Quito’s oldest market, still operating today, where Metropolitan Touring’s very own bilingual guide will help you navigate stalls offering fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, juices, and traditional foods alongside local healers practicing centuries-old traditions.
A small family-run establishment in the San Roque neighborhood, where 25 medicinal plants are combined into a herbal drink known as “water of life” in Spanish is prepared to address a range of conditions and daily stresses, served with a traditional biscuit and insight into the ingredients.
Wander through the historic Plaza de San Francisco, one of Quito’s most iconic squares. Admire the stunning architecture of the San Francisco Church and Monastery and explore this famous square, the heart of Quito’s commerce and culture for centuries. Metropolitan Touring’s Casa Gangotena sits directly on the plaza too, connecting guests to the square at every hour of the day.
A chocolate shop housed in one of the mansions surrounding Plaza San Francisco, sourcing cacao from Ecuadorian producers on the coast and in the Amazon. The hands-on workshop takes visitors through grinding, shelling, and molding their own chocolate bar from start to finish.
Enter the church of La Compania, a symphony to Baroque design. This world-renowned church is completely covered in gold leaf from floor to ceiling, and filled with fascinating religious pieces. Construction of this church began in 1605 and spanned over 160 years.
Wrap up this Day Tour at Metropolitan Touring’s very own boutique hotel on the edge of Plaza San Francisco, where the day closes with a cocktail class led by the hotel’s bar team in the ground-floor bar, followed by time on the rooftop terrace with stunning views of Old Town Quito and the surrounding Andes.
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A fully-hosted full-day food and cultural tour through Quito’s UNESCO Old Town. You’ll explore the San Francisco Market, taste Agua de la Vida, make chocolate at Yumbos, visit La Compania church and the Archbishop’s Palace, and end with a cocktail class at Casa Gangotena’s rooftop.
Starting at USD 349 per person.
Included in this Quito Food Tour: Bilingual guide, San Francisco Market visit, Agua de la Vida tasting, Chocolateria Yumbos hands-on workshop, Archbishop’s Palace traditional sweets, La Compania church visit, cocktail-making class at Casa Gangotena bar, and some quality rooftop terrace time with stunning views of Old Town Quito.
Old Town Quito’s food highlights include fresh juices and traditional pork dishes at the San Francisco Market, Agua de la Vida herbal drink in San Roque, artisan chocolate from Chocolateria Yumbos, traditional Ecuadorian sweets at the Archbishop’s Palace, and craft cocktails at Casa Gangotena.
With more than 70 years of expertise in Ecuador, Metropolitan Touring brings local knowledge, trusted service, and distinctive experiences to every journey. This fully hosted Quito experience culminates at Casa Gangotena, our own award-winning boutique hotel on Plaza San Francisco, where the hotel’s expert bar team leads an exclusive cocktail-making class.
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