The bohemian district of Barranco, in the city of Lima, has picturesque restaurants, coffee shops and bars. You will enjoy a fantastic tour, tasting delicious Peruvian food in different places. Explore this amazing neighborhood, with impressive street art, and beautiful views to the Pacific Ocean.
Lima's Barranco Food Tour: Savor Authentic Peruvian Cuisine & Culture
About This Tour
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
Tour Plan
First Stop
The tour starts at our meeting point. We will begin this food adventure in the bohemian district of Barranco, with a panoramic walking tour around San Francisco Square.
Second Stop
We will continue the excursion to taste an exquisite Peruvian coffee, and then, we are going to taste two types of traditional empanadas. One is filled with “Aji de gallina”, a creamy Peruvian dish made with yellow pepper and chicken. The other one is filled with hot pepper, with a special spicy flavor.
Third Stop
Then, we will visit a gastronomic store with 100% Peruvian products, made by small sustainable and environmentally responsible companies. Also, we will taste the favorite sweet of many: chocolate. Discover the intense and good quality flavors, with these amazing handmade local products.
Fourth Stop
Our next stop will be at a small art gallery of the incredible Peruvian artist Jade Rivera. Located in the heart of Barranco, we will take a panoramic walking tour to the Bridge of Sights. This picturesque wooden bridge was built in 1876, however, it has been rebuilt several times. The legend says that if you make a wish walking across the bridge holding your breath, it will come true.
Fifth Stop
The next visit will be in a local restaurant to eat a Peruvian popular dish called “Ceviche”, fresh raw fish marinated with lemon juice. Also, we will eat “Causa Limena”, a traditional dish made with pressed potatoes, stuffed with avocado and tuna. Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic sweet drink called Chicha Morada, made with purple corn.
Sixth stop
The tour continues in another restaurant, and this time we will taste “Lomo Saltado”, made with sautéed beef tenderloin with onion and tomatoes, accompanied by rice and French fries. We cannot miss drinking a refreshing national soda known as Inka Kola.
Seventh stop
Later, we will visit one of the most traditional bars in the city, to taste a Peruvian cocktail “Pisco Sour”, made with Pisco brandy, lime juice, egg white and sugar syrup.
Last Stop
We cannot leave out the desserts, so to finish the tour, we will visit a local ice cream shop, to taste creamy artisan ice cream with Peruvian flavors.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on your lap
What to Bring
You should bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for personal expenses.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Come with empty stomach
- The menu can be adapted to any type of allergy or food restriction, even for vegetarians and vegans, prior coordination
- If you are younger than 18 years old or do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is important to inform that at the time of booking, so we can modify your drinks in advance
- Children 12 and younger can go free, only if their parents share the same menu
- Group service does not operate on holidays
- Pick up from centrally located Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco hotels
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.6
Exploring the vibrant neighborhood was a delightful experience for us, especially as we indulged in a variety of authentic dishes that truly showcased the local flavors. The guided transport between stops was seamless, making it easy to immerse ourselves in the unique culture without any stress. One minor setback was that some of the stops felt a bit rushed, but the overall atmosphere and delicious food more than made up for it.
4.4
Our experience savoring authentic Peruvian cuisine in Barranco was truly memorable, especially when we stumbled upon a quaint local eatery tucked away in an alley. The guided transportation was comfortable, yet the only drawback was that we felt a bit rushed between stops. One of our favorite moments was sharing a traditional ceviche, bursting with flavor, while chatting with our delightful guide about the history of each dish.
4
We had an amazing time indulging in authentic Peruvian cuisine while wandering through Barranco’s charming streets. The highlight was definitely stopping at a local café for a surprise tasting of ceviche, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful; it truly felt like we were savoring the heart of Lima’s culinary scene. That said, the pace felt a bit rushed at times, and we wish we could have lingered a little longer in each spot to soak in the culture more deeply.