Sweets, cravings and history in colonial Quito

Quito Historic Center Food and Culture Tour

This guided tour in Quito's historic center suits travelers interested in heritage, traditional foods, and colonial architecture.

Highlights

• Taste typical foods, sweets, and traditional drinks of your choice
• Enjoy a typical lunch in a colonial setting
• Tour Quito's colonial historic center
• Experience fine chocolate made with world-renowned cacao

Description

Quito's historic center features extensive heritage sites including buildings, churches, squares, and art. The tour explores local traditions and foods embedded in its history, such as 19th-century ice cream, traditional sweets and pastries, sandwiches with generational recipes, and coffee shops housed in 17th- to 19th-century buildings.

Participants learn about fine chocolate production, its history, and taste its high quality. The route includes atmospheric places filled with stories and typical Ecuadorian dishes like empanadas and traditional snacks. You select which foods to try at various historical locations throughout Quito.

Includes

• Optional pick-up from your accommodation
• Tour guide sharing local stories, information, and legends
• Visits to special historical sites, churches, squares, and old houses in central Quito
• Stops at locations offering traditional foods and sweets tasting

Excludes

• Entry fees to selected sites or meals, as visitors choose activities during the tour
• Local transportation, depending on your accommodation and chosen mode

Important Information

• Admission to optional sites ranges from $1 to $5
• Meal prices vary from less than $1 to $10
• The tour involves substantial walking
• Multiple food options are available along the route

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and book in the morning to avoid afternoon crowds.