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Quito Sweet & Culinary Experience

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Highlights:

• Visit one of the oldest bakeries in Quito to see quesadillas being made
• See traditional sweets being created in a historic, family-owned business
• Taste the unique rum and whiskey flavoured sweet treats known as 'mistelas'
• Learn how to make tasty tamales and delicious empanadas in a local home

Tour style:Artisans & Culinary Experience
Inclusion:

Private guide and transport, all meals as indicated in the itinerary

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 6 hours
• Meeting point:

  Quito Urban Adventutres Office (Reina Victoria N21-226 between Carrión and Roca in La Mariscal)

• Start time: 8.30 AM
• Finish point:

  Quito Urban Adventutres (Reina Victoria N21-226 between Carrión and Roca in La Mariscal)

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Quito Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  Quito's climate is variable so it is recommended to use sun block for sunny days. Please bring your camera because you’re sure to have special memories.

• Dress standard:

  We suggest wearing comfortable clothing, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes and a hat.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

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 Quito. See how the iconic quesadilla is made and sample its 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 created sweet delicacies for more than 80 years. Take the chance to 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 behind the creation of the sweets known as 'mistelas'. 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.

 

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 be returning to the Urban Adventures head office with a head full of culinary knowledge and a stomach full of sweets!

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers, a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspire excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

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