THE TOP 20 Quito Desserts & Sweets (UPDATED 2026)

"Happy Faces, Hidden Flavors – Enjoy the Best Food in Quito’s Secret Spots!"

Join us and savor Quito’s culinary treasures like a local! Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Ecuadorian flavors take center stage. Our carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems in the most beautiful part of Quito, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure. We prioritize visiting traditional establishments, where you'll get a true taste of authentic Ecuadorian dishes. All the while, you’ll feel completely safe as we walk through secure areas. Engage with the locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community. The tour includes 6 delicious spots within walking distance: starting with fritada and juice, followed by an empanada with coffee, then a pernil sandwich with juice, and canelazo spirit. We’ll also try Quito sweets and finish with Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate. We also offer food tours in 8 cities in Europe and 2 in South America, bringing you a delicious experience. Are you ready for a delicious adventure?

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Quito Food and Cacao Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(21)

from $88

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

Experience a mix of nature and local flavours on this 3-in-1 private tour. Escape the busy streets of Quito—hotel transfers are included for a seamless experience—and immerse yourself in nature during a visit to Mindo Cloud Forest. You can also visit a chocolate factory and coffee plantation to see how these products are made. Travel in comfort in a private vehicle throughout the day, skipping the hassle of organizing transportation.

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

5 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(229)

from $90

Quito Street Food Essentials

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(213)

from $105

3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(105)

from $38

Price varies by group size

Quick stop in Quito looking for a tour to know the city, local food and shopping? This was made for you! Book your unique experience with us and immerse yourself in a fascinating journey. From tastings of authentic flavors to historical discoveries and beautiful places to shop, our tour will take you through the most delicious and significant corners of the old town. Make your visit to Quito an unforgettable experience filled with gastronomy and culture! Reserve now to secure your spot!

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Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(82)

from $40

Price varies by group size

Quito cacao inspired gourmet tasting menu

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(21)

from $140

¡Deléitate con un Encebollado único!

La joya gastronómica de Ecuador y una de las mejores sopas de pescado del mundo.

Discover the cuisine of Ecuador and delight your tastebuds with this food tour around the city of Quito. Led by a professional guide, learn how to eat like a Quiteño. Sample traditional dishes and drinks including Benditas Carnes empanadas, the incredible sweetness of Yumbos Chocolate, and the classic encebollado. Afterwards, explore the Mercado de San Francisco market where incredible fruit, vegetables, and medicinal plants are sold.

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The Delicious Side of Quito Food Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(21)

from $70

Price varies by group size

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

Cotopaxi Volcano is the centerpiece of Cotopaxi National Park. At more than 19,000 feet (nearly 6,000 meters), its snowy peak dominates the landscape of the park. During this full-day tour from Quito, travelers experience the volcano from many vantage points. Explore a lagoon favored by water birds, learn more about the area at an interpretive center, and hike up the flanks of Cotopaxi Volcano to a recently-renovated climbers' refuge to experience this active volcano up close.

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Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,498)

from $59

Price varies by group size

Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting

Experience it on two wheels! Enjoy the beautiful city of Quito in a sustainable and unique way—don’t waste time in traffic; instead, spend it enjoying a one-of-a-kind experience on a fun, easy, and safe tour that takes you to the city’s most iconic landmarks. We’ll explore the city from its modern district to the historic center—the largest and best-preserved in Latin America—accompanied by a passionate, bilingual local guide who will not only show you the route but also share Quito’s history, legends, and hidden secrets, tailoring the ride to your interests and your pace, and best of all, with zero carbon emissions. Although Quito is located at a high altitude above sea level, 90% of our route runs along flat streets, marked bike lanes, and pedestrian-only streets. We’ll ride at a relaxed, leisurely pace, with plenty of stops to take photos and learn about the history, making the tour very accessible.

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Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(38)

from $48

Price varies by group size

Quilotoa Lagoon and Volcanoes Avenue Day Trip with Entrances

Journey to the beautiful Quilotoa volcano, driving through stunning mountain scenery and stopping to visit local Andean communities, during this day trip from Quito. Travel along the spectacular ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ passing beneath its towering peaks, eventually stopping at a village of an indigenous community, to explore a local home and learn about their daily life. Finish your day with a trip to the lagoon inside Quilotoa volcano. This day trip includes a guide, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport, and lunch.

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Quilotoa Lagoon and Volcanoes Avenue Day Trip with Entrances

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(115)

from $89

Price varies by group size

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(588)

from $15

Discover the wildlife, nature, and flavors of Ecuador on a private full-day tour to the Mindo Cloudforest from Quito. There's something for everyone to enjoy with a visit to a hummingbird sanctuary, chocolate tasting, cable-car ride, and trek to a waterfall. Included lunch and transportation eliminates the guesswork of independently navigating in a foreign location. If you aren't interested in a particular activity, the itinerary can be customized to suit your personal desires.

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Mindo Cloud Forest - Private tour from Quito - Nature, Waterfalls and Chocolate

9 to 10 hours

4.8

(4)

from $130

Price varies by group size

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this private day trip from Quito with hotel pickup. Learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert during visits to a cacao farm and coffee plantation. A guide explains chocolate making, followed by a tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish with another flavorful tasting.

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Mindo Coffee and Cacao Tasting Experience from Quito

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(12)

from $190

Price varies by group size

Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(442)

from $69

Price varies by group size

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is a biodiverse cloud forest home to hundreds of bird and butterfly species. This full-day private tour includes a butterfly garden visit, a chocolate factory tour, and a cable car ride to waterfalls. Entrance fees and the cable car ride are not included. Enjoy personalized service with a private driver and guide, plus round-trip transport from your Quito hotel.

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Mindo Cloud Forest tour from Quito:waterfalls hummingbirds and +

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(63)

from $120

Price varies by group size

Middle of the World Half-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrance

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(178)

from $150

Price varies by group size

This unforgettable experience includes sampling local Ecuadorian food.

I am an expert agriculturist, working for more than 10 years in local food systems and sustainable travel. I have guided in South America (Ecuator, Peru, Bolivia), visiting traditional attractions, off-the-beaten-track charms, and most importantly local communities. It will be pure excitement exploring the city, in the most tasteful and informative way! This unforgettable experience includes sampling local Ecuadorian food while uncovering the rich, vibrant stories attached to the historical sites of Quito. We will get a taste of local life, during our journey, we will go to: Four food stops (sample tasting is included on the tour price): dark chocolate, tons of native Ecuadorian fruits (you will be surprised), "Envueltos" (tamales, humitas), Colonial candies, "mistelas", local drinks, and more Andean cuisine. Enjoy the tour while talking about Ecuatorian culture and geography from a food perspective.

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Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.7

(3)

from $45

Private Mindo Cloud Forest Adventure

9 hours

4.8

(9)

from $129

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour and Chocolate Factory

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $134

Price varies by group size

2-Day Exclusive Coffee and Cacao Experience

Head deep into the Ecuadorian jungle to see how two of the world’s favorite treats—coffee and chocolate—are grown and harvested on this private tour. Coffee is the focus of the first day when you visit a local farm to see how beans are grown, harvested, fermented, and processed. The next day, enjoy a zipline adventure in the jungle before visiting a cacao farm to see how chocolate is made from bean to bar.

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2-Day Exclusive Coffee and Cacao Experience

2 daysFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $380

Half-Day Quito City Tour: Cathedral, Compañia Church, Panecillo.

Explore the history and heritage of Pisco—Peru’s most famous spirit—on this tasting tour from Ica. With pickup and drop-off at you Ica hotel included, spin along the Pisco Route with your private guide and find out what makes this cocktail staple special. Sample traditional Pisco in distilleries in Ica and Chincha, visit seedbeds and plantation houses, and listen as your guide sheds light on Pisco’s interesting backstory.

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Half-Day Quito City Tour: Cathedral, Compañia Church, Panecillo.

4 hours

5.0

from $100

Price varies by group size

This isn’t just a beer tasting—it’s a journey through Quito’s history, culture, and brewing heritage. What makes this experience unique is how it connects iconic historic landmarks with Ecuador’s rich tradition of beer and spirits. From exploring centuries-old convents and learning about the origins of brewing in Latin America, to tasting craft beers, traditional aguardientes, and local liqueurs, every stop reveals a different layer of Ecuadorian identity. You’ll visit hidden cultural spaces, entrepreneurial projects, and historic courtyards while discovering how local ingredients and traditions shape the country’s drinks culture today. Led by a local bilingual guide, this small-group experience blends storytelling, history, and tasting in a relaxed and social atmosphere. If you want to go beyond sightseeing and truly taste Quito’s history—this is the experience for you.

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Quito Beer & Spirits Tasting Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $70

Price varies by group size

Get a sense of the architecture, history, and culture of Quito during this private tour visiting the city’s top sights. Start with an exploration of the historic city center of this Ecuadorian capital, visiting its main Basilica, Independence Plaza, and many more colonial-era sites. Then take a trip aboard the Teleférico to a peak more than 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above the city for sublime views, finishing your day at ‘Mitad del Mundo,’ a monument marking where the earth’s equator splits the world into north and south.

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Personalized Quito City Tour with Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(250)

from $159

Price varies by group size

Experience a day full of contrasts and surprises in Ecuador’s capital. Start in Quito’s Historic Center, wandering cobblestone streets and charming plazas, and visit the stunning Basílica del Voto Nacional, with the option to climb its towers for unforgettable city views. Explore the golden interior of La Compañía de Jesús, then ascend to El Panecillo hill to admire the iconic winged Virgin overlooking the city. Pause for panoramic views at the Pululahua Crater before heading north to stand on the equatorial line at the famous Middle of the World and explore the interactive Intiñan Museum. *Tasting of artisanal chocolate made with Ecuadorian cocoa, the most famous in the world.

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Full-Day Quito City Tour, Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum

8 hours

5.0

from $200

Price varies by group size

Top Quito Desserts & Sweets

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Top Attractions in Quito

Presidential Palace

Cotopaxi National Park

Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional)

Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)

Mindo Cloud Forest

Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia La Compañía de Jesús)

Presidential Palace

Cotopaxi National Park

Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional)

Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)

Mindo Cloud Forest

Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia La Compañía de Jesús)

Presidential Palace

Cotopaxi National Park

Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional)

Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)