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Famous Food Tour in Quito
Central Market and Downtown Quito
Duration: 1 day
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$95

About your trip

Experience the Famous Foods of Historic Quito on this tasty fun-filled tour! Go along with a savvy local bilingual guide to popular Quiteño eateries, markets, cafes, plazas and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Quito's culinary landscape.
We will stop at several locations tasting such classic bites as quesadillas, mote, empanadas, Ceviche, canelazo, and Ecuadorian chocolate and coffee. Along the way, meet locals and learn about Quito's rich culinary history.
- Historic Quito Food Tour
- Sample the best Quiteño cuisine inclusing quesadillas, mote, ceviche and seco de chivo
- Learn about the diverse culinary history of Quito's rich cuisine.
- Explore the Quito culinary landscape along with a local in-the-know guide 

What's included

Snacks

Snacks All tasting and snacks mentioned on the itinerary will be included. - Quesadilla - Fruit Juice - Local Fruits - Mote

Lunch

We will stop for lunch in the Historic Center. You will have an option between a Ceviche or Seco de Chivo (goat stew) with a side of Empanadas de Morocho

Alcoholic Beverages

(optional) at the end of the tour we will walk to La Ronda street to taste the best Canelazo (local cocktail served hot) served and prepared in a clay jug

Three Course Lunch

You will have a three-course meal which you helped cook.

Soda/Pop

At lunch time, you will taste Ecuador's tasty local soda - Orangine, which is blackberry flavor and so delicious

Coffee and/or Tea

After the chocolate tasting at San Francisco Church we will head to Cafe Bolivar for the best cup of coffee in Old Town Quito

Transport and Guide

You will have private transportation and a in the know guide

What's not included

Tips

Tips for the guide

Extra food or drinks

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1. Central Market and Downtown Quito

Central Market and Downtown Quito

About your organizer

We are locals with tons of travel experience in Ecuador. We will guide you with our know how and will help create a perfect travel plan for you! We have years of experience working with tourism in Ecuador. We have worked with independent travelers, groups, B2Bs, Peace Corps volunteers and exclusive luxury travelers. Contact us for true local advice. We speak perfect English and are always happy to email or get on the phone and chat about anything that comes up. Galapagos Connoisseur Team

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