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Between Murals & Flavors: Modern Quito Walking Tour

By Kunakkuna Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This tour offers a completely different way to experience Quito—beyond traditional sightseeing. Instead of just visiting landmarks, you’ll connect with the city through its urban art, local flavors, and creative neighborhoods.

What makes it special is the balance between culture, gastronomy, and storytelling. You’ll walk through La Mariscal and La Floresta with a local guide who brings each mural, market, café, and hidden corner to life with context and meaning.

You’ll discover authentic places most travelers miss: artisan markets, independent cinemas, bohemian streets, and contemporary art spaces—ending with a high-quality Ecuadorian chocolate tasting.

It’s an immersive, small-group experience designed for travelers who want to feel Quito, not just see it.

Activity location

  • El Arco de la Circasiana
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El Arco de la Circasiana
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Quito Street Art & Murals Walk

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Explore Quito’s street art, culture, and flavors in La Mariscal & La Floresta, plus an Ecuadorian chocolate tasting. (~3h30)
Soft drink at Spacio Cultural: Includes a welcome drink at Spacio Cultural, choose hot or cold drinks, soft drinks, or beer before the tour be
Meeting point: Spacio Cultural, a vibrant urban art space on Luis Felipe Borja Street, in Quito’s creative neighborhood (https://n9.cl/14aa)

Price details
$55.00 x 1 Adult$55.00
Total
Price is $55.00

Quito Street Food & Chocolate

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Duration: 4 hours: 4-hour Quito street art tour in La Mariscal & La Floresta with extra local food stops and tastings.
Includes tastings: Includes tastings of ceviche, encebollado, green plantain empanadas, and a soft drink at Ocho y Medio café.
Route with additional stops: Similar route to the base tour, but with stops at local restaurants to taste Ecuadorian cuisine and experience a deeper view

Starting time: 11:00AM
Price details
$60.00 x 1 Adult$60.00
Total
Price is $60.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Soft drink at the Ocho y Medio Cinema café, a cozy cultural space in La Floresta, perfect for a refreshing break during your experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to La Mariscal Artisan Market
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Santa Teresita Church (neo-Gothic landmark)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual national tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips are optional but highly appreciated. They are a great way to recognize your guide’s dedication, knowledge, and passion throughout the experience.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

El Arco de la Circasiana

  • 10m
We will begin our experience beneath this iconic arch, where your guide will warmly welcome you. Here, you’ll learn about the fascinating history of this landmark, a symbolic gateway to one of Quito’s most emblematic and vibrant districts.

Plaza de los Presidentes

  • 15m
An open-air space where you’ll discover the lives and legacy of key historical figures such as García Moreno, Eloy Alfaro, Velasco Ibarra, and Vicente Rocafuerte. Their leadership and decisions played a fundamental role in shaping Ecuador’s history and identity.

Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal

  • 20m
Quito’s largest artisan market and a smaller counterpart to Otavalo’s famous Plaza de Ponchos. Here you’ll discover a wide variety of Andean handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs. You’ll also have free time to browse and find the perfect keepsake from your visit.

Iglesia de Santa Teresita

  • 10m
The second neo-Gothic church built in Quito, this architectural gem beautifully blends history, faith, and art in every detail. A striking landmark that reflects the city’s rich religious and cultural heritage.

Castillo Silva Del Pozo

  • 15m
Castles of La Mariscal: Enjoy a charming walk along Roca Street, between Amazonas and 6 de Diciembre avenues, where you’ll discover unique buildings that look like they came straight out of a fairytale. These architectural gems stand as witnesses of La Mariscal’s golden era.

Avenue 12 de Octubre & Avenida General Ignacio de Veintimilla

  • 10m
La Mariscal Historic Villas Area: Here we’ll revisit how elegant villas and country homes once shaped La Mariscal in the mid-20th century, a period of transformation and urban growth that marked a new chapter in Quito’s history. Mona Caron Mural: A striking large-scale urban artwork that celebrates nature, resilience, and cultural identity through powerful visual storytelling.

Coliseo Universidad Politécnica Salesiana

  • 10m
Salesian University Mural: Another remarkable piece of Quito’s urban art scene, featuring powerful messages of identity, culture, and creativity. This vibrant mural reflects the city’s contemporary artistic expression and its connection to social and cultural narratives.

Mercado La Floresta

  • 15m
Visit a local market with a modern touch, hidden within Quito’s bohemian La Floresta neighborhood. This traditional space offers an authentic glimpse into everyday local life, where you’ll connect with the city’s culture, flavors, and community spirit.

La Floresta

  • 15m
We will explore the vibrant streets of Valladolid, Vizcaya, Lugo, Guipúzcoa, and Coruña, discovering colorful murals, independent galleries, cozy cafés, and hidden corners. This walk reveals La Floresta as one of Quito’s most dynamic cultural and creative districts.

Ocho y Medio

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
A landmark of independent cinema in Quito, founded in 2001 and located in the La Floresta neighborhood. Dedicated to auteur films, Ecuadorian cinema, and non-commercial productions from around the world, it also serves as a vibrant cultural hub hosting workshops, events, and screenings. Here we will take a break at its cozy café, the perfect place to recharge and enjoy a warm drink before continuing the experience.

Paccari Experience House

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will conclude the experience with a guided tasting of fine aroma cacao chocolates, crafted by Paccari, internationally recognized for its exceptional quality and unique flavor profile. A perfect final touch that celebrates Ecuador’s world-renowned chocolate heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    El Arco de la Circasiana
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    El Arco de la Circasiana
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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