Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings worth booking?
Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings is a 4-hour experience in Quito, Ecuador, from $28 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Quito has a rich culinary history, but most skip over it. Along with a local tastemaker guide, you'll experience the city in the afternoon and evening moving from the historic centre to the neighbourhood of La Floresta,
What you get
- Led by professional tastemaker guides
- 14+ food tastings included, more than any other Quito food tour
- Movable food feast with 7-8 stops around Quito
- Bottled water included
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Quito (private tour or 9+ guests possible)
About this experience
Quito has a rich culinary history, but most skip over it. Along with a local tastemaker guide, you'll experience the city in the afternoon and evening moving from the historic centre to the neighbourhood of La Floresta, an area known for it's street eats. With 14+ tastings across multiple stops, the tour is an authentic look at Quito's local food scene. This isn't about fine dining. Expect everything from corn-based dishes and plantain snacks to different styles of pork, hearty soups, and grilled meats. The setting is a key part of the experience. Visiting these neighbourhoods at night means seeing them at their most active, when stalls are busy and the atmosphere is at its most local. Led by a knowledgeable tastemaker guide, and in small groups limited to just 8 guests, this is a delicious crash course in the city's food scene.
What's included
Included
- Led by professional tastemaker guides
- 14+ food tastings included, more than any other Quito food tour
- Movable food feast with 7-8 stops around Quito
- Bottled water included
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Quito (private tour or 9+ guests possible)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
What you'll see and do
Quito
Quito food tour offers guests a culinary experience carefully curated food adventure, led by the team of Quito tastemakers. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors and local eateries mean we cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal diets, lactose intolerance and severe allergies as the number of tastings would be very limited. ✔ No pork diets, gluten intolerance, mild tree nut / peanut allergies and no seafood diets are possible though some tastings do not have alternatives available and the menu would be more limited.
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Quito
Explore Quito after dark on a 4-hour food tour from the historic centre to the La Floresta neighborhood, with 14+ tastings along the way. Led by a local tastemaker guide, this experience focuses on the street food and neighbourhood eateries where locals eat in the evening. Start in the old town with snacks like cevichocho before moving into heartier dishes such as encebollado and different styles of fritada. As the tour continues, you’ll explore corn-based staples like tigrillo, humita, and empanadas made from morocho and green plantain, alongside street favourites like toasted corn with chicharrón and pan de maíz. In La Floresta, the focus shifts to Quito’s evening street markets with grilled meats, traditional dishes like caucara completa. There’s drinks too. Along the way, try traditional refreshers like chicha de jora and colada morada. This isn’t about fine dining, it’s an authentic look at the Quito food scene through the eyes of a local.
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Quito
The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of Quito’s food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through Ecuador.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Quito
Meet outside the Centro Comercial Galerías Sucre entrance. It is on a pedestrian street. If travelling by taxi, it's a short walk from the closest spot a taxi can reach. Uber is available in Quito. Alternatively, the San Francisco metro station is also a short walk away.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour concludes at the Parque de la Vicentina in the La Floresta neighbourhood of Quito. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- A Chef's Tour
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $28 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by A Chef's Tour, who run 84 experiences we rank across 49 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.6 and 10 in the 90+ Club.
See everything A Chef's Tour runsWhy this scores 68
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Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quito.
How much does Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quito usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quito is not rushed.
Is Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Quito, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quito can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quito and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quito within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quito?
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On Outty we rank every Quito experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way, Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities, Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quito?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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