Quito Free Food Tour, Quito - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Quito Free Food Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.8 (18 reviews)

A spectacular experience! We took the free food tour of Quito with Stefi and we couldn't be happier. Stefi was a fantast...

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Explore the culinary riches of Ecuador's capital city on this free food tour of Quito. We'll visit a market, heritage houses and a traditional sweet shop to discover the most authentic flavours. A delicious experience for the senses!

Details

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English–speaking guide
Tastings mentioned

Not included

Tips
Metro ticket: 0,45USD per person
Coffee tour: 3USD per person
Fruit at the market: from 0,50USD

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Mercado Santa Clara

Where does the activity end?

Plaza de San Francisco

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 407 Travelers·18 reviews

September 18, 2026
Oscar
Madrid, Spain
A spectacular experience! We took the free food tour of Quito with Stefi and we couldn't be happier. Stefi was a fantastic guide: very approachable, f...
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May 27, 2026
Renata
São Paulo, Brazil
The gastronomic tour was canceled, but I did the cultural tour and it was wonderful! The guide Gaby kept in touch with me to ensure everything went sm...
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April 23, 2026
Barbara
Padova, Italy
The guide was exceptional in terms of his knowledge, interests, language skills, and clarity of presentation. He also showed us many aspects of Quito ...
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July 31, 2026
María Camila Rojas Castellanos
Bogotá, Colombia
The tour was super interesting, we saw the historic center of the city and tasted some typical flavors of Ecuador. Highly recommended experience and o...
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June 18, 2026
Lorian Ferreira
São Paulo, Brazil
Joah is a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the subject, helpful, and loves what he does. I loved the experience
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April 17, 2026
Raquel Murillo Varela
Costa Rica
Gaby was very kind and went at our pace.
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February 17, 2026
Martin
Tandil, Argentina
Rasu was a great guide! Very nice tour
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December 26, 2025
Lucio
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
Fantastic! A great experience. Isabel's guide was one of the best.
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December 22, 2025
Maria Jose Goyes
Mexico
Isabel's service was excellent, I would definitely recommend her again! Very good service, very friendly, helpful and attentive.
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December 13, 2025
Sayra
Honduras
Very good experience, highly recommended. Our guide Isabel was attentive at every moment, we tried vegan chocolates, typical Quito food, the experienc...
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Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Mercado Santa Clara, one of the biggest and most traditional markets in the city, to begin our free food tour of Quito. Are you ready to discover the Ecuadorian capital through its flavours?

We'll begin by touring the different sections of the market, from the fresh fruit area to the stalls with natural medicine, dry products and typical foods. Afterwards, you'll have 30 minutes of free time to continue exploring the market at your pace and, if you fancy, to try a dish of encebollado, ceviche, tigrillo, potato locro or fritada. All with authentic local flavours!

Afterwards, we'll take the metro in Quito to the historic centre of the city. There, we'll visit a heritage house where, if you wish, you can participate in a brief coffee tour. During the tour, we'll see the production and roasting process, and you'll enjoy a cup of Ecuadorian high-altitude coffee.

Next, we'll head to a 17th-century mansion to visit a small artisan chocolate factory. Here, we'll learn about the entire cocoa process, from bean to bar, and taste different percentages and flavours made with fine aroma cocoa, one of the most highly valued Ecuadorian varieties in the world. A real treat!

We'll continue our tour at a traditional sweet shop, where you'll discover typical products such as the famous caca de perro, a chocolate and peanut sweet whose name always arouses the curiosity of visitors. You can also try paila ice cream, mistelas, pristiños and empanadas.

To finish on a high note, we'll sample a Quito-style canelazo on the colonial balconies of San Francisco Square, where you can enjoy unbeatable views of the old town.

Finally, we'll say goodbye in this square after a total of between 3 and 3.5 hours of gastronomic experiences in Quito.

Group Size

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're part of a larger group, we recommend booking this street food tour of Quito.

Types of activities in Quito

Guided tours and free tours Free Tour Day trips Hiking

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Tour Details

To finish on a high note, we'll sample a Quito-style canelazo on the colonial balconies of San Francisco Square, where you can enjoy unbeatable views of the old town.

Finally, we'll say goodbye in this square after a total of between 3 and 3.5 hours of gastronomic experiences in Quito.

Group Size

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're part of a larger group, we recommend booking this street food tour of Quito.

Quito Free Food Tour