Between Murals & Flavours: Modern Quito Walking Tour

Between Murals & Flavours: Modern Quito Walking Tour

By Kunakkuna Experiences

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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 flavours, and creative areas.

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 travellers 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 travellers 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

3h 30m
English

Duration: 3 hours: Explore Quito’s street art, culture, and flavours 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 area (https://n9.cl/14aa)

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€47.18 x 1 Adult€47.18

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Quito Street Food & Chocolate

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

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 11:00

Price details

€51.47 x 1 Adult€51.47

Total

Quito Street Art & Printmaking

3h 30m
English

Art class: Includes a hands-on art class where experts teach screen printing or engraving. Create your piece and take home a unique hand
Duration: 4 hours: 4-hour immersive Quito tour through La Mariscal & La Floresta, exploring street art, murals, modern architecture and a hands-
Welcome drink: Includes a welcome drink at Spacio Cultural, choose hot or cold drinks, soft drinks, or beer before the tour begins.
Meeting point: pacio Cultural, a vibrant urban art space on Luis Felipe Borja Street, in Quito’s creative area (https://n9.cl/14aa).

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€72.91 x 1 Adult€72.91

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport 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
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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 area. This traditional space offers an authentic glimpse into everyday local life, where you’ll connect with the city’s culture, flavours, and community spirit.

La Floresta

15m

We will explore the vibrant streets of Valladolid, Vizcaya, Lugo, Guipúzcoa, and Coruña, discovering colourful murals, independent galleries, cosy 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 area. 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 cosy 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 recognised for its exceptional quality and unique flavour profile. A perfect final touch that celebrates Ecuador’s world-renowned chocolate heritage.

Location

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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