Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Overview
Inclusions
- Tasting of traditional sweets
- Chocolate tasting
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica del Voto Nacional, Carchi 122 y Venezuela., Quito 170150 Ecuador
The Neo-Gothic Church similar to Notre Dame, where our guide will accompany you to the towers to have a spectacular panoramic view of the entire city of Quito.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museo Camilo Egas, Venezuela 1302 Cnr Esmeraldas, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palacio Arzobispal, Calle Chile Corner with Venezuela street, in the Independence Square, Quito 170150 Ecuador
Place where you can taste traditional sweets from Ecuador.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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"
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Calle García Moreno, C. García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador
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
Pass By: Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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
Stop At: Antiguo Banco Central del Ecuador, Calle Garcia Moreno Sucre, Quito 170150 Ecuador
A brief stop outside the Old Central Bank of Ecuador to learn why we use the dollar and what was our currency?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, Cuenca 477 y Sucre, Quito 170150 Ecuador
The largest convent in South America, where your guide will give you an explanation of it and some curiosities
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Los Jugos De La Sucre, García Moreno N2-54, Quito 170401, Ecuador
You cannot leave Quito without buying the delicious empanadas and natural juices, but if you are vegetarian or vegan there are also local options (AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yumbos Chocolate, Calle Sebastian de Benalcazar N 2-26 2nd Floor, In front of Iglesia San Francisco, Quito 170150 Ecuador
You like chocolate? Well, we will have a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine aroma cocoa and its history in Ecuador and the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Really enjoyed the tour, Fernando was a fantastic guide and was very engaging and the tour really gave us a feel for the city!
Really enjoyed the tour, Fernando was a fantastic guide and was very engaging and the tour really gave us a feel for the city!Misael was very knowledgeable and made learning about Quito fun. A particular highlight was sampling the best chocolate!
Misael was very knowledgeable and made learning about Quito fun. A particular highlight was sampling the best chocolate!Misael was a fab guide and showed us to many beautiful spots of Quito. He taught us some Spanish too!
Misael was a fab guide and showed us to many beautiful spots of Quito. He taught us some Spanish too!Our guide Misael was really nice and gave us a good insight into the old town of Quito. We learned a lot about the history of important buildings and the Ecuadorian/Quechua culture in general. He also took us to places for tasting local food and drinks. One of the highlights for us was the choco...
Our guide Misael was really nice and gave us a good insight into the old town of Quito. We learned a lot about the history of important buildings and the Ecuadorian/Quechua culture in general. He also took us to places for tasting local food and drinks. One of the highlights for us was the chocolate tasting. The tour itself is not too long (about 2h) and its also possible to go to a place of your own interest while beeing guided by Misael.Excellent tour. Lots of good information Interesting and funny guide Walk through historical as well as new places Higley recommend
Excellent tour. Lots of good information Interesting and funny guide Walk through historical as well as new places Higley recommendFercho had a ton of energy, super knowledgeable and great recommendations. What a great guide for the historic areas of Quito! I would love to have him be our guide on other adventures.
Fercho had a ton of energy, super knowledgeable and great recommendations. What a great guide for the historic areas of Quito! I would love to have him be our guide on other adventures.