Private Quito City Tour and Food Tasting

4.9 (20 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Join us on this relaxing and flexible private half-day experience in Quito! Have a great taste of the best local foods and fruits of this charming country, escorted by certified and knowledgeable tour guides, and count with the privacy and safety you need during your stay in this wonderful city! Discover the history and traditions of this magnificent jewel using your five senses, and enjoy with your family a different perspective of Ecuador..!

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ecuador Best Tours

Ages: Children (1–10 years) · Adults (11–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: All food for tasting
Included: Private transportation
Included: Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Mercado Inaquito

one hour

We recommend to start this morning without having any breakfast. Your tour guide will pick you up at 10h00 to start an exciting adventure in the old town. While he explain you all about the history of Ecuador and Quito, the Inca Empire, the Spanish invasion and finally the independence and the republican period, you'll have the opportunity to discover new flavours! We drive first to visit a local market, well-known as Mercado Central, where we can try different exotic tropical fruits and local specialties from the Sierra region!
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

one hour

During our walk, we will pass through the Independence Square, scenery of many dramatic battles of revolution in the history of the Republic of Ecuador; here you'll have the privilege to try different types of traditional salty and sweet pastries. We will have the privilege to see the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of the Sacred Society of Jesus of Quito, summit of the Latin American Baroque Style.
Calle La Ronda

30 min

Then we continue with the charming neighbourhood of La Ronda, where it will be possible to do a chocolate tasting, and finally the Convent of San Francisco, built in 1540.
El Panecillo

30 min

Then you'll have the opportunity to drive, uphill way, to visit the top of "El Panecillo", where the winged Virgin Mary of Quito is located, and it is considered the tallest aluminium statue of the world. Then, enjoying a tasty traditional home-made cocktail known as "canelazo", you will have an incredible view of the old town, new town and south of Quito; including the amazing snow-capped volcanoes: Cotopaxi (19.350 f), Antisana (18.874 f) and Cayambe (18.996 f). We will be back in your hotel approximately at 14h00. End of our authentic and delicious city tour!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Olympus Plaza
Hotel Principe Marcell
Torres de Suites Executive Suites & Residences
Hotel Cumanda
Casa Gangotena
Los Alpes
Samariwasi Hotel Boutique
Hotel Rumipamba
Hotel Quito
Adamas House Hotel
Hotel Super Chinto
Hostal Bolivar Inn

and 150 more pickup points

You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 10:00 a.m.

Using your ticket

Please be on time at the reception, or front desk of your hotel: 10:00 a.m.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.