You’ll explore the city’s historic centre and hear the tales behind Quito’s oldest streets before getting a lesson in old-school woodcarving techniques, taught to you by local artisans. From there, it’s 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
- Walk through Quito’s Old Town and hear the stories and legends of this historic centre
- Visit one of Quito’s oldest woodcarving workshops and try your hand at the craft
- Pop into a local chocolate factory to sample what just might be the best chocolate in the world
- Enjoy ice cream made from unique South American ingredients
- Uncover the stories that line one of the most traditional colonial streets of Quito
Inclusions:
Local English-speaking guide, entrance fees, chocolate-making session and tasting, ice cream.
Exclusions:
Additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips / gratuities for your guide, transportation to and from the main square.
Schedule
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point: Old town Plaza Grande (main square) at the Independence monument
- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point: Old town Plaza Grande
Price
USD$79
