Chocolate & Local Handicraft Free Tour

New tour2h 30minFree · tip-basedRun by Francisco Narvaez

Start at the impressive Basílica Church, South America’s largest. Next, enjoy a free chocolate tour to see how artisanal sweets are made, then wrap up your trip exploring local handicraft shops for authentic souvenirs.

Quito's old Town is a gem for its colonial times well-preserved architechture. It's also famous for the high quality and uniqueness of their handicraft shops, handicrafts made with local materials and reflecting deep roots on it's andean, pre-spanish culture. On top of that Ecuador is the place where the first archeological findings of cacao(chocolate) consumption in the world were found. For all of that here's an ingrained tradition of chocolate elaboration.

Meeting point

Basílica del Voto Nacional

Before you go

Length: About 2h 30min
Languages: English
Usual start times: 11:00, 14:00 (Quito time)
Coming up: 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 2h 30min.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Basílica del Voto Nacional. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 14:00. Times are local to Quito.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.