Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito
A private food walk through the historic centre's eateries, markets and cafés, including the Mercado Central and a chocolate stop.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Guided in
- English, Spanish
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Children
- From age 3
- Run by
- Galapagos Connoisseur
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Where the tour goes
- Mercado Central30 min
- Yumbos Chocolate45 min · entry included
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Private transportation
- Chocolate Tasting
- In the know and friendly bilingual guide
Not included
- Additional food or drinks not mentioned on the itinerary
- Gratuities
How it compares in Quito
- Reviews: 11 of the other 11 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1.9 km in about 26 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Quito
Quito's historic centre is full of gilded churches, plazas and balconied streets, all at 2,850 metres in a valley ringed by volcanoes.
Terrain. Hilly, with steep streets in the old town.
Altitude. At about 2,850 metres, walk slowly for the first day or two.
Read the full Quito walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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