Make your journey authentic with our Quito Local Market Food Tour. Beyond the market, you get to experience the Ecuador lifestyle. Hence, you will be in the middle of daily life and food rather than being just another tourist. Visit places you would never see on your own.
Besides the market food tour in Quito, together with Maria, you will learn step-by-step how to make Ecuadorian homemade food in the cooking class.
Furthermore, try the delicious traditional Ecuadorian food that you can only get in the local markets and restaurants where locals go. It is perfect for foodies and travelers interested in discovering Ecuador’s food culture.
Quito Local Market Food Tour and Cooking Class
In conclusion, the Quito Local Market Food Tour and cooking class introduce you to the typical and local ingredients that make Ecuadorian cuisine special.
Finally, taste the most delicious cold treats from uniquely flavored ice creams: fritada, mushrooms, grasshoppers, guinea pigs, crabs, and catzos (beettle).
The food tour lasts about six to seven hours.
What to expect
- Buy ingredients at the local market in Sangolqui. This market is specifically known for its variety of vegetables, fruits, animals, plants, and more.
- Taste the most famous typical food in this area, in particular the “ hornado”
- Visit the Guinea pig street, basically, to sample typical Ecuadorian food at local restaurants.
- Enjoy cooking with ingredients you purchased at the local market.
- The Ecuador food tour and classes are in English
- Private or group classes (you choose)
- Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan menus are available upon request
- Cooking classes in Maria’s home (Valle de los Chillos)
- Two dishes picked by you
- Talk, hands-on and tasting hour
- Unique-tasting ice cream of several flavors: guinea pig, mushroom, grasshopper, crab, fritada, and catzo (beetle).
Quito Local Market Food Tour and Cooking Class
Price:
US$ 80 /per person
Inclusions:
- Ingredients for two dishes
- One hour cooking lessons
- Tasting
- A drink
- Visit local market and local restaurant
- Private transportation
Exclusions:
- Extra drinks
- Tips
