Welcome to
SELF-GUIDED FOOD TOURS
An exciting journey of food discovery that takes you beyond the usual tourist spots. We offer a fun and convenient way for independent travellers to experience authentic local food, helping you to connect with culture and people while travelling.
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Authentic
Our tours are created on the ground by walking the streets and talking with locals. We personally taste and compare every dish before featuring them in our guides.
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Convenient
Designed to be easily incorporated into your trip around sightseeing and other activities, our tours allow you the freedom to explore each stop at your own pace.
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Empowering
We hope our guides inspire you to step beyond your comfort zone, discover new flavours and have fun expanding your culinary horizons!
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Quito may not have the foodie fame of it’s Latin American neighbours, but wander Quito and you’ll discover a food scene that rewards curiosity. Markets, plazas and street stalls serve comforting classics and surprising regional flavours that tell the story of Ecuador and Quito’s unique street-food identity.
Quito’s street food scene centres on hearty, affordable dishes and bustling markets where cooks prepare food to order. Expect potato-based specialties, skewers, fresh fruit juices and spicy soups served from stalls, carts and small market kitchens.
Our self-guided food tour points you to the must-try dishes and where to find them, so that you can eat confidently while soaking up the city’s atmosphere.
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