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

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

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Quito

Duration

11 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, French, Spanish

Other

Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Quito's vibrant culture with a local guide. Enjoy market visits, Ecuadorian cuisine, art at Guayasamin Museum, shopping at Artisanal Market, iconic sites, and a scenic dining experience.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

Private transportation

Entrance to Guayasamin Museum

Lunch

Dinner

Additional Food and Drinks

Tips for the guide and driver

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

Mercado Central

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.

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Quito Old Town

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!

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Casa Museo Guayasamin

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.

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

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.

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

La Virgen del Panecillo

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.

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

We can pick up all travelers in urban Quito.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

A fun way to spend a day in Quito

May 12, 2026

My husband and I were given a full day private tour by Andy around Quito prior to our departure to the Galápagos Islands. It was a great way to spend the day, and our tour was personalized for us a...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Quito from top to bottom.

May 29, 2025

Andres is a fantastic guide, especially for Americans since his English is impeccable. He took us to all the important places to see around Quito and we spent time in the old town and he explained ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Delicious day in Quito

December 22, 2023

On our way to the Galapagos, as recommended, my wife and I arrived a day early in Quito and decided to spend the day with Galapagos Connoisseur cooking and walking through the historic area. Our e...read more

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