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.

1. 1

   Basilica del Voto Nacional

   30 min

   The Gothic Revival church similar to Notre Dame, where our guide will explain its history, legend and gargoyles.

2. 2

   Museo Camilo Egas

   15 min

   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)

3. 3

   Nucanchi Shop

   20 min

   A unique and special craft shop in the city, we will taste some local snacks such as the famous “dog poop, roasted corn with brown sugar” We’ll also take a shot of a national or non-alcoholic liquor to toast and then dance to indigenous music while wearing the masks of the most famous character “diablo huma”

4. 4

   Calle de las Siete Cruces

   15 min

   Depending on the day, you can taste a sandwich, each city has a sandwich with something special, come and find out why our sandwiches are special and unique

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   Unique place in Quito, because it has the best sweets in the city where we can taste them and you will find some unique sweets in the world as “miscellas”, discover them

6. 6

   Palacio Arzobispal

   15 min

   Place where you can take the best pictures of a colonial house and also taste “empanadas or pristine” all options can be vegetarian or vegan

7. 7

   Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

   20 min

   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"

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   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

9. 9

   Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

   Pass by

   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

10. 10

    Antiguo Banco Central del Ecuador

    10 min

    A brief stop outside the Old Central Bank of Ecuador to learn why we use the dollar and what was our currency?

11. 11

    Stop 11

    15 min

    You cannot leave Quito without buying delicious vegetarian or vegan “humitas and quimbolitos” there are also local options, the tasting of food will be here or elsewhere

12. 12

    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    15 min

    The largest convent in South America, where your guide will give you an explanation of it and some curiosities

13. 13

    Yumbos Chocolate

    25 min

    You like chocolate? Enjoy the best chocolate, where we will have a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine aroma cocoa and the history of it in Ecuador and the world

14. 14

    Plaza de San Francisco

    10 min

    The place may vary, but you can’t leave Quito without having the famous “canelazo” that is a local drink, with or without alcohol you decide. If you were in Quito and you didn't take the cannellazo, you didn't visit Quito.

15. 15

    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    Pass by

    With a beautiful view of the Church of San Francisco you will finish your tour, receiving a souvenir from your experience in Quito.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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