Cuenca Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

5.0(3)4 hFree cancellationBy A Chef's Tour

About this activity

Most visitors experience Cuenca through its churches, plazas, and colonial architecture. We'll experience it through its markets, family-run eateries, and the recipes that locals have been passing down for generations.

This small-group food tour takes us beyond the guidebooks and into the everyday food culture of Ecuador's Andes. We'll visit two bustling mercados, uncover hidden local institutions, and sample 14+ tastings that showcase the remarkable diversity of Ecuadorian cuisine, from coastal fish fritters and tuna soup to Andean corn dishes, traditional tamales, and regional sweets.

Along the way, we'll discover how indigenous traditions, Spanish influences, and regional ingredients combined to create one of Ecuador's most distinctive culinary identities.

With a maximum of just 8 guests, we'll enjoy a more personal experience while exploring the flavours, traditions, and local characters that most visitors never encounter.

What's included

✓Moveable feast with 8-9 stops around the markets and streets of Cuenca
✓Bottled water included
✓Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Cuenca (private tour or 9+ available)
✓Led by professional foodie guides
✓14+ food tastings included, more than any other Cuenca food tour

Not included

✕Alcoholic drinks
✕Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Meeting and pickup

The meeting point outside the Qumir, (Q'umir, Jardín de Sabores) restaurant is accessible by taxi from most of the city's central hotels. Uber is available in Cuenca and a safe and convenient way to reach the meeting point from your hotel.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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