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Gourmet and cultural walking tour of Quito’s Historic Center

A walking tour through the heart of Quito where we sample traditional flavors, walk among historic churches and squares, and understand the city through its food, its people, and its living memory.

What to expect

Basílica del Voto Nacional

We visit the exterior of this neo-Gothic church and climb its towers to enjoy a panoramic view of the Historic Center of Quito while the guide explains its history and symbolism.

30 Minutes
Camilo Egas Museum

We explore an art gallery that allows us to learn about the stories, traditions, and ideologies of the indigenous peoples of Ecuador. The visit depends on the museum's availability.

13 Minutes
Nucanchi Shop

We enter a craft shop where we taste local snacks, a traditional liquor or non-alcoholic drink, and learn about indigenous cultural expressions through music and traditional masks.

20 Minutes
Calle de las Siete Cruces

We walk along one of the most emblematic streets of the center while tasting a traditional sandwich and learning why it is special in Quito.

15 Minutes
Isla Traori – Miskicor

We taste traditional Quiteño sweets, including unique recipes such as mistelas, in a classic city space.

10 Minutes
Archbishop's Palace

We stop to take photographs of the colonial architecture and taste empanadas or pristiños, with vegetarian or vegan options.

15 Minutes
Plaza de la Independencia

We learn about the history of Quito and Ecuador from the main square, observing the Government Palace and the Cathedral.

20 Minutes
Former Central Bank of Ecuador

Brief exterior stop to understand the country's monetary history and the use of the dollar in Ecuador.

10 Minutes
Los Jugos de la Sucre

We try traditional humitas and quimbolitos, with vegetarian and vegan options.

15 Minutes
Church and Convent of San Francisco

We see the exterior of the largest convent in South America and learn about some of its historical curiosities.

15 Minutes
Yumbos Chocolate

We enjoy a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine aroma cocoa, learning about its history and process.

25 Minutes
Plaza de San Francisco

Plaza de San Francisco

10 Minutes

What you should know

What to bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Clothing suitable for variable weather
  • Light jacket or raincoat
  • Sunscreen
Not allowed
  • Smoking
  • Drinking excessive alcohol during the tour
Important information
  • Live guide in Spanish and English
  • Not wheelchair accessible

What is included

  • Local guide throughout the tour
  • Tasting of traditional sweets
  • Tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate
  • Tasting of canelazo with or without alcohol
  • Local snacks such as empanadas, pristiños, humitas and quimbolitos
  • Entrance to Nucanchi Shop
  • Entrance to the Street of the Seven Crosses

What is not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Entrance to the Basilica of the National Vow
  • Entrance to the Basilica of the National Vow

Location

Gabriel García Moreno: Gabriel García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador

abril 2026

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