The delicious side of Quito
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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!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Palacio Arzobispal
Here you will taste the traditional Quito sweets and discover the mystery behind the famous Mistelas, small bites with history and flavor.
Mercado de San Francisco
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.
What‘s Included
Tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate
Bilingual national guide (Spanish and English)
Tasting of encebollado
Photos of the experience
Tasting of empanadas
Tasting of mote con chicharrón
Tasting of traditional Quiteño sweets
Tasting of paila ice cream
Tasting of natural juces
Additional food outside the tasting
Services not specified in the itinerary
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The delicious side of Quito
Duration: 3 hours
Local food
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Wonderful afternoon in Quito
Laura L,,Jul 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was super fun! There were many informative, exciting and funny moments. Our guides Jared and Sebastian put in an incredible amount of effort, we had a good time with them both! Highly recommended!
Yummy tour in historic Quito
patriciahE698RE,,Jun 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grace was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to the tastes of Quito, from amazing fruit juices to delicious empanadas to unusual ice cream and to coffee and chocolate demos/tastings. The walking tour helped us get familiar with the historic city center on our first day in Quito. Would highly recommend this tour!
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