Top Ecuador Dining Experiences

A new place offers so many new experiences but when you go home, all you have is the pictures of your time there. This Quito Cooking Class and Market Tour with Professional Chef lets you bring home much more than just photos, as you'll learn to make traditional recipes with a gourmet twist in old town Quito.

Quito has a great food scene, but it can take local knowledge to tell the difference between touristy spots and favorite local haunts. On this small-group tour, let a guide do the hard work for you and lead you to a variety of great places to eat. Get tips on the best dishes to try, and hear fascinating stories about the city’s history and gastronomy that you’d miss on solo explorations.

Swim with playful sea lions and other Galapagos marine life on a small-group snorkeling and fishing tour to Santa Fe Island. A short boat ride from Puerto Ayora takes you to a peaceful bay with crystalline waters. Using provided snorkel gear, get up close to sea turtles, eagle rays, sharks, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish. Later, take a wildlife tour of the island and have the chance to fish during the return journey.

Explore the rich tapestry of Ecuadorian cuisine with a unique food tasting experience in the heart of Quito. This curated culinary journey features small, traditional dishes representing the diverse regions of Ecuador, from the Andes to the Coast and the Amazon. Sample a variety of flavorful bites, including fresh tropical fruits, natural juices, and classic main courses, all served in a cozy setting that reflects the market tradition of 'la probana.' Perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts, this tasting offers an intimate connection to Ecuador’s culinary heritage, making each bite a delightful discovery.

Discover the flavors of Ecuador through a guided tasting session designed to go beyond surface-level tourism. This small-group experience introduces you to up to 32 local foods and drinks, explained in context by a knowledgeable local host. Instead of just eating, you’ll understand how, when, and why locals enjoy these foods in their daily lives. - Learn more about Ecuador cuisine than by eating out alone - Small group for a personal, social experience - Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and culture seekers - All tastings and drinks included

We bring the vineyard experience to the city where you can enjoy high-level Ecuadorian wines and signature Ecuadorian gastronomy.

The private chocolate experience in Cuenca begins at the Huachi Chocolate Museum, where you can taste three types of artisanal chocolate and learn about its composition and how to distinguish them. Explore the aromas and flavors of chocolate to prepare, visit the artisanal products store, and conclude with a practical session where you will make chocolate yourself. A host will welcome you in English or Spanish, thus facilitating the follow-up of the tasting and the workshop. The visit also introduces you to several entrepreneurs who supply the artisanal store.

Spend a memorable night out in Quito with dinner and a performance of the renowned ‘Jacchigua’ show presented by the Ecuadorean National Folkloric Ballet. Savor a meal of haute Andean cuisine and a welcome drink before taking your seats for a brilliant display of traditional music, dancing, and costumes featuring more than 90 talented performers and special effects. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes it a safe and stress-free nightlife experience.

We offer a unique and exclusive experience, we visit the best restaurants in Puerto Ayora talking, trying delicious dishes and drinks, we can meet the chef and get to know the local culinary culture in depth, with the help of our team and excellent and fun local hosts. Very important: if you have any allergies or intolerances, please let us know so we can customize your menu.

Our expert beer someliers will guide you on a tasteful journery of local Ecuadorian Craft Beer, featuring various local ingredients resulting in flavorful experiences. You'll enjoy 3 samples of local beers and at the end we will make available a pint of your choosing of our house beers. Our taps change on a daily basis, so make sure your open to trying something new!

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is through its cuisine, and this cooking workshop takes it one step further. Alongside a private host, get your hands dirty and learn how to make traditional Ecuadorian dishes, that have been passed down through generations, from scratch. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor complemented by good conversation with your host.

This is not a demonstration-style cooking class, it’s a forest-to-table experience co-created with a Kichwa family on their own land. You’ll harvest ingredients directly from a traditional chakra, an Indigenous agroforestry system that mirrors the natural biodiversity of the Amazon and reflects generations of ecological knowledge. Rather than simply observing, you participate in every step: foraging seasonal ingredients, preparing dishes using traditional techniques, and assembling maitos cooked over fire. The experience is developed and operated in partnership with the host family, ensuring tourism directly supports local livelihoods and cultural continuity. By sharing a meal, stories, and homemade artisanal wines together, guests gain insight into a living Indigenous food tradition that is grown and practiced daily.

This half day experience allows you to visit an organic farm with several plantations where you can choose the products of the harvest to prepare your own food. This is a fun and educational way to learn more about Ecuadorian cuisine, where you will learn to make typical dishes with natural and fresh ingredients. You will be surprised how easy and tasty it is to cook with products from the farm to your table. Then we will participate in an entertaining and educational experience to learn more about the wonderful world of chocolate. Discover how cocoa is grown, harvested, fermented and dried, the most valued in the world for its quality and flavor. Taste the cocoa fruit and learn about its properties and health benefits. Participate in an artisan chocolate workshop, where you will learn how to roast, grind, refine, temper cocoa and create your own chocolate bars or chocolates with different flavors and percentages of chocolate. You will be an expert chocolatier!

Foodies visiting Guayaquil—this one’s for you! Enjoy the ultimate gastronomic experience to help you learn about Ecuadorian dishes, without doing any prior research. During the experience, you can discover fun facts about local ingredients that you’d miss out on otherwise, with an exciting exploration of the municipal markets. Then, enjoy a chance to prepare and taste a range of traditional dishes, which may include shrimp ceviche and “yapingacho” (Ecuadorian pancakes).

What sets this experience apart is Ecuador itself, one of the most biodiverse fruit regions on Earth, where the Andes and Amazon converge. You won’t just taste unusual flavors; you’ll uncover the living heritage of farmers, healers, and families who have relied on these fruits for centuries. Unlike typical food tours, this journey reveals ancestral uses, seasonal rhythms, and the surprising ways fruits shape medicine, rituals, and everyday life. Each group is intentionally small (max 8) to keep the tasting intimate, and seasonal harvests mean no two experiences are ever the same. Many travelers call it the most colorful and eye-opening highlight of their Quito trip, and with our 5-Star Experience Guarantee (full refund if it’s anything less), you can book with total peace of mind

Immerse yourself in Quito's rich history and vibrant culture with our captivating walking tour through this UNESCO Cultural Heritage city. Begin at the majestic Basilica del Voto Nacional, offering stunning panoramic views of Quito. Explore Plaza de la Independencia, the historic center, and learn about Ecuador's political and cultural evolution. Stroll along Calle García Moreno, rich with historical significance, and visit the Antiguo Banco Central del Ecuador to understand the nation's transition to the US dollar. Marvel at the religious art and architecture of the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, the largest convent in South America. Delight in traditional Ecuadorian sweets at Palacio Arzobispal, enjoy empanadas and refreshing juices at Los Jugos De La Sucre, and conclude with a luxurious chocolate tasting at Yumbos Chocolate, capturing the essence of Quito's unique culinary heritage.

Glide up the estuary in a motorised canoe to see the peaceful local mangrove forest. Spot native birds and aquatic creatures living amongst the trees with the help of your guide. Visit a cacao farm to harvest and sample your own cacao and tropical fruit. Learn about the chocolate making process before enjoying a delicious traditional Ecuadorian lunch and chocolate dessert.

Our team offers you exceptional service. Contemplate the majesty of its volcanic landscapes, with the iconic Pinnacle as a backdrop. Enjoy personalized attention as you explore white sand beaches and meet the charming Galapagos penguins. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Galapagos with us.

Walk and snorkel around the island to discover the flora and fauna. See animals in their natural habitats such as sea lions and Galapagos sharks Sit down to enjoy a delicious lunch and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages

Uncover the diversity of the Galapagos on a full-day tour to Pinzon Island. Observe a number of animals in their natural habitats such as sea lions, giant sea turtles, dolphins, and iguanas. Spend the day snorkeling and learning about the various animals that inhabit the islands. Do a bit of fishing and enjoy the fruits of your labor onboard before ending the tour with more wildlife observation in La Fe.