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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
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Quito
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Duration
11 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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English, French, Spanish
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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.

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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

1

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
2

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
3

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
4

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
5

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

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We can pick up all travelers in urban Quito.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Ecuador Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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