Quito Food Tour: Authentic Local Flavors

Embark on a Quito Gastronomy Expedition and uncover the delicious side of Ecuadorian cuisine. Taste traditional dishes, explore local markets, and indulge in the best chocolate and sweets in the country.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - Begin the culinary adventure at Plaza Grande, the historic center of Quito. The guide will extend a warm welcome and provide essential introductions before embarking on this delightful city exploration.
  • Palacio Arzobispal - Delight in traditional Quito sweets and uncover the history of mistelas,…
What's Included
  • Traditional Quito sweets tasting
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Professional bilingual national guide (English & Spanish)
  • Ecuadorian coffee & liquor tasting
  • Mote con chicharrón tasting, a classic Andean dish
  • Crispy Ecuadorian empanadas tasting
  • Meals
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food or drinks not listed in the tasting itinerary
  • Services not specified in the tour description
Additional Information

This is more than a food tour—it’s an exploration of Quito’s essence, one bite at a time.
What sets it apart is its unique combination of iconic Ecuadorian dishes, hidden local “huecas,” and the rich cultural stories that accompany each flavor. From traditional markets and family-owned eateries to award-winning chocolate, each stop is thoughtfully chosen…

Location
Independence Square
García Moreno
Meeting Point: Plaza Grande (Independence Square), located on Chile Street between García Moreno and Venezuela. Your guide will be waiting next to the Independence Monument, wearing a wine-colored Kunakkuna Experiences hoodie.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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L_ab559
Oct 24, 2025
Very fun Quito Centro Historico tour - We had a great time with Sebastian. It was awesome to learn about Quito’s history and to tastes different candies and chocolate flavors. Sebastian kept it very interesting the entire time, and we got to practice our Spanish, though he was considerate enough to translate for us!
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385lenkac
Oct 20, 2025
Great experience with Sebastián - I had a great tour with Sebastián - he was very flexible and managed to accustom the tour according to our wishes and interests. He showed us many places, told us a lot about the history of Ecuador and let us try local food. Highly recommended!
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857mailenc
Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful experience - Very nice the super loving tour the girl who gave us the tour and explained everything and made us drink coffee made in the moment
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Rachel_r
Apr 27, 2025
Kevin was great! We tried... - Kevin was great! We tried lots of great foods and learned about culture and history. Definitely recommend!
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Tour19533393341
Nov 12, 2024
Best Tour Guide & Best Chocolate!!! - We took a walking tour from Jhonatan, and had an amazing experience learning about Quito! We learned so much about the country's geography, history, language, and, of course, the best local sweets! We'd recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about Quito and visit some of the cities best sights!
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Top_rope_media
Sep 16, 2024
Things to Do On Your First Days in Quito - We jumped into this experience last minute and I’m so very glad we did! Jhonathan has so much historical knowledge of Ecuador and its people and it was just a joy to learn from him and experience our first day in Quito together with fellow travelers! Chocolate tastings, sweets, we learned about the indigenous language, the culture and traditions, all while walking around the city. Just really incredible and suitable for all!! I highly recommend.
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662daant
Sep 13, 2024
Perfectooo! - We did a walking tour of Quito’s historical centre with Jhonatan. It was a perfect introduction to the culture, history, society and food of Ecuador! Jhonatan spoke good English and had the answers to all of my questions! He was friendly, generous with his time and gave us many great recommendations. We tasted local candy and did a chocolate tour Perfecto and gracias Jhonatan!
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Frederic_b
Dec 14, 2023
Excellent experience in itself, improves the whole rest of your trip as well! - Wonderful! Our whole family, including teenager, recommend this tour without hesitation! I highly recommend doing this at any point during your stay in Quito, but even more so near the beginning. Our guide (Grace) was friendly and fun, and full of good stories, history, and insights about the city as well as the food. There was a good balance of food and movement, walking between stops. We got everything from fresh juice to soup to the best empanada I've ever had, and other treats as well. We learned about (and sampled) some great Ecuadorian coffee, and did a chocolate tasting that was amazing. What we learned about the city informed some of our plans for open times in our schedule the next few days in Quito. What we sampled and learned about the food inspired our choices throughout our stay. 6 out of 5 stars. Five for the experience itself, and an extra for the bonus effect it had on the rest of our trip.
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Laura
Jul 17, 2023
Wonderful afternoon in Quito - The tour was super fun! There were many informative, exciting and funny moments. Our guides Jared and Sebastian put in an incredible amount of effort, we had a good time with them both! Highly recommended!
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Patriciahe698re
Jun 30, 2023
Yummy tour in historic Quito - Grace was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to the tastes of Quito, from amazing fruit juices to delicious empanadas to unusual ice cream and to coffee and chocolate demos/tastings. The walking tour helped us get familiar with the historic city center on our first day in Quito. Would highly recommend this tour!
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).