Quito Sweet & Culinary Experience "Small Group"

Taste the unique flavours and meet the local faces of Quito on this culinary tour through the sweet spots of this fair city. Start the morning by joining your guide on a visit to one of the oldest bakeries in the city. See how the iconic quesadilla is made and sample traditional flavours which have been perfected over generations.

Next, travel through backstreets and lesser-known neighbourhoods to the southern part of Quito. While here, visit a family-owned micro-enterprise that has been creating sweet delicacies for more than 80 years. Sample the exquisite caramel delicacy known as majar de leche, which is made before your very eyes. Afterwards, continue the tour by learning the history and production process secrets behind the creation of the sweets known as 'istelas. Some mistelas are made with whiskey and rum so be sure to try these special flavours!

Next, don your apron for a fun and interactive cooking class in a local home in Quito’s historic centre. Try your hand at making delicious tamales and empanadas - two culinary classics that can be found in most food markets, cafes and restaurants throughout South America. Finish the day with a head full of culinary knowledge and a full stomach!

Meeting/ pick-up point: Quito Urban Adventures Office (Reina Victoria N21-226 between Carrión and Roca in La Mariscal).
Duration: Six hours.
Start/opening time: 8.30am.
End/closing time: 2.30pm.
Languages: English.

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Quito Sweet & Culinary Experience. "Small Group Tour with a Local"

Appropriate age for child ticket from 6 to 11 years