Discover the traditional flavors of the Peruvian food, walking through the historic center of Lima. Explore old taverns and food carts with our expert guide, to taste delicious local food and drinks.
Learn about the history and culinary traditions for 4 hours, with this unique street food tour.
Gran Hotel Bolivar
We will meet at the Grand Hotel Bolivar
San Martin Square
We will continue towards San Martin Square, declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site. Inaugurated in 1921, this place is surrounded by historical buildings such as the National Club.
Jiron de la Union
Walking along the street of Jiron de la Union, you will see that this is a traditional place with a lot of history, and full of commerce.
El Chinito Sangucheria
We will reach a typical restaurant to taste an exquisite sandwich of pork known as “Pan con chicharrón”. This street sandwich is made with pork, fried sweet potato, and onion sauce.
Central Market
The tour continues to explore the Central Market, a place with a lot of products and good prices. Here, we are going to taste fresh local Peruvian fruit, with time enough to walk around.
Chinatown
Our next stop is at the Chinese neighborhood. The Chinese population arrived in Peru in the mid-nineteenth century to cover the missing workforce on the coastal estates. We are going to enjoy Chinese snacks, and visit its picturesque market. We can leave this quarter without tasting “Chifa”, a fusion of Peruvian-Cantonese food, the favorite of many local families.
Church of San Francisco
Then, we will walk to the Church of San Francisco to admire the beauty of the architecture around, Here, we will taste “Churros”. This traditional sweet is a flour dough fill with dulce de leche (milk caramel).
Bar Cordano
Then, we will visit one of oldest bars in the city, and we will eat a delicious “Causa rellena”. Refresh yourself tasting “Chicha morada”, a sweet drink made of purple corn.
Alameda Chabuca Granda
The tour keeps going throughout the Main Square until reach a popular street full of food carts. We will taste “Anticuchos”, grilled beef hurts skewers marinated with spices. Also, we will taste a traditional dessert known as “Picarones”, a dough made with pumpkin and sweet potato, served with sugar cane syrup. We will taste another Peruvian dessert known as “Mazamorra Morada” made with purple corn, and to finish this amazing experience, we will taste the “Emoliente”, a hot drink with medicinal properties, and very popular among Peruvians.Finishing this amazing food tour, we are going to say goodbye at Jiron Camana, the end point for the group service,
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4.4
Our family had a delightful time tasting the diverse flavors of Lima in Peru, diving into its culinary scene right in the heart of the city. The transportation was smooth, making the transition between each street food stop enjoyable, though we found some of the portions a bit smaller than we expected. Overall, this adventure was a fantastic way to experience the historic center while indulging in local dishes, and we left with a greater appreciation for Lima’s rich culinary heritage.
4.6
We dove right into Lima’s culinary scene by sampling a variety of street food, and the anticuchos we tried were seriously unforgettable. Our guide was enthusiastic and shared fascinating stories about the historic center, but at times, it felt like we were rushed through some spots. Overall, it was a fantastic way to experience the local flavors with friends, even if we wished we could’ve lingered a bit longer at a couple of the stands.
4.4
We had an enjoyable time sampling local dishes, navigating through the bustling streets while soaking in the rich history around us. The highlight was definitely trying the street-cooked empanadas, which burst with flavor and authenticity. While the guide was knowledgeable, we felt that a bit more time at each stop would have allowed us to fully savor the experience.
4.6
Exploring the vibrant streets of Lima while tasting local delicacies was a highlight for us, especially the unforgettable ceviche from a bustling market stall. However, the transport between stops felt a bit rushed at times, which made it hard to fully soak in the historic atmosphere.