Discover the vibrant flavors of Quito on a local drink tasting tour. Immerse yourself in Ecuador’s rich beverage culture, from artisanal spirits to traditional drinks, and explore the history and craft behind each unique taste.

Join us for a unique journey through the Agave Tasting & Distillation Process with Intiñan Experience, where you’ll savor an ancestral pre-Hispanic Andean drink.

Just a short distance from the equator line, you’ll find Casa Agave, Ecuador’s first museum-factory and distillery. In pre-Hispanic cultures, the agave plant was considered sacred and played a vital role in rituals and ceremonies, as well as in food, beverages, medicine, textiles, and crafts.

Quito Local Drink Tasting Tour Includes:

Explore the Agave Garden

Gain insights into:

• Over 20 species of agave plants
• Our reforestation program

Visit the Agave Museum

Discover:

• The history of agave-based drink production
• A sensory experience with traditional musical instruments
• The agave cellar

Learn About the Distillery

Experience the production process:

• Raw material selection and processing
• Master distiller techniques
• Fermentation, condensation, and distillation

Agave Tasting Experience

• Savor six different agave-based products

Quito Local Drink Tasting Tour

Intiñan Museum Experience

After the tasting, we’ll take you to the Intiñan Museum, where you can stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern Hemisphere! Here, you’ll witness unique experiments that can only be performed at the center of the world.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure blending culture, tradition, and taste!

 What to expect

• Convenient hotel pick up and drop-off in Quito
• Scenic drive from your hotel to the Equator line 
• Visit the Agave destillery near the Middle of the world
• Enjoy a guided tour of  the Intiñan Museum
• Savor a delicious lunch featuring traditional Ecuadorian dishes
• Optional: Taste the traditional delicacy of guinea pig (cuy)

Price:

US$ 135 per person

Inclusions:

• Private transportation from/to Quito
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees for the Agave and Itiñan Museum
• Tasting variety of drinks
• Typical lunch

Exclusions:

• Extra activities and drinks
• Tips