Quito Colonial City or Modern District The Ultimate Quito Food Tour: Markets, Fine Dining, and best Chocolate in town.
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- Lunch
- English speaking guide
- private transportation
- all entrance fees
- Tips for guide and driver
- personal expenses
- drinks
TOUR EXPERIENCEQuito Food Tour
Prepare your palate for a sensory revolution. Ecuador’s culinary scene is currently dominating the global stage, led by a new generation of visionary chefs who are reimagining ancestral recipes with modern, avant-garde techniques. This exclusive Quito gastronomy experience takes you beyond the plate, connecting you to the soul of the Andes, the fresh air of Pacific Ocean and the magical Rain Forest.
SAMAY ADVENTURESThe Gold of Ecuador: A World-Class Chocolate Tasting
No culinary pilgrimage to Quito is complete without honoring the origins of chocolate. We culminate our tour with a chocolate tasting. Ecuador has elevated chocolate-making to a fine art form, using the Nacional cacao —the oldest and rarest variety of fine aroma coco beans.
Taste the world’s rarest chocolate and reimagined ancestral recipes.
SAMAY ADVENTURESQuito’s local markets
From the vibrant streets of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage City, to the traditional city markets, this immersive itinerary blend gastronomy, art and culture. Travelers will visit traditional local markets filled with organic produce, native grains, tropical fruits, herbs, and exotic ingredients that have shaped Ecuador’s culinary identity for centuries. Historic dishes such as locro de papa, ceviche, hornado, fanesca, and fresh seafood specialties reflect the country’s deep connection to the Andes, the Pacific coast, and indigenous traditions.
SAMAY ADVENTURESDiscover Ecuadorian Cuisine, Ancestral Flavors and Fine Dining,
Ready to discover the extraordinary flavors of Ecuador? This exclusive luxury culinary journey through Ecuador invites travelers to explore one of South America’s best-kept gastronomic secrets. Rich in biodiversity, culture, and ancestral traditions, Ecuadorian cuisine combines indigenous heritage, Andean ingredients, Pacific seafood, Amazonian flavors, and contemporary culinary innovation into one unforgettable foodie adventure.
- At a Glance
Quito Food Tour
- Duration: Full-day (8 hours) or half-day (4hours) 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 landmark without the rush.
- Cultural Immersion: Discover "Quito’s culinary scene" and the soul of the Ecuadorian people.
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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 like quinoa, cacao, corn, lupins, and fresh seafood, Ecuador’s innovative chefs are redefining Latin American cuisine with creativity and sustainability. Ecuador is now gaining recognition in prestigious rankings such as Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, attracting discerning travelers and food enthusiasts from around the world.
Quito culinary experiences
Here, you’ll savor the best of Ecuadorian cuisine, a possibility could be from the creamy, comforting Locro de Papa (potato soup) to zesty, fresh ceviches—each dish a masterpiece of sustainable, farm-to-table cooking or any creative or delicious menu your local chef has prepared.
Ecuadorian dark chocolate
Unlike common sweets, this single-origin Ecuadorian dark chocolate offers a unique and exquisite flavor only comparable to fine wine or aged whisky. By supporting age-old traditions and local communities, this experience allows you to taste what is widely considered the best chocolate in the world. Enjoy Ecuador chocolate tours.
Travel Tips for this tour
Bear in mind the altitude: 2850m / 9350ft
Temperature range between: 15 a 25C / 55F a 70F
Could be rain in the afternoon, bring a jacket.
Departures every day (Sundays entrance to some churches are not permitted for tourist, coordinate with your local guide visits.
This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
Sun is strong at the equator, please put sun block, wear a hat and sunglasses.
Full day tour or half day tour
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