Lima Food Tour: 10 Tastings with Local Guide

Embark on a private street food tour in Lima and indulge in 10 mouthwatering tastings hand-picked by locals. Experience the city’s culinary scene while exploring its cultural highlights.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - Go to a bakery that has been doing the traditional dessert, Turron, since 1930. Take a bite of this sweet treat as you hear its history dating back to the 18th century with the view of the nearby Plaza.
  • Mercado Central (Central Market) - Discover what makes Peruvian cheese so special, and how it makes the stuffed olives…
What's Included
  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • Vegetarian alternatives
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks not mentioned as inclusion
Additional Information

Embark on a private food exploration of Lima, sampling 10 of the city’s most popular local dishes, from hearty main courses to sweet treats and traditional beverages. This epicurean adventure, guaranteed to delight any food lover, includes tastings of regional specialties selected by an enthusiastic local guide with a love for food such as Ceviche and…

Location
Jirón de la Unión 958
Jirón de la Unión
Outside the entrance of Grand Hotel Bolivar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Liambd1285ml
Jul 12, 2025
Fun and highly recommended - Juan was super fun and informative! The food was delicious! Had fun exploring the historical part of Peru! Highly recommend
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Sanjaysrai
Jun 18, 2025
A deep, delicious dive into Lima’s flavors — truly local and unforgettable - This tour with Ivonne in Lima was next-level — the kind of food experience where you realize halfway through, yeah, I’m not getting this anywhere else. It was both organized and deeply local, with zero tourist traps. We tried all kinds of food, but the standouts were this special Andes cheese + bread combo (my girlfriend’s favorite — made from a specific cow only found in that region), and a uniquely Peruvian churro that blew me away. Sweet, crispy, and not your average Spanish-style version — this was something else entirely. Ivonne navigated my girlfriend’s many food allergies with total confidence — no banana, avocado, milk, etc. — and still found her great options. She also explained not just the dishes, but the why behind them: how the ingredients, preparation, and history tie into Lima’s identity. The tamale and Chinese dumpling were more standard compared to everything else, but everything else was such a sensory hit, especially the meat market with hanging cow parts and a real punch of smell — intense but real. It was a full three hours, never rushed, and it felt like we were eating our way through real Lima, not some curated tourist version. The vibe was more professional than casual — not a lot of personal small talk like we had on our Cusco tour, but that wasn’t a bad thing. If you’re looking for true variety, foods you can’t find anywhere else, and a knowledgeable local guide, this tour delivers. Highly recommend — especially for serious food lovers.
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Jessicap3176
May 27, 2025
May 2025 - Highly recommend this tour! It was a great mix of food and history. We tried things we never would have tried and learned a lot along the way
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Madeleineoverturf
May 22, 2025
Awesome food tour - This was a fantastic way to see Lima in one day! Lorena was so knowledgeable and made sure we learned a lot about Lima as well as the food. If you love food tours, you will love this one!
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Alan_s
May 5, 2025
Great time! - Ivonne was great. Patient, concerned with our safety. Made sure to check on if we were having a good time. Answered questions. Enthusiastic.
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Stuart_a
May 5, 2025
Hit all the notes - You get a taste of everything, from the food to the sights! Lorena was a fantastic guide with great humor.
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Petermurray260
May 4, 2025
Highly recommend. - Lorena was the perfect host for showing us around lima as soon as we landed. Very accommodating and went out of her way to tend to our needs. 5 stars.
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Djscroggy
Apr 19, 2025
Local food experience in Lima. - Loved this tour! We went to places we would never have found on our own and tasted authentic Peruvian food from vendors we would have passed right by. We felt well taken care of!
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Diana_b
Apr 7, 2025
Not a private tour! - We booked (and paid significantly more) for a private tasting tour. We met our guide at the meeting point and were told that there would be 5 other people joining us on tour. I sent a message to the tour company asking why we were not informed that our tour was no longer private. Still have not received a response from the company With Locals about why we were not informed of the change and have not been refunded for the difference in price from a private tour to a group tour. We felt completely duped and without options. It’s deeply unfortunate because our guide choji was excellent and the tour was deeply authentic. Unfortunately the companys lack of communication and their decision to not inform us (or refund the price difference) of our tour change leaves me unable to recommend this company for a private Lima food tour.
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Stephanie_t
Jun 2, 2025
Never even showed up or called - This is a scam. No one ever contacts you. We showed up and no one was there. We called. We emailed. We never saw anyone. Most locals use what's app and this person never even tried to. Viator was also zero help in getting in touch with this person. Would not waste your money on this "tour scam"
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From $47
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).