Quito: Tour of the Historic Center with a Cocoa Experience
Quito Historic Center, Ecuador
We will start with Ecuador's golden nugget, which is cacao. You will see the process from fruit to chocolate to cup. Then you will walk through the colonial streets of Quito's Historic Center.
Chocolate and Colonial Quito Walking Tour
This guided walking tour in Quito offers chocolate tasting and visits key colonial plazas and churches, suitable for cultural and culinary enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Chocolate tasting at Loma Grande (La Mama Cuchara)
- Plaza de Santo Domingo
- Plaza de San Francisco
- Church of the Society of Jesus (Compañía de Jesús)
- Plaza de la Independencia
Description
The tour starts at Loma Grande (La Mama Cuchara), where you will taste chocolate and watch the transformation of cacao beans into drinking chocolate. Then, you will explore Quito’s colonial streets with detailed explanations.
You will visit Plaza de Santo Domingo and Plaza de San Francisco. If you want to enter the convent and climb the towers of San Francisco, an additional fee applies. Next, the tour proceeds to the Church of the Society of Jesus (Compañía de Jesús) to observe its domes.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Iglesia del Sagrario and finally Plaza de la Independencia, where you will receive a closing explanation about Quito’s historic center.
Includes
- Entrance to the cacao experience
- Entrance to Compañía de Jesús
- Professional tour guide
- Bottle of water
Excludes
- Additional expenses
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Advice
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a camera. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for optimal experience and photography.
