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Lima Foodie Tour: Explore Local Delicacies
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86 Ratings
Lima
Discover the forbidden history of Lima on a private walking tour. Explore catacombs, learn about the dark side of Peru’s independence, and more. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Discover the forbidden history of Lima on a private walking tour. Explore catacombs, learn about the dark side of Peru’s independence, and more. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Barrio Chino - The tour will explore China Town, sample some snacks, and discuss the history of Chinese immigration in Peru.
- Mercado Central (Central Market) - The visit to the Central Market will include viewing a variety of ingredients, providing explanations, tasting lucuma juice, purchasing fruits, and enjoying local cuisine while…
- Barrio Chino - The tour will explore China Town, sample some snacks, and discuss the history of Chinese immigration in Peru.
- Mercado Central (Central Market) - The visit to the Central Market will include viewing a variety of ingredients, providing explanations, tasting lucuma juice, purchasing fruits, and enjoying local cuisine while learning about its history.
- Barrios Altos - Personal and favorite street food recommendations that go beyond Netflix.
- Centro Historico de Lima - The tour concludes at the best pisco sour spot (optional tasting), where the final speech will be delivered. ;)
What's Included
- anticucho
- picarones
- siu mae
- chicha morada
- ceviche
- choclo con queso
- cañazo shot
- All Snacks and Drinks
- emoliente
- papa rellena
- coca leaves
- Certified tour guide
- anticucho
- picarones
- siu mae
- chicha morada
- ceviche
- choclo con queso
- cañazo shot
- All Snacks and Drinks
- emoliente
- papa rellena
- coca leaves
- Certified tour guide
What's Not Included
- Transfer (Pick Up or Drop Off)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Transfer (Pick Up or Drop Off)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join this exceptional culinary journey through the less-traveled areas of Lima’s historic center. This is a remarkable and thoughtfully curated experience where participants will savor, learn, and enjoy with the guidance of licensed tour guides and professional storytellers.
Stroll through the bustling, lively, and vibrant streets of the Central Market,…
Join this exceptional culinary journey through the less-traveled areas of Lima’s historic center. This is a remarkable and thoughtfully curated experience where participants will savor, learn, and enjoy with the guidance of licensed tour guides and professional storytellers.
Stroll through the bustling, lively, and vibrant streets of the Central Market, China Town, and nearby areas. Sample Peruvian delicacies that have been meticulously chosen by local culinary experts. And the best part? Participants will directly support local vendors while gaining insights into the history, gastronomy, culture, and society, truly immersing themselves in the authentic Peru!
No commission tours here.
Everything is included, just come ready to enjoy!
Maximum of 15 participants.
- Not recommended for travelers with diabetes
Location
Great Lima Public Library
Avenida Abancay
We will meet outside "Biblioteca Nacional Sede Lima", which is located in Abancay Avenue, Historical Centre of Lima.
We will be wearing a pink/black outfit with the logo of Inka Pride.
If you are in Miraflores or Barranco, don't take Uber, better try the Metropolitano bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(86 Ratings)
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Geoff
Jul 7, 2025
Street food tour Lima. - The food vendors we visited offered some of the most amazing tasting food we had had in Lima to date. We started with corn and cheese, a simple dish but one to get the stomach ready for the upcoming delicacies.
We then moved on to a street corner full of vendors. Here we sampled cow heart and intestines. Unsure of how this was going to taste, I was excited to try something new. The heart had a surprisingly different, but extremely delicious, peppery taste to it. A huge surprise, and one I would eat again. 10/10 rating. The intestine was similar to eating calamari with more flavour.
We moved on to a stuffed potato, different as it was mashed potatoes with meat, garlic, and a few other things. 9/10 rating. We had a traditional Peruvian meal, sorry I cannot remember the name; spaghetti, potatoes, and chicken. 8/10. Then we had the most delicious ceviches mad by a street vendor. We had the top rated ceviches in Miraflores at Punto Azul and it was top notch. This one was a step above. You can see the care and dedication he put in to creating this recipe. 11/10.
We visited a market where we sampled local fruits and vegetables. The tour finished with two desserts. The first being a rice pudding and red corn sauce. Yummy, 7/10 from me as a rating. Then some delicious donuts with syrup.
Such a top rated tour. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Lima, you get the true taste of made Lima and Peru a top food destination of the world. Book this when you are in Lima.
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R6745rjjohna
Jul 5, 2025
Next level tour - Nothing comes close! Bruce's guide to Lima had trumped all other walking tours in South America for me.
We started with the Lima street food tour - and ended up loving it so much that we went straight into his Lima History tour (5 hours in total - loved every minute).
No scripts, just thoughtful and incredibly adept knowledge of the cities history and anthropologly. Uniquely, his insight cannot be found on wiki, as it stems from his incredible efforts to gain knowledge from local historians, poets, authors, chefs and artists that hold the real truth to understanding and enjoying Limas (And Perus) culture.
If you want to stay away from the tourist traps, scripted walking tours and unrealistic reprisitations of Lima - Stick with Bruce. Moreover, he was an exceptional person, fun and extremely passionate about cultural exchange. A unique jem and amazing tour.
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U1096nkjayt
Jul 4, 2025
Best Street Food Tour - We had an amazing range of street food and learned so much about Peruvian cuisine and culture. The guide was friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. We had a great day with him, and even went out for drinks with him afterwards. Such a fun day!
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Tourist42608247357
Jun 29, 2025
Amazing food tour and other options! Must try experience in Lima , amazing your guide(s)! - By far the best tour, let alone food tour I have ever taken. Overall experience was amazing, visited local hole in the walls and street vendors experiencing many different types of local Peruvian foods, in places you would never be able to find, and also lots learning about the different dishes along with other aspects of Peruvian culture. The food was amazing, Bruce was very knowlegable and also tailored the experience to the different members of the group. 10/10 experience and would recommend to anyone wanting to experience not only the local cuisine in Lima but also its culture.
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Tzehin
Jun 29, 2025
The Best Food Tour in Lima - Bruce was the best! His knowledge, passion and personality made this an amazing experience. We went off the beaten path to experience the full diversity of Peruvian / Lima cuisine…
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Andreiafilipa_af
Jun 16, 2025
A delicious tour with heart, history and insight - The Lima Street Food Experience was truly one of the best guided tours we have ever taken. Our guide took us through different neighborhoods to taste an incredible variety of local delicacies.
What really stood out was how thoughtful and knowledgeable our guide was. He adapted the experience seamlessly for one person in our group who didn’t eat meat, making sure they could still enjoy every stop without missing out on the culinary experience.
But this tour was much more than just food. Along the way, we learned so much about the rich history of the Inca civilization and gained a deeper understanding of Peru's cultural and social complexities. Our guide also spoke openly about the ongoing racism faced by Indigenous communities — an eye-opening and important part of the experience.
It was engaging, insightful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to discover the real Lima through its flavors, stories, and people.
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X9185gndanielm
Jun 6, 2025
Luuunch - I was the only one and it was a whirlwind! We chatted and ate and ate and ate delicious and wild food. Luckily not cat! But beef heart and ceviche! I’m glad I didn’t eat lunch beforehand. This was a fun way to explore the area in a way you can only do with a local.
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Havaimavi
May 31, 2025
Must Do ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An absolutely amazing experience! A must-do if you want to discover Lima through all its flavors and hidden corners. Don’t eat beforehand, seriously! You’ll get to try so many delicious and diverse dishes in unique, authentic spots you’d never find on your own. The evening ended with a Pisco Sour and great conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. This tour is the perfect way to experience the real Lima in all its facets.
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447tobiass
May 9, 2025
Highly recommended - No big groups! No only boring dates! A perfect experience for everyone that wants something else than standard. Bruce is very knowledgeable about history and literature but has great food recommendations from his food tour as well! We had the tour during the sunset which created an amazing atmosphere in the city.
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Outdoorlover2016
May 6, 2025
Yum!! - Such a FUN tour!! A trip through the market learning and eating all the way. Bruce knows all the best spots and keeps everyone entertained while weaving in a history lesson too. A must do if you are in Lima!!
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