Quito Culinary Tour and Cooking Class

Discover the flavors of Quito on this culinary tour packed with sweet treats, tasty tamales and mouth- watering pastries such as ‘majar de leche.’ Meet artisan bakers and talented cooks and learn the secrets to making popular Ecuadorian dishes. Admire the historical architecture of Quito as you walk from place to place and take a cooking class with a local master chef. This flavor-filled food tour is a perfect introduction to the Ecuadorian food scene.

Experience the flavors and culture of Quito on this food tour! Meet your knowledgeable culinary guide and head to one of the oldest bakeries in Quito. See how traditional Ecuadorian quesadillas are made and sample the finished product while learning about Quito's food culture from your guide.

Next, travel through backstreets to the southern part of Quito and admire the city’s historical architecture as you make your way to a small, family-owned sweets shop. Watch sweet delicacies being made before trying a few of the sweets, including majar de leche, a caramel delicacy. Learn about the history and production process behind mistelas, which are sweet treats made with a fragile layer of sugar and filled with whiskey or rum.

Then, test out your cooking skills at a local Quito home during an Ecuadorian cooking class! Learn how to make authentic tamales and empanadas. Your expert chef will teach you how to perfect these authentic dishes before you get to taste these popular Ecuadorian dishes.

• Food tour
• Cooking class
  
• Professional guide
  
• Transport by private vehicle
  
• Snacks

• Gratuities (optional)