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15 Best Quito Food Tours

The eating routes through the Andean capital: old-town tastings, market tours with chefs and cooking classes that decode locro and llapingachos. Ecuadorian food is the continent’s quiet achiever; Quito makes the introduction.

1.Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Discover Quito's charm on this 3.5-hour walking tour blending history, culture, and Ecuadorian tastings, led by knowledgeable guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We loved this tour - the best way to see Quito if you're short on time! Great combination of history, food, fun facts and just a nice experience overall! Highly recommend. Vivi (our guide) was awesome!”

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2.Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation

Discover Quito’s culinary delights with a 4-hour private cooking class, market tour, and transportation. Learn local recipes with friendly chefs in historic surroundings.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I were looking for a small cooking class and if you are interested in the same I would highly recommend this one if you are in Quito! It ended up being just us two which was great. Apparently they like to keep…”

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3.Quito Street Food Essentials

Discover Quito’s vibrant street food scene with this guided tour, exploring local markets, historic sights, and authentic bites in 3.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“It was a wonderful experience! A way to learn about Quito through food and conversation. Santiago was warm, intelligent and fun. He chose delicious spots to introduce us to Ecuadorian street food.”

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4.Explore Old Town Quito: Sightseeing, Food, Culture Small Group Walking Tour

Discover Quito’s Old Town through a 4-hour guided walking tour featuring landmarks, markets, local foods, ice cream making, and cultural stories—perfect for first-time visitors seeking authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“Overall the tour was very good and learned so much about Quito history. We had a miscommunication about the meeting place. Missed first hour of the tour. After we finally met up. Our tour guide was very nice and made tour interesting. We really enjoyed…”

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5.3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito

Discover Quito’s authentic flavors on this 3-hour local food tour. Explore family-run eateries, taste artisanal dishes, and experience the city like a local.

★ 5.0

“It was excellent to be on this tour and discover places and information only a local would know. It was a wonderful experience to try new things and gain a cool perspective on the city!”

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6.Quito after-dark street food tour

Discover Quito’s vibrant street food, street art, and local culture on this 2.5-hour after-dark tour with expert guides, authentic bites, and scenic views.

★ 4.5

“Santi was so friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the different artists and seeing the murals throughout the city. We loved all the food that we had during the tour. The atmosphere and cocktails at the last stop were fantastic. Santi answers all your…”

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7.Ecuador Food Tour

Discover authentic Ecuadorian cuisine with a private cooking class and city tour in Quito, blending local flavors, culture, and stunning home dining experiences.

★ 5.0

“Maria's cooking class was awesome! Very hands on which I liked. Very accommodating of dietary restrictions and we learned easy authentic Ecuadorian recipes to take back home as well as alternatives if we don't have the exact ingredients. Everything came out very tasty!”

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8.Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito

Discover Quito’s culinary gems on this private 4.5-hour food tour exploring markets, historic plazas, local eateries, and traditional Ecuadorian flavors.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing tour with Andres. Andes sounds like a native English speaker and is incredibly knowledgeable about Ecuador and food. And the food was both delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend!”

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9.Quito street food Bites and Bricks with a Local Chef

Discover Quito’s authentic flavors and vibrant street art on a 3-hour guided tour, exploring local eateries, murals, and historic sites with a passionate chef.

★ 5.0

“This was a terrific tour! We can't recommend this more highly -- super fun, not your 'usual' city tour, or even food tour, but going to the places where the people who live in Quito go, to eat the food that they eat, all while…”

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10.Private Quito City Tour and Food Tasting

Discover Quito’s charm with a private city tour blending history, vibrant markets, stunning viewpoints, and authentic local foods—perfect for first-time visitors.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time on this tour! Carlos was a fun and knowledgeable guide. I loved the mix of culture, sightseeing, and tasty food. Thank you for a great introduction to Quito!”

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11.Quito Private & All Inclusive Cooking Class with Certified Chef

Discover authentic Ecuadorian flavors with a private, all-inclusive cooking class in Quito. Visit markets, learn traditional dishes, and enjoy a homemade meal.

★ 5.0

“The class was a very good experience! We started at the central market, tasting some local food along the way. Afterwords we went to the restaurant where I was able to prepare three dishes to eat. It was incredible food that I hope to make…”

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14.Afternoon Coffee in Quito – Foodie Tour with empanada cooking class

Discover Quito’s culinary soul with a private afternoon tour featuring local coffee, chocolate tastings, and a hands-on empanada cooking class for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Absolute best tour of our trip. Andres our tour guide was phenomenal. We had so much fun and got to experience so much. The food and the cooking was excellent. Was nice that we could add on a beer or a wine.”

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15.Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour

Join this premium Quito cooking class to learn Ecuadorian dishes, enjoy personalized instruction, and taste authentic flavors in a four-hour experience.

★ 5.0

“Phenomenal! Karen was awesome. We made a potato soup with an avocado rose set on cheese in the middle of the soup. Then we made a sword fish in a cream sauce and finished with a chocolate fondue dish with a variety of passion fruit…”

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