Quito Colonial City or Modern District The Ultimate Quito Food Tour: Markets, Fine Dining, and best Chocolate in town.
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What's included
- Lunch
- English speaking guide
- private transportation
- all entrance fees
- Tips for guide and driver
- personal expenses
- drinks
Experience the Culinary Renaissance of Ecuador with Samay Adventures.
Prepare your palate for a sensory journey through local markets, ancestral ingredients, traditional Ecuadorian dishes, contemporary cuisine and premium chocolate.
Discover the ingredients that shape Ecuadorian cuisine.
The supplied itinerary begins in Quito’s vibrant local markets, where travelers encounter organic produce, native grains, tropical fruits, herbs and other ingredients connected to Ecuador’s culinary identity.
Local Markets
Explore traditional markets filled with produce, native grains, tropical fruits, herbs and regional ingredients.
Ancestral Flavors
Connect with Ecuador’s culinary traditions and ingredients shaped by the Andes, Pacific coast and indigenous heritage.
Curated Lunch
Visit a traditional or top-tier restaurant for a carefully selected tasting experience.
Fine Chocolate
Finish with an Ecuadorian chocolate tasting centered on fine-aroma cacao.
From comforting Andean classics to creative modern menus.
The source material highlights dishes such as locro de papa, ceviche, hornado, fanesca and fresh seafood specialties as examples of Ecuador’s culinary connection to the Andes, Pacific coast and indigenous traditions.
The tour then moves toward a curated restaurant experience, where traditional ingredients can be reinterpreted through contemporary techniques.
Andean produce, Pacific seafood and Amazonian influence meet in one culinary journey.
The supplied tour description presents Ecuadorian cuisine as a blend of indigenous heritage, Andean ingredients, Pacific seafood, Amazonian flavors and modern culinary innovation.
Your local chef’s menu may vary, allowing the experience to reflect fresh ingredients and the creativity of the day.
A world-class chocolate tasting to complete the day.
No culinary journey through Quito is complete without exploring Ecuadorian cacao. The supplied itinerary culminates with a chocolate tasting and highlights the country’s Nacional cacao and fine-aroma tradition.
A food tour rooted in the life and atmosphere of Quito.
Beyond the plate, the source material frames the experience as a blend of gastronomy, art and culture through the streets and neighborhoods of Quito.
The itinerary is designed for travelers who want to understand Ecuador not only through landmarks, but through ingredients, local markets, chefs and everyday culinary traditions.
A private culinary day with flexible pacing.
The supplied tour plan offers full-day and half-day options, senior-friendly transportation, manageable walking and English-speaking Samay Adventures guides.
- Full-day (8 hours) or half-day (4 hours) options available.
- Pick-up service from hotels in Quito or another agreed location within the city.
- Lunch, English-speaking guide, private transportation and all entrance fees are included.
- Tips for guide and driver, personal expenses and drinks are extra.
- No passport is required according to the supplied tour information.
- Please inform Samay Adventures about allergies, dietary restrictions or special diets.
- Wear comfortable shoes because this is a walking tour.
- Bring a jacket because afternoon rain is possible.
- Use sun block, a hat and sunglasses.
- Quito altitude: 2,850m / 9,350ft.
- Supplied temperature range: 15–25°C / 55–70°F.
Ready to taste the future of tradition?
Book a private Quito Food Tour with Samay Adventures and explore local markets, Ecuadorian cuisine and premium chocolate in one immersive day.
- At a Glance
Quito Food Tour
Walk the streets of Quito, enjoy a chocolate experience, explore a local market and enjoy a delicious lunch. Please inform us about any dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Duration: Full-day (8 hours) or half-day (4 hours) options available.
- Accessibility: Senior-friendly transport and manageable walking paths.
- Certified Expert Guides: English-speaking guides from the Samay Adventures team.
- Pick-up service: from all hotels in Quito or any location within the city.
- Effortless Exploration: We prioritize comfort and pacing, ensuring you enjoy every stop without the rush.
- Cultural Immersion: Discover Quito’s culinary scene and the soul of the Ecuadorian people.
More about this tour
Today, a new generation of visionary Ecuadorian chefs is transforming local gastronomy into an internationally celebrated culinary movement. Inspired by ancestral cooking techniques and native ingredients such as quinoa, cacao, corn, lupins and fresh seafood, Ecuadorian chefs are redefining Latin American cuisine with creativity and sustainability.
Quito culinary experiences
Possible tastings range from creamy Locro de Papa to fresh ceviches, as well as any creative menu your local chef has prepared.
Ecuadorian dark chocolate
The supplied tour material highlights single-origin Ecuadorian dark chocolate and its fine-aroma cacao tradition as a central tasting experience.
Travel Tips for this tour
- Bear in mind the altitude: 2,850m / 9,350ft.
- Temperature range in the supplied material: 15–25°C / 55–70°F.
- Rain is possible in the afternoon; bring a jacket.
- Departures are available every day. On Sundays, entrance to some churches may not be permitted for tourists; coordinate visits with your local guide.
- This is a walking tour; please wear comfortable shoes.
- The sun is strong at the Equator; use sun block and wear a hat and sunglasses.
- Full-day or half-day tour.
