Full-Day Private Tour Explore the Food, Art and Culture in Quito

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Art and culture at the Guayasamin Museum and Home — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Getting our juice on at the Central Market — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour will have you feeling like a true local. You will visit the market, cook Ecuadorian food, visit the Guayasamin Museum, shop till you drop at the Artisanal Market, visit the Panecillo Virgen Statue and have a wonderful dinner at Pims restaurant with the best views of Quito. You will be accompanied by Andres the owner of the company. Andres is a true local who loves showing his native town to travelers. It's truly an amazing tour and experience you can't miss!

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Galapagos Connoisseur

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance to Guayasamin Museum
Included: Lunch
Included: Cooking Class in Old Town Quito
Included: Dinner reservations at Pim´s Restaurant Panecillo

Not included

Not included: Dinner
Not included: Additional Food and Drinks
Not included: Tips for the guide and driver
Not included: Pick-up at or close to the airport incurs a $35 USD surcharge for roundtrip.

Itinerary

Mercado Central

1 h 15 min

Our first stop is at Mercado Central or Central Market. This is one of the oldest markets in Quito and my favorite. We will explore the market, have a local fruit juice, learn about the immense variety of fruits and vegetables available, meet market vendors, and have a traditional snack "mote con fritada". After this fun-packed adventure, we will head to our cooking class.
Quito Old Town

2 h 30 min

Following the market visit we will head to the Historic Center to our cooking class venue. The class takes places inside a colonial house with open space for cooking and having a great time. We will meet the chef here and you will learn Ecuadorian cooking techniques to create a delicious meal. The entire experience is fantastic and a whole lot of fun!
Casa Museo Guayasamin

2 h 30 min Admission included

After our wonderful cooking class, we head to the Casa Museo Guayasamin (Guayasamin Home and Museum). This is an amazing experience. You get to visit and explore the last home of Guayasamin and his art studio. All while learning about this incredibly talented art genius. Next, is a tour of the Guayasamin Museum. Here you get to see some of Guayasamin's largest and most impressive paintings. Truly an amazing experience.
Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

1 h 15 min

We will make a stop at the Mercado Artesanal (Artisanal Market) for souvenir shopping. Here you can find great stuff for gifts for your loved one back home. Alpaca jackets and blankets, ponchos, Panama hats, and Ecuadorian chocolate and coffee are available for purchase here.
La Virgen del Panecillo

2 h 30 min

After a quick stop at your hotel, we head to El Panecillo to visit the statue and get the best views of Quito at night. We have reservations at the Pims restaurant for dinner with a spectacular view.