Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

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Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

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US$42.69 per guest

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

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Quito

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 20 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Experience Details

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

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

You can also visit the “Artisanal Market” if you want to bring souvenirs of the country, such as ponchos, hats, etc., and you will know a local market of the city where you will observe fruits, food, etc.

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

- NOT A TOUR FOR “VEGANS”

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

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”.

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

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

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

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

Mercado Santa Clara

Stop at one of the best markets in Quito, where you will taste some unique local fruits and have a stop to taste some local and typical Ecuadorian dishes. Discover true local cuisine in a clean, good and safe market

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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

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.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 39 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Great food, great vibes

September 04, 2026

Great experience with Stefi! We had plenty of fantastic food and discovered great places. Highly recommended.

(TripAdvisor)

Delicious local dishes

August 26, 2026

We had such an amazing experience on this tour! We got to try a lot of amazing Ecuadorian dishes and learn a lot about local cuisine. Vivi was such a great guide! Highly recommend this tour to anyo...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Excellent tour and value

July 12, 2026

Kevin was an amazing guide! We had such a fun time being shown around Old Town, learning about the history of Quito, and getting to sample local food and drinks! I would definitely recommend this t...read more

(Viator)

An exceptional...

June 13, 2026

An exceptional gastronomic tour with Kevin. Itinerary was not rush. Very informative and fun day! Highly recommended!

(Viator)

Great way to try new foods

June 04, 2026

Vivi was an excellent guide for this excursion! We were the only guests so we got a private experience and enjoyed sampling so many foods and seeing several markets. She gave us lots of information...read more