was great! We tried lots of great foods and learned about culture and history. Definitely recommend!
Best Tour Guide & Best Chocolate!!!
Tour19533393341,Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a walking tour from Jhonatan, and had an amazing experience learning about Quito! We learned so much about the country's geography, history, language, and, of course, the best local sweets! We'd recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about Quito and visit some of the cities best sights!
Things to Do On Your First Days in Quito
top rope media,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We jumped into this experience last minute and I’m so very glad we did! Jhonathan has so much historical knowledge of Ecuador and its people and it was just a joy to learn from him and experience our first day in Quito together with fellow travelers! Chocolate tastings, sweets, we learned about the indigenous language, the culture and traditions, all while walking around the city. Just really incredible and suitable for all!! I highly recommend.
Perfectooo!
662daant,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a walking tour of Quito’s historical centre with Jhonatan. It was a perfect introduction to the culture, history, society and food of Ecuador! Jhonatan spoke good English and had the answers to all of my questions! He was friendly, generous with his time and gave us many great recommendations. We tasted local candy and did a chocolate tour Perfecto and gracias Jhonatan!
Excellent experience in itself, improves the whole rest of your trip as well!
Frederic B,Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! Our whole family, including teenager, recommend this tour without hesitation! I highly recommend doing this at any point during your stay in Quito, but even more so near the beginning. Our guide (Grace) was friendly and fun, and full of good stories, history, and insights about the city as well as the food. There was a good balance of food and movement, walking between stops. We got everything from fresh juice to soup to the best empanada I've ever had, and other treats as well. We learned about (and sampled) some great Ecuadorian coffee, and did a chocolate tasting that was amazing. What we learned about the city informed some of our plans for open times in our schedule the next few days in Quito. What we sampled and learned about the food inspired our choices throughout our stay. 6 out of 5 stars. Five for the experience itself, and an extra for the bonus effect it had on the rest of our trip.
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