Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
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Are you looking for a tour that mixes history, culture and gastronomy? This tour is the perfect opportunity to get to know the city of Quito and its hidden wonders, along with its landscapes you will have beautiful photographs to remember all your life.
Your experience
Stop 1
The Gothic Revival church similar to Notre Dame, where our guide will explain its history, legend and gargoyles.
Stop 2
An art gallery where they will learn about some of the stories, traditions and ideologies of the indigenous groups of Ecuador. (DEPENDING ON THE DAY THIS PLACE MAY OR NOT BE OPEN)
Stop 3
A unique and special craft shop in the city, we will taste some local snacks such as the famous “dog poop, roasted corn with brown sugar” We’ll also take a shot of a national or non-alcoholic liquor to toast and then dance to indigenous music while wearing the masks of the most famous character “diablo huma”
Stop 4
Depending on the day, you can taste a sandwich, each city has a sandwich with something special, come and find out why our sandwiches are special and unique
Stop 5
Unique place in Quito, because it has the best sweets in the city where we can taste them and you will find some unique sweets in the world as “miscellas”, discover them
Stop 6
Place where you can take the best pictures of a colonial house and also taste “empanadas or pristine” all options can be vegetarian or vegan
Stop 7
Our guide will clearly show you the history and evolution of Quito and Ecuador, from the square you will be able to see "El Plalacio de Gobierno", "The Cathedral". In order to understand why Quito is considered "First Cultural Heritage of Humanity"
Stop 8
You will walk through the most touristy street in the historic center of Quito, where you will see Iglesias, the headquarters of the Royal Audience of Quito, the municipal library, all this will be explained by your guide
Stop 9
Best expression of the Quiteño Baroque, where your guide will explain from the outside why it is called the Church bathed in gold leaf and its main facade, remember that the end of the tour is near this attraction so you can return if you want to visit it by inside
Stop 10
A brief stop outside the Old Central Bank of Ecuador to learn why we use the dollar and what was our currency?
Stop 11
You cannot leave Quito without buying delicious vegetarian or vegan “humitas and quimbolitos” there are also local options, the tasting of food will be here or elsewhere
Stop 12
The largest convent in South America, where your guide will give you an explanation of it and some curiosities
What’s included
- Snacks
- Chocolate tasting
- Tasting of traditional sweets
- Tasting of canelazo - traditional drink with or without alcohol
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
In the Garcia Moreno Park is in front of the Church La Basilica del Voto Nacional between the streets "Venezuela and Francisco de Caldas" You will identify your guide by a cap, bracelet or pin with the word “TuristiK”
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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