Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

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Earliest Date Available: November 14, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Quito

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4 hours

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Max 8 guests

Language

English

Location

Quito

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English

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Earliest Date Available: November 14, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Quito’s food is shaped by both the Andes and the coast, and this tour brings those influences together into a crash course in Ecuadorian cooking. Over 4 hours you'll move from the outer neighbourhoods into the historic centre, eating at the markets, street vendors and family-run eateries. With 14+ tastings, you’ll experience everything from plantain-based street snacks and fresh seafood to hearty soups, slow-cooked meats, and seasonal fruits, alongside traditional drinks and desserts. It’s not just about trying dishes, it's about understanding the history, ingredients and techniques in Ecuadorian cuisine. Markets are busy, informal, and central to how the city eats, and visiting them with a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide helps you navigate to the best spots. Join our daily small group food tour limited to just 8 guests for an authentic taste of the real Quito.

Led by professional tastemaker guides

14+ food tastings included, more than any other Quito food tour

Movable food feast with 7-8 stops around Quito

Bottled water included

Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Quito (private tour or 9+ guests possible)

Alcoholic drinks

Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Quito

Our Quito food tour offers guests a culinary experience carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of Quito tastemakers. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors and local eateries mean we cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal diets and severe allergies as the number of tastings would be very limited. ✔ No pork diets, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, mild tree nut / peanut allergies and no seafood diets are possible though some tastings do not have alternatives available and the menu would be more limited.

Our Quito food tour offers guests a culinary experience carefully curated food adventure, led by our…

3 hours · Admission Ticket Free

Quito

Explore Quito’s food culture on a 4-hour lunch tour through markets, neighbourhood eateries, and family-run spots, with 14+ tastings along the way. This moveable feast takes you from the surrounding districts down into the historic centre, pausing in spots beloved by locals along the way. You’ll start with familiar street favourites like bolón de verde and corviche before moving into the dishes that define Ecuadorian cooking. Along the way, try encebollado, a tuna soup with yuca, fried corvina, and highland staples like habas with melloco. There are also slower, richer plates such as hornado, fritada, and seco de chivo, alongside traditional soups like yahuarlocro. Between stops, you’ll sample morocho and fresh juices made from local fruits, finishing with sweets like espumilla, plantain fritters, and ponche quiteño. This isn’t about fine dining, it’s an authentic crash course on the real Quito cooking.

Explore Quito’s food culture on a 4-hour lunch tour through markets, neighbourhood eateries, and fam…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Quito

The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of Quito’s food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through Ecuador.

The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understandi…

Meeting Point

La Piedra UCE, Metropolitan District of Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170129

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The meeting point at the La Piedra UCE rock monument is accessible by taxi from most of the city's hotels or via the metro. The closest stop is Estacion Universidad Central Metro station, a 5-minute walk away. Uber is available in Quito and a safe and convenient way to reach the meeting point.

End Point

Independence Square, García Moreno, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170401

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The tour concludes at the Independence Square in the heart of Quito's historic old town. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.

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MissyP66October 2026 • TripAdvisor

Very Good

Really enjoyed the experience. We tried things that we would not have done on our own. You should pace yourself as there is so much food and juices that are a meal in themselves. The trip to the market was a nice touch.

229myrakAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

This tour is a must!!

This was an incredible experience. The food was well-chosen and delicious, and we explored more than one neighborhood. We tried so many great versions of iconic Ecuadorian dishes. We never would have been able to discover all of this on our own. Our guides (we had two because our guide was training someone) were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and personable. We felt so fortunate to have taken this tour. We can't recommend it highly enough.

Lori_HJuly 2026 • Viator

Too much great food

Gustavo was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about traditional Ecuadorian food and took us to food markets and restaurants that prepare great Ecuadorian food. I appreciated that it was a walking tour because we ate so much food. Full plates were provided at 6 places. My only complaint would be that they give you too much food, it should be scaled down to tastings.

Karyn MMay 2026 • TripAdvisor

Gustavo & that famous Encebollado Sopa!

Gustavo! This tour is only 3 months old and it’s getting a lot of attention. As it should!. You will NOT leave hungry. Got to sample fruits in the market. Had typical lunch dishes and ended with a dessert tasting. Check out @oldbitchtravels on Instagram for photos!!