Private Quito City Tour and Food Tasting

Take this relaxing and flexible private half-day-experience in Quito, to have a great taste of the best local foods and fruits of this charming country, escorted by certified and knowledgeable tour guides, and count with the privacy and safety you need during your stay in this wonderful city! Discover the history and traditions of this magnificent jewel using your five senses, and enjoy with your family a different perspective of Ecuador..!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mercado Central, Av. Pichincha, Quito 170150 Ecuador

We recommend to start this morning without having any breakfast. Your tour guide will pick you up at 10h00 to start an exciting adventure in the old town. While he explain you all about the history of Ecuador and Quito, the Inca Empire, the Spanish invasion and finally the independence and the republican period, you'll have the opportunity to discover new flavours! We drive first to visit a local market, well-known as Mercado Central, where we can try different exotic tropical fruits and local specialties from the Sierra region!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador

During our walk, we will pass through the Independence Square, scenery of many dramatic battles of revolution in the history of the Republic of Ecuador; here you'll have the privilege to try different types of traditional salty and sweet pastries. We will have the privilege to see the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of the Sacred Society of Jesus of Quito, summit of the Latin American Baroque Style.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Calle La Ronda, Juan de Dios Morales, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Then we continue with the charming neighbourhood of La Ronda, where it will be possible to do a chocolate tasting, and finally the Convent of San Francisco, built in 1540.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: El Panecillo, Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Then you'll have the opportunity to drive, uphill way, to visit the top of "El Panecillo", where the winged Virgin Mary of Quito is located, and it is considered the tallest aluminium statue of the world. Then, enjoying a tasty traditional home-made cocktail known as "canelazo", you will have an incredible view of the old town, new town and south of Quito; including the amazing snow-capped volcanoes: Cotopaxi (19.350 f), Antisana (18.874 f) and Cayambe (18.996 f). We will be back in your hotel approximately at 14h00. End of our authentic and delicious city tour!

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 4 To 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 10:00 a.m.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private transportation
• Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
• All Fees and Taxes
• Snacks - All food for tasting

Not Included

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Facilities