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Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Perfect for Friends

Quito, Ecuador

1 Day
Quito Half-Day Tour — Equator Line & Pululahua Crater (All Entrances Included)
Quito Half-Day Tour — Equator Line & Pululahua Crater (All Entrances Included)

Quito Half-Day Tour — Equator Line & Pululahua Crater (All Entrances Included)

Perfect for Couples

Quito, Ecuador

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Discover and book popular tours and activities in Quito to make the most of your trip.

16Private Tour to Mindo with Hummingbird Reserve, Tarabita and Butterfly Farm

Private Tour to Mindo with Hummingbird Reserve, Tarabita and Butterfly Farm

Located near the city of Quito, the Mindo Valley is a privileged and ideal site for nature lovers, since here you can find more than 500 species of birds and a wide range of adventure sports.

10 hours
easy
From$218
6Private Transportation from Airport to Hotel in Quito or vice versa (one way)

Private Transportation from Airport to Hotel in Quito or vice versa (one way)

Avoid possible delays in your flights or activities in Quito and feel the peace of mind of having booked your private transfer in advance.Whether you have just arrived in Quito or are about to leave the city, rest assured that you will always arrive on time and safely aboard our comfortable vehicles in the company of our professional and friendly drivers.This transportation service is totally private for you and your group, so you won't have to worry about additional pickups along the way. • No fixed time: We adapt to your flight schedule • Enjoy onboard perks like Wi-Fi and air conditioning. • Avoid overcrowded buses or high-fare, unsafe taxis and opt instead for a private transfer instead.

48 minutes
easy
From$32
29Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon Full Day Tour

Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon Full Day Tour

Two spectacular excursions in one day......This full-day outing allows you to discover two fascinating places in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Cotopaxi volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, and the stunning lagoon of the Quilotoa volcano, which with its turquoise waters gives us a breathtaking view of the Andes.

10 hours
easy
From$84
96 Day Hiking Ecuadorian Andes Tour

6 Day Hiking Ecuadorian Andes Tour

This tour takes you on a true hiking adventure on Andean Soil. An expedition that takes place in a location like no other, trekking off the beaten path along narrow trails surrounded by beautiful farms, crater lakes and snowcapped volcanoes. Witness the local way of life while immersing yourself into the region and the sights. Learn from your guides about the geography, history, ecology and culture. Let us take you on a one of a kind adventure through a land close to heaven. Enjoy our 6 Day Hiking Andes tour!

6 days
moderate
From$2552
14Quito hotels to Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) - Departure Private Transfer

Quito hotels to Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) - Departure Private Transfer

Book your Departure Private Transfer from Quito hotels to Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO).Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttle queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.We will contact you immediately after your booking to confirm it and will request any missed details of your trip if any.One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience.Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.• Meeting with a Nameplate• No Hidden Charges• Door-to-door Service

50 minutes
easy
From$163
4.8Private transfer from the hotel in quito to the airport

Private transfer from the hotel in quito to the airport

45 minutes
easy
From$36
61Quito 2:10 self-guided audio walking tour and 19 audio commentaries

Quito 2:10 self-guided audio walking tour and 19 audio commentaries

Discover Quito, the capital of Ecuador, through an immersive 5.2 km walking tour that immerses you in its rich cultural and historical heritage. Explore iconic sites like the Church of the Society of Jesus, Carondelet Palace, and the Basilica del Voto Nacional. Admire local art at Mural Okuda and enjoy fine dining at Mercado San Francisco. This tour offers you a unique opportunity to understand the city's fascinating history and colonial architecture, while enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding Andes. - 5.2 km walking tour to explore the historic center of Quito - Visit 19 places of interest, including churches and museums - Immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture with gastronomic stops - Ideal for lovers of history and architectural heritage

2 hours and 10 minutes
easy
From$9
515Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

If you love food, or just want to know the gastronomy of another country, this tour is for you...!! You will get to know the new city, among its parks and buildings, visit restaurants that offer Ecuadorian food, have an explosion of flavors in your mouth, while you learn the history of food and your guide explains funny stories and secret places. ☺️You can also visit the “Artisanal Market” if you want to bring souvenirs of the country, such as ponchos, hats, etc., and you will know a local market of the city where you will observe fruits, food, etc. - REMEMBER THAT THIS TOUR IS FOR “CARNIVORES AND VEGETARIANS” - NOT A TOUR FOR “VEGANS” - “ONE DISH OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE” IS INCLUDED IN EACH RESTAURANT

3 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$40
255 Days Amazon Tena From Quito

5 Days Amazon Tena From Quito

5 days to explore the real nature in Ecuador, the best experience and activities to do it.Our amazon is the gold natural explore it.

5 days
easy
From$2466
143 Days Amazon Tena From Quito

3 Days Amazon Tena From Quito

3 days to explore the real nature in Ecuador, the best experience and activities to do it.Our amazon is the gold natural explore it.

3 days
easy
From$1490
214 Days Amazon Tena From Quito

4 Days Amazon Tena From Quito

4 days to explore the real nature in Ecuador, the best experience and activities to do it.Our amazon is the gold natural explore it.

4 days
easy
From$1978
84 Days - Ecuador Ancestral Cultures

4 Days - Ecuador Ancestral Cultures

The most beatiful experiences in this trip, explore the history of Ecuador travelling to places that you can find the real culture of this amazing country.We will visit the middle of the world monument and Otavalo city where we will find the pretty craft of Ecuador

4 days
easy
From$1797
6Full day Quito City Tour and Middle of the world visit

Full day Quito City Tour and Middle of the world visit

This full day tour will take you around Quito and to the famous Middle of the World monument, this is the best place to visit to know all about Quito.Note:In coordination with your guide, you can request a change in the visit from the Middle of the World City to the Intiñan Museum.

8 hours
easy
From$221
57Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito

Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito

Papallacta is known for its hot springs and its lagoon, in which sport trout fishing is done.This place it must be visited to be in contracting with the nature.

8 hours
easy
From$266
2Private Tour to the Hummingbird Reserve and visit to the Middle of the World from Quito (16 nov 2025)

Private Tour to the Hummingbird Reserve and visit to the Middle of the World from Quito (16 nov 2025)

6 hours
easy
From$80
7Otavalo market tour, Cayambe, Quitsato, Peguche, Cotacachi

Otavalo market tour, Cayambe, Quitsato, Peguche, Cotacachi

Nature, tradition and multicolored market you can experience all of this on this excursion.On our trip to Otavalo we will visit the City of Cayambe, known for its “bizcochos”, a type of baked bread that is accompanied with the so-called “Queso de Hoja” and milk delicacy. Then we will visit the Quitsato sundial museum and continue until we reach the Otavalo Market, where you can see crafts of all kinds made by the skilled indigenous artisans of the area. Then we advance until we reach Cotacachi, a picturesque town famous for its creation of leather goods, here our guide will suggest and give the necessary time for lunch. Later we will visit the Cuicocha Lagoon, which originated after a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago. After this visit we will return to the city of Quito.

9 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$220
6Private Transfer from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa (one way)

Private Transfer from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa (one way)

Optimize your time, travel safely and comfortably in our air-conditioned vehicles. With this option we offer you a private transfer to and from the city of Baños.

3 hours
easy
From$140
7Private car transfer from airport to Quito city (one way)

Private car transfer from airport to Quito city (one way)

Our private transfer service is ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their time without having any kind of waiting for their departure.For this, a duly identified company representative will be waiting with a sign with their name to take them to their destination. safe, fast and timely manner.We have a wide variety of suitable vehicles to move them comfortably.The maximum waiting time from the arrival of the flight will be 90 minutes, after this if we do not have any information or contact with the passenger, our guide or driver will proceed to leave.

50 minutes
easy
From$36
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