Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

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Quito, Ecuador

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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· Kandace_P ·

Jun 2026

Vivi was an excellent guide for this excursion! We were the only guests so we got a private experience and enjoyed sampling so many foods and seeing several markets. She gave us lots of information about the food and made good conversation. Lots of walking so make sure you're used to the altitude!

· MarieSheryl_O ·

Jun 2026

An exceptional gastronomic tour with Kevin. Itinerary was not rush. Very informative and fun day! Highly recommended!

· Linda_k ·

Oct 2025

Stefy and her assistant, Gabby, took us on a delightful foodie adventure. We sampled many new, tasty foods, beans, bananas, juices, honeys, fresh fruits...healthy, creative combinations we can't get at home. I am glad we signed up to spend some time with these two kind, enthusiastic women! It gave us a real appreciation for the wide variety of wholesome foods farmers grow in Ecuador.

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch

In each restaurant the meal is included “ONE PLATE OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE”
Certified tourist guide

Soda/Pop

In each restaurant each person can buy drinks
Extra food - If you want to eat any additional dishes, it is not included in the tour
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Avenida Patria & Avenida 6 de Diciembre, 170143 Quito, Ecuador
Between Av. 6 de Diciembre and Patria there is a “McDonald’s” at the entrance you will meet your guide, you will recognize him by a cap, pin or bracelet with the word “TuristiK”

End point

Mercado Santa Clara
RG22+473, Antonio de Ulloa, 170129 Quito, Ecuador
Market in the Central University sector, at the end of the tour the guide will help you take a taxi back to your hotel

Start time
.10:30 am

Itinerary

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (Pass By)

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Santhorno - Bar de Empanadas

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mercado Santa Clara

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Universidad Central del Ecuador

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Amazing food tour

Matthew_S, Sep 2026

This was a great tour. Our guide Vivi was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and her English was excellent. We could not recommend this tour more. Whatever you do don’t eat beforehand, all the local food is amazing and you will finish the tour full to bursting!

An exceptional...

MarieSheryl_O, Jun 2026

An exceptional gastronomic tour with Kevin. Itinerary was not rush. Very informative and fun day! Highly recommended!

Great way to try new foods

Kandace_P, Jun 2026

Overall, it's a good...

uug55, May 2026

Overall, it's a good tour. The tour guide Stefy was friendly. She provided details about the meeting place. We had so much a variety of food.

Lots of Food with a Great Guide

David_D, Feb 2026

Melana met us at a very open spot so it was easy for her to identify us as well as we her. After a five minute walk in the neighborhood, we started with a dish of mashed green plantains with an egg (tigrillo). An excellent breakfast food that was filling and satisfying. We then travelled another 5 - 10 minutes for stop 2 for an Andean ceviche (cevichochos). Our 3rd meal was mote conchicharron which consisted of corn, peas, deep fried pork belly, lime and vegetables. For number four was some local ice cream (sorbet) made from local fruits. Not too sweet, but tasty. Number 5 was fresh fruit from a local central market and finally empanadas, we chose to have 1 containing spinach and cow cheese. This was not only a great day to spend with a very pleasant local guide, but also one that knew where to go where the “locals” eat. A must when exploring a new town. We highly recommend this food tour.

Fresh ingredients

Linda_k, Oct 2025

This was a great tour!...

Hayley_B, Dec 2024

This was a great tour! Kevin was awesome, it was like spending the day with a friend! A friend who knows all the best places to eat (the best kind)

Excellent tour

Raul_H, Oct 2024

Really loved the tour walking around tasting different local foods and visiting several markets. What a great introduction to Quito. Higjly recommend this tour.

Authentic

Stephanie_s, Oct 2024

We met up with Vivi and she was at the meeting point as arranged. The pre-coordination was wonderful and reassuring that everything was set. Vivi was amazingly friendly and shared so much about her country through all the food we ate and places we visited. It was a great introduction on our 2nd day in the country. It was exactly the authenticity we were looking for!

Great food tour in Quito.

Bob_H, May 2024

We had a great time with Malena. We tasted more foubd than both of us could eat. Appreciated Malena's passion and enthusiasm for the food of Quito.

Great time!

Karla_H, Apr 2024

I loved it! It was great going to the little hidden gems and my guide Kevin was very knowledgeable and cool! Bravo!

Nice way to get acquainted with Quito

Valerie_C, Jan 2024

Kevin was informative annd entertaining. He was very informative a d went above and beyond to make our day enjoyable. The local food was delicious- especially the cevichocho.

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