Quito Eats
Locro de papa creamy with cheese, hornado slow-roast pork and encebollado tuna soup. Quito eats the Andean highlands.
Hosted by one of our Quito tastemakers
Experience hosted by Gustavo & Ibita
What you can expect
Quito food tour - Our Quito lunch tour explores the city through its markets, neighbourhood eateries, and family-run spots. A moveable feast as you travel from the surrounding neighbourhoods down into the historic centre.
The essentials
Destination
Quito, Ecuador
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
14+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Quito food tour
- Smallest group size in Quito
- Led by Quito tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
A neighbourhood meeting point at Av. América y Av. Universitaria.
<p><strong>Cafetería Mary</strong> has served the community for the past 15 years, founded by <strong>Mariana</strong>, who prefers to be known as Mary.
You’ll try
Plantain croquette with meat and eggGreen plantain and fish fritter
<p>When you arrive at <strong>Puesto De Fruta 131 - Mariana</strong>, you're stepping into a vibrant slice of local tradition.
You’ll try
Fruit tasting
<p>When you introduce <strong>Las Corvinas De Fernando</strong>, begin with its deep-rooted history in Quito's food culture.
You’ll try
Ecuadorean fried fishEcuadorian tuna soup with yuca
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Quito food tour, Smallest group size in Quito, Led by Quito tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Gustavo
Gustavo T
Our new head guide in Quito. Gus has already been running several tours with guests so he is familiar now with the route and tastings.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Reviews
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