Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights
Description
Explore Lima's vibrant street food scene on this guided walking tour, diving into the city's rich culinary heritage beyond the typical tourist path. Sample a variety of iconic Peruvian snacks, including anticuchos, picarones, and ceviche, while wandering through lively neighborhoods like Chinatown and Barrios Altos. This small group experience, led by a passionate local guide, offers a personal connection to Lima's street food culture and the stories behind each dish. Enjoy the adventure of tasting 13 curated delicacies, all included in the tour, making it perfect for food enthusiasts and curious travelers. - Duration: 3 hours of delicious exploration - Includes 13 tastings of traditional Peruvian street food - Guided by a friendly local expert in a small group setting - Meet at Gran Hotel Bolívar, with an optional pickup service available
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Itinerary
We will meet in the city center at the Gran Hotel Bolívar, Jirón de la Unión 958, and from there we will depart for the famous Central Market. It's a 15-minute walk.
Before entering the famous Central Market, we will stop to enjoy the renowned "4 Colors" platter. This is a combination of Peruvian dishes: ceviche, Peruvian red spaghetti, chanfainita (a stew), and others. Of course, it will be accompanied by a refreshing glass of chicha morada (a drink made from purple corn).
We will visit the Central Market and together we will tour some stalls where we will taste some exotic Peruvian fruits and a refreshing juice made from one of them.
We will then enter the small world of Chinatown. Here we will visit a famous stall, well-known to siu mai lovers; a Chinese appetizer.
We will explore the area outside the Central Market and sample famous dishes: anticuchos (grilled meat skewers), pata con huavo (pork feet with egg), choclo con queso (corn with cheese), mazamorra morada (purple corn pudding), and others.
Our tour will culminate around the Plaza de Armas, where we'll try our last snack of the day: the famous Peruvian churro (a crispy fried dough pastry, coated in sugar and often served with chocolate or caramel sauce).
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Amazing tour, Diego was SUCH a great guide. He made our group feel comfortable, was very interactive, and taught us so much!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and that Diego helped make your tour so memorable. Creating a welcoming, interactive, and enjoyable atmosphere is exactly what we strive for, and we're delighted that you felt comfortable and engaged throughout the experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Diego. He is passionate about sharing Peru's culture, history, and traditions, and we're sure he'll be happy to know that his efforts made such a positive impact on your day. Thank you for choosing Peru Bucket List. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Peru soon! 🇵🇪✨ The Peru Bucket List Team ❤️
We went on this tour while visiting Lima and had THE BEST time. Diego was an amazing tour guide, super knowledgeable & so friendly! The food was incredible and the tour itself was great!! I cannot say enough great things about the food and Diego!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring Lima with us. It means a lot to know that you enjoyed the food, the experience, and especially Diego's guiding. We'll be sure to share your wonderful feedback with him—he'll be delighted to hear it! Lima's food scene is truly special, and we're so happy we could help make your visit memorable. Thank you for choosing Peru Bucket List, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Peru in the future! Safe travels and see you again soon! 🇵🇪✨ The Peru Bucket List Team ❤️
The agency was very easy to communicate with. My guide Juan Diego was energetic and was very knowledgeable and eager to teach about Peruvian culture and cuisine. He knew the best spots for street food around Lima and he was very supportive and eager to show and get me to try more and more of their local food during the tour. I highly recommend this trip if you're in Lima
Thank you so much Simon for your kind words 😊 We’re truly happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and connected with Peruvian culture and cuisine during the tour ✨ Juan Diego will be very happy to read this review 🙌 He’s genuinely passionate about sharing the real flavors of Lima and helping travelers discover the city beyond the traditional tourist spots. One of the things we love most about our food tours is creating experiences where travelers can not only taste local food, but also understand the stories, culture, and people behind it 🇵🇪🌮✨ We’re especially happy to hear you enjoyed the street food experience and felt encouraged to try new flavors along the way 😊 Thank you again for recommending the tour and for choosing Peru Bucket List during your time in Lima. We hope to see you again someday for more adventures and amazing food in Peru 🇵🇪✨
There was so much food! Our guide, Momo, was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the food. He took great care to show us everything he could. The food was great. This is definitely worthwhile.
Hi, Robert. Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🤩 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and the overall experience 🙌🍽️ Peru is truly a paradise for food lovers, and it means a lot to know that Momo helped make the experience even more special with his knowledge, care, and passion for sharing our culture 🇵🇪✨ And yes… there’s definitely a LOT of delicious food involved 😄 Thank you again for choosing Peru Bucket List. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable flavors and adventures in Peru!
Rose and Johnny are the best!!!!!
This was such a fun afternoon. The stops were well planned, the food was consistently great, and the guide made the group feel relaxed and engaged. We especially loved the street snacks and fresh juices. Definitely recommend this tour if you enjoy food.
If you love food, this tour is for you. Each stop introduced a new flavor and a new story. We felt safe trying street food thanks to the guide’s recommendations. Everything was tasty and well chosen. Worth every penny.
We expected a simple food tour, but it turned out to be much more. The guide explained the origins of each dish and gave great context about Peruvian culture. Every stop offered something different and delicious. One of the best experiences we had in Lima
This Lima street food tour was one of the best parts of our trip! We tried so many authentic dishes and learned about the history behind each one. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
The food was incredible and the stories behind each dish made the tour so much more meaningful. Great pacing and excellent guide. A must-do in Lima!”
