Quito Beer & Spirits Tasting Tour
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This isn’t just a beer tasting—it’s a journey through Quito’s history, culture, and brewing heritage. What makes this experience unique is how it connects iconic historic landmarks with Ecuador’s rich tradition of beer and spirits. From exploring centuries-old convents and learning about the origins of brewing in Latin America, to tasting craft beers, traditional aguardientes, and local liqueurs, every stop reveals a different layer of Ecuadorian identity. You’ll visit hidden cultural spaces, entrepreneurial projects, and historic courtyards while discovering how local ingredients and traditions shape the country’s drinks culture today. Led by a local bilingual guide, this small-group experience blends storytelling, history, and tasting in a relaxed and social atmosphere. If you want to go beyond sightseeing and truly taste Quito’s history—this is the experience for you.
Inclusions
What's included
- Traditional Quito sweets tasting
- Ecuadorian spirits tasting (including aguardientes and liqueurs)
- Craft beer tasting experience
- Professional bilingual national tour guide (English & Spanish)
- Traditional Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
- Entry to San Francisco Convent and its historic brewery site
What's not
- Tips and gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- Any services not specified in the itinerary
- Additional drinks or food not mentioned in the experience
Itinerary
Plaza de San Francisco: The experience begins in Plaza de San Francisco, where your guide will warmly welcome you and provide all the essential information to fully enjoy this unique tasting journey through Quito.
San Francisco Convent: Here you’ll discover the fascinating history of beer in Ecuador and Latin America, while exploring one of the oldest brewing traditions on the continent. You’ll also have the chance to try the legendary Franciscan beer and enjoy it with friends, surrounded by the stunning towers of the San Francisco Church.
Yumbos Chocolates: We’ll take a short break to enjoy some of Ecuador’s finest chocolate, a perfect moment to recharge and continue your journey through Quito’s flavors and traditions.
Casa del Marqués: Here we’ll visit a local shop where you’ll taste a selection of traditional Ecuadorian spirits, each with unique flavors and origins that reflect the country’s rich heritage.
COEE – Ecuadorian Entrepreneurs Community: Visit the first and largest association of Ecuadorian entrepreneurs, where passion, effort, and innovation showcase that Ecuador truly has it all. Here you’ll enjoy a unique coffee experience, along with a small tasting of traditional Ecuadorian spirits.
Archbishop’s Palace (Palacio Arzobispal): Here you’ll enjoy traditional Ecuadorian sweets, including the famous mistelas, along with a tasting of local spirits. Discover Ecuador’s rich tradition of high-quality aguardientes in a unique cultural setting.
Santa Rosa Brewery: To end the experience, your taste buds will be delighted with a curated selection of craft beers made with unique Ecuadorian ingredients. A perfect final toast to an unforgettable journey through Quito’s flavors.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: San Francisco Plaza, at the corner of Benalcázar, Sucre, and Bolívar streets. Your guide will be waiting near the plaza, wearing a wine-colored Kunakkuna Experiences hoodie.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Kunakkuna Experiences
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minors not allowed (under 18)
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 521 of 1008.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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