Cuenca Table Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

About this activity

Most visitors come to Cuenca for its colonial architecture, cathedral domes, and UNESCO-listed streets. We'll show you the side of the city that locals experience every day - its markets. This small group food tour visits three of Cuenca's most beloved mercados, where generations of cooks, and vendors have helped shape the city's culinary identity.

Along the way, we'll sample 15+ tastings ranging from traditional Andean corn dishes and slow-roasted pork to coastal specialities, market snacks, and local sweets.

We'll ride Cuenca's tram between neighbourhoods, discover dishes that rarely appear on tourist menus, and learn how indigenous, Spanish, and regional influences combined to create one of Ecuador's most distinctive food cultures. From bustling market halls to family-run stalls, this is the Cuenca that exists beyond the guidebooks.

With a maximum of just 8 guests, we'll explore the city through its food, stories, and traditions in a way that most visitors never experience.

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
✓15+ 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 entrance of the Centro De Compras 9 De Octubre shopping mall 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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