Essential Foodie Tour
Discover the most delicious side of Quito on a gastronomic tour designed for travelers who want to experience the city like true locals. For three and a half hours, you will visit traditional markets, hidden eateries, historic cafes, and flavorful spots that have won over generations of Quito residents.
This tour is perfect for those who love to try new dishes, learn authentic stories, and enjoy a 100% local experience.
**Tour Information**
- **Operation:** Every day, Monday through Sunday
- **Start:** 10:00 AM
- **Duration:** 3 hours 30 minutes
- **Languages:** Spanish 🇪🇸 / English 🇬🇧
- **Meeting Point:** Plaza Grande, next to the Independence Monument. Your guide will greet you with a burgundy hoodie or umbrella with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.
**Why You’ll Love This Tour**
Because you won’t just be eating: you'll be connecting with the history, flavors, and culinary heart of Quito. Each stop is designed to surprise, teach, and enchant.
🍽️ **Tour Itinerary**
1) **Tradition at the Archbishop's Palace**: Traditional sweets and the secret history of the famous *mistelas*, little treasures of Quito's confectionery.
2) **Quito Traditional Market**: An explosion of colors and aromas:
- Exotic fruits 🍍
- Fresh natural juices 🍹
- Mote con chicharrón 🐖
The market is the heart of local cuisine... and you're going to experience it up close!
3) **Huecas**: Where flavor is born
- Encebollado, crispy empanadas, cevichecitos...
Authentic food, made with tradition, love, and lots of flavor.
4) **La Ronda Neighborhood**: A
