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Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Quito
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the rich flavors of Quito on this half-day Ecuadorian gastronomy tour. Explore local markets, taste unique dishes, and learn culinary history while enjoying vibrant city sights.

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

Experience Details

If you are a food lover, or just want to get to know the gastronomy of another country, this tour is for you...!!


You will get to know the new city, in the middle of its parks and buildings, you will visit restaurants that offer Ecuadorian food, you will have an explosion of flavors in your mouth, while you learn the history of food and your guide explains fun stories and secret places. ☺️


You can also visit the “Artisan Market” if you want to bring souvenirs from the country, such as ponchos, hats, etc., and you will visit a local market in the city where you will see fruits, food, etc.


- REMEMBER THAT THIS TOUR IS FOR “CARNIVORES AND VEGETARIANS”


- IT IS NOT A TOUR FOR “VEGANS”


- IN EACH RESTAURANT “ONE PLATE OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE” IS INCLUDED.

What You Get

Certified tourist guide
Lunch
In each restaurant the meal is included “ONE PLATE OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE”
Carbonated beverages
In each restaurant each person can buy drinks
Extra food - If you want to eat any additional dishes, it is not included in the tour
Tips

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (Pass By)

Between Av. Patria and 6 de Diciembre is the House of Culture and in front is a McDonald's establishment. At the entrance you will meet your guide, you will recognize it by our brand “TuristiK”.
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Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

Near the university sector, we will visit a restaurant where we will eat the famous “CEVICHOCHO”, this is a ceviche from the Andes, instead of fish it has grains from the mountain. Flavors that mix between salty, citrus, sweet (an explosion of flavor)
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

After eating, exercise is important so it is OPTIONAL, we can visit the artisan market where you can bring some spectacular souvenirs from your visit to the country, as well as ponchos, hats, etc.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

Also in the same neighborhood, we will visit another restaurant where their specialty is dishes made with “PLATANO VERDE”, for example “TIGRILLO” which is cooked green plantain, with fresh cheese and egg.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Universidad Central del Ecuador

As a grand finale near this university we will visit one of the most important local markets in the city “MERCADO SANTA CLARA”, where you will be able to see some fruits from Ecuador. Here in the food court, the guide will explain some traditional dishes and you will be able to try them.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Santhorno - Bar de Empanadas

In this beautiful place we will enjoy a delicious Ecuadorian empanada, made by hand and cooked in the oven. While the empanadas are being prepared, we will visit a “City Art Hotel” where we will observe its spectacular architecture, its history and be able to take surprising photos.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Avenida Patria & Avenida 6 de Diciembre, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170143

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Between Av. 6 de Diciembre and Patria there is a “McDonald’s” at the entrance you will meet your guide, you will recognize him by a cap, pin or bracelet with the word “TuristiK”
End Point

Mercado Santa Clara, Antonio de Ulloa, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170129

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Market in the Central University sector, at the end of the tour the guide will help you take a taxi back to your hotel

Cancellation Policy

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 that the time is in Ecuador Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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