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Flavor and history of Quito

Flavor and history of Quito

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2021

Eliza B.

5.00 / 5

(12 reviews)

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Quito

English, Spanish (Native)

5 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Eliza B.)

Up to 10 people

This day we will visit a local food market in Quito and watch the real life, while we are learning more about Ecuadorian customs, history and why we used specific products in the different regions. We will try some Ecuadorian dishes in a local place where we could try little portions of different dishes here.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel in Quito

- I will pick you up from your hotel in Quito area.

09:30 AM

Santa Clara Market

We will visit first local food market, to see the real life in Quito, what we do almost everyday. In this market you can see the products that people farm in the Country, see flowers and also the local food area, we will learn a little bit about healers. Beside of if we will buy ají (pepper) because after we will use to learn how to prepare this sauce that is very traditional in the country

10:30 AM

Basilica Church

We will visit this beautiful church at the old town, we can take the elevator to go to a view point from where we will have a beautiful view of the city.

11:30 AM

Main Square

Here I will show you the most important place of Quito, it is the base where every decision for the country taking place.

Also we will take about history and I will show you some beautiful buildings.

12:00 PM

Visiting churches

We will visit Compañía de Jesus Or San Francisco church to know about the baroque stile in Quito and the beauty of this churches besides indigenous beliefs.

01:00 PM

Lunch time

We will visit a local small place at the old town, where we will have lunch trying different little plates of local food and also if you are an adventure eaters, you can try Guinea pig, in this place a local cook is going to teach us how to prepare the very popular spicy sauce that we have everywhere in the country, also we will participate of a flash cooking class learning how to make plantain empanadas.

02:30 PM

Chocolate time

After this incredible experience of lunch, we will go for a dessert and chocolate is one of the best options, we will try different flavors of chocolate using the best dark chocolate in the world that is the Ecuadorian one.

03:50 PM

Go back to your hotel

After an interesting day learning about Ecuadorian life, customs, indigenous culture, history and more, we will go back to your hotel.

I will drop you off at your hotel in Quito. (If you are outside of Quito like at the airport area, the is an extra cost, I can pick you up from there and drop you off there, I will customize the tour for you)

Ending Point

Hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- Guide fee

- Private transportation (Mini van)

- Professional driver

- Gasoline, toll and parking fee

- Lunch

- Flash cooking class

- Chocolate tasting

What‘s not included

- Entrances - fees

* Basílica church $4 per person

* San Francisco Or Compañía de Jesus

$6 p/p

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

* You will need some cash to pay entrances.

Important message from the supplier

I can work only until 4pm on new year's eve, other days I don't have any problem with the time.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2021

Eliza B.

5.00 / 5

(12 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Eliza B.

Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am a national tour guide in Ecuador, I am showing my beautiful country to our visitors around 10 years, I love to share information about my city and my country and show the different and beautiful places that we have in this small paradise. I love to know people from other places and cultures, to interchange points of view, life style, etc., It would be my pleasure to be part of this team, because I am sure that I can give excellent tours to your clients and promote tourism in Ecuador by giving great experiences to our visitors.

Reviews

Helen B.

5 / 5

Mar 28, 2026

Mindo and Cotopaxi in 2 days

Mar 28, 2026

Quito

2 days

Customized

“Exceptional Private Tour Experience with Elisa in Quito”

We recently had the pleasure of booking a private tour with Elisa for our group of six in Quito, and the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we began planning our trip, Elisa was responsive, efficient, and provided detailed answers to all of our questions. Her communication was seamless, ensuring that every detail was well-organized before our arrival. The tour itself was outstanding. We visited the Mindo Cloud Forest and Cotopaxi Volcano, both of which were breathtaking, and Elisa’s deep knowledge of the regions added so much value to our experience. She was not only informative but also attentive, ensuring our group felt comfortable and engaged throughout the day. Additionally, Elisa arranged our transportation back to the airport for our onward journey to the Galapagos, which made the transition smooth and stress-free. What truly stood out was Elisa’s punctuality and dedication to providing a high-quality experience. Everything ran like clockwork, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip. I would highly recommend Elisa for anyone looking for a personalized, reliable, and informative tour experience in Quito.

Eliza B.

Hello Helen, thanks for your review, it was a big pleasure for me to meet all of you. I hope you have had great time in Ecuador. All of you are very lovely people. Cheers, Elizabeth

Debby T.

5 / 5

Aug 25, 2025

Multi day private tour along the Andes in Ecuador

Aug 25, 2025

Pichincha

7 days

Customized

“Enjoyed our Ecuadorian trip!”

Had a good time with Eliza and Gustavo. Service was great!

Eliza B.

Thanks Debby, it was our pleasure to share those days with you and Joe, you are a lovely couple, thanks for everything yo you. Eliza B.

Holly B.

5 / 5

Jul 26, 2025

Holly X1 Middle of the World and Teleférico

Jul 26, 2025

Quito

5 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Eliza was great!”

I only had half a day in Quito so went to middle of the world and telerifico. Eliza was on time for my pick up from the hotel, very friendly, very comfortable to be around, and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend Eliza if you need a guide to show you around!

Eliza B.

Dear Holly, thanks for your comment, it was a big pleasure for me to meet you and show part of my city, I hope you continue enjoying your time in my country. Eliza B.