Quito is a city of legends on this tour you’ll get to hear many of them as you explore the city’s historic centre and Quito’s oldest streets Next is a lesson in old-school woodcarving, taught to you by local artisans. Then it’s on to a sweet treat with a visit to a local chocolate factory and a traditional ice cream shop serving up crazy flavours you’ll only find in Latin America.
Highlights
Hear the stories and legends as you walk through Quito’s Old Town
Try your hand at woodcarving at one of Quito’s oldest workshops
Discover why DR makes “the best chocolate in the world”
Enjoy ice cream made from unique South American ingredients
On this culinary tour you will meet artisan bakers and talented cooks. Taste with an array of sweet treats, mouth-watering pastries, and tasty tamales. Learn the secrets to making some of Ecuador’s favourite dishes in an informal cooking class in the home of a local family
Highlights
See Ecuadorian-style quesadillas being made in one of the Quito’s oldest bakeries
See how a family-owned business creates traditional sweets
Visit a local market and shop for the ingredients for your cooking class
Visit a local home to learn how to make tasty tamales and delicious empanadas
