Experience the highlights of Quito's colonial district and the off beaten path gems. Meet our favorite market and savor exotic fruit. Try the best local food, chocolate and coffee.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup optional: Pickup is available from hotels located in La Floresta, Centro Histórico, Mariscal Sucre, Gonzalez Suares, and Iñaquito. Please be at your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Submerge yourself in Quito's historical and alternative scene
Enter the golden church and other emblematic sites
Try street food and visit our favorite market in town
Get a glimpse of Quito's architecture and street art
Finish the journey with hand made chocolate and coffee

Full description

Explore Quito, the oldest capital in South America, from all of its angles. Get to know the main historical plazas, buildings, churches and parks. Admire downtown's colonial architecture with its mix of 19th century and modern style buildings. Get away from the main sites and explore lesser-known gems, like the main flea market in town, where you'll understand another side of every day local life. Eat at a top street food stop, and explore one of the main markets. Finish the journey sampling some of the best chocolate and coffee from the hands of a top chocolatier.

Includes

Lunch, fruit, chocolate, and coffee
Bilingual guided in English and Spanish
Hotel pick up and drop-off, depending on the option chosen

Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point is Teatro Bolivar. That is Oe 2-43 Eugenio Espejo street. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

This is a walking tour, we'll walk approximately 3 kms.

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based on 3 reviews

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Great tour best tour guide.

February 6, 2020

la mejor guía de Quito!

March 8, 2020

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Ernesto was absolutely terrific! The tour was informative, enjoyable, and the stops for lunch and a chocolate tasting gave us a glimpse into authentic Quito. (For an extra special bonus, ask Ernesto to take you to “Güero Güey”, the absolute best taqueria in town!)

March 11, 2022

Quito: City Highlights and Food Tour

Quito: City Highlights and Food Tour

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