Go on a 4-hour off-the-beaten-path food tour with a friendly, local guide. Taste some of the dishes common to increasingly renowned fusion-based Peruvian gastronomy and visit the main landmarks of Peru's capital.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 11:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Taste up to 13 unique Peruvian flavors
- Visit the city’s biggest market
- Discover Lima’s historical center
Full description
Meet your guide in the Plaza Major, Lima's main square and get introduced to the historical landmarks that surround it. Then begin your tasting experience of up to 13 Peruvian flavors around the city center. Get to know the history behind the unique fusions that characterize Peruvian cuisine and how they are related to the influences brought by the different waves of immigration throughout the country's history.
Visit local spots that very few tourists get to visit while in Lima. Explore the colorful Central Market, the largest market in Lima. Taste local fruits and products that come directly from the country's many small producers. Walk through the streets of Lima's Chinatown and try the Cantonese-Peruvian fried rice dish called arroz chaufa. It is undoubtedly the flagship dish of the chifas – the local name for the city's Cantonese restaurants.
This authentic tour offers the perfect combination of history, local daily life, and delicious flavors. Come hungry – there is plenty of tasty food to eat.
Includes
- Tasting of 10 Peruvian dishes
- Tasting of 3 popular drinks
- Expert guide (Spanish or English language)
- City center tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional dishes (available for purchase)
- Local 18% sales tax (can be removed with proper documentation)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The tour starts in Jirón Carabaya 303, Cercado de Lima, in front of the restaurant El Chinito at 11:00 am. Your guide will be wearing a red T-Shirt and/or have a red bag with supplier logo on it.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Cash
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- This tour can be adapted for vegetarians, but is not recommended for vegan or gluten-free participants
- After booking, you are asked to send a photo of your passport ID page to the local partner before the tour, along with your date of entry to Peru, in order to remove the 18% local tax.
