Full-Day Private Tour Explore the Food, Art and Culture in Quito

This tour will have you feeling like a true local. You will visit the market, cook Ecuadorian food, visit the Guayasamin Museum, shop till you drop at the Artisanal Market, visit the Panecillo Virgen Statue and have a wonderful dinner at Pims restaurant with the best views of Quito. You will be accompanied by Andres the owner of the company. Andres is a true local who loves showing his native town to travelers. It's truly an amazing tour and experience you can't miss!

1. 1

   Mercado Central

   1.3 hours

   Our first stop is at Mercado Central or Central Market. This is one of the oldest markets in Quito and my favorite. We will explore the market, have a local fruit juice, learn about the immense variety of fruits and vegetables available, meet market vendors, and have a traditional snack "mote con fritada". After this fun-packed adventure, we will head to our cooking class.

2. 2

   Quito Old Town

   2.5 hours

   Following the market visit we will head to the Historic Center to our cooking class venue. The class takes places inside a colonial house with open space for cooking and having a great time. We will meet the chef here and you will learn Ecuadorian cooking techniques to create a delicious meal. The entire experience is fantastic and a whole lot of fun!

3. 3

   Casa Museo Guayasamin

   2.5 hours

   After our wonderful cooking class, we head to the Casa Museo Guayasamin (Guayasamin Home and Museum). This is an amazing experience. You get to visit and explore the last home of Guayasamin and his art studio. All while learning about this incredibly talented art genius. Next, is a tour of the Guayasamin Museum. Here you get to see some of Guayasamin's largest and most impressive paintings. Truly an amazing experience.

4. 4

   Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

   1.3 hours

   We will make a stop at the Mercado Artesanal (Artisanal Market) for souvenir shopping. Here you can find great stuff for gifts for your loved one back home. Alpaca jackets and blankets, ponchos, Panama hats, and Ecuadorian chocolate and coffee are available for purchase here.

5. 5

   La Virgen del Panecillo

   2.5 hours

   After a quick stop at your hotel, we head to El Panecillo to visit the statue and get the best views of Quito at night. We have reservations at the Pims restaurant for dinner with a spectacular view.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.