Alternative Food and Socio-Cultural Experience in Lima

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US$332.04 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Lima

Duration

7 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish

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Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Lima's vibrant culture through local market tours and community visits. Experience Peruvian dishes and engage with locals working for positive change in their communities.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

In the morning, you'll go on an off-the-beaten-path market tour, where you visit an authentic market where locals do their shopping or enjoy a quick lunch. You'll try traditional Peruvian foods how and where the locals eat them. With typical Peruvian dishes, drinks, fruits and desserts surrounded by and interacting with friendly locals, this market visit is both a cultural and gastronomic experience.

In the afternoon, you'll visit several places in a human settlement up in the hills of Lima such as a very unique and huge cemetery, a female artisan's workshop, a social project run by locals and you'll have one more drink and small snack at a local family’s house. You'll not only learn about daily life in Lima’s human settlements and the historical, political and cultural background but most importantly, you'll meet amazing locals who work hard to improve their community. This cultural immersion tour focuses on positive initiatives and hope and benefits the social project you'll visit.

What You Get

Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

Gratuities

Good To Know

From May to November it is recommended to bring a sweater and a light coat since the weather may be colder in some areas you'll visit
In winter months, some areas may be a bit muddy because of humidity (even if it doesn't rain). Please dress appropriately.
Sunscreen, water and a hat are highly recommended. The sun in Lima is very strong, even if it seems cloudy.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (allergies or any other restrictions).
We recommend wearing comfortable closed walking shoes (f.i. sneakers, no sandals)
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

What You’ll Experience

Market

Enjoy tasting regional meals, fruits, cheeses, liquors, drinks, and sweets, all the while chatting and laughing with our enthusiastic friends in the market who are always so eager to share their favorite flavors. For seafood lovers and those who will try anything once, our favourite ceviche vendor will show you how to prepare this Peruvian classic in the market itself. Carefully pace your eating and always save some room in your stomach! We then continue to meander through the market, tasting a large variety of dried snacks, side dishes, fresh fruits, time-honored liquors that will surely give you a nice jolt, and succulent juices you won’t easily find on just any restaurant menu. Whether you love to eat or just want to see what the Peruvian food hype is all about, our market tour is definitely an authentic, alternative experience that foodies can’t miss.

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Cementerio de Nueva Esperanza

After a 40-minute drive, you'll reach the second largest cemetery in the world. It's a very impressive place, different than any other cemetery you have visited before. It's located amidst the hills and human settlements. You'll have the chance to look around and if you're into photography, you'll surely take a bunch of artistic photos.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

San Juan De Miraflores

After the visit to the cemetery, you'll head towards the human settlement where you will first visit a local lady who has started her own small business and artisan workshop in her house. She will tell you more about herself and her business. The bilingual guide teams up with a local guide who will show you around the neighborhood and take you to meet several local families and community leaders. The first stop is the house of our local cook who has prepared a delicious drink and small snack for you. Afterwards the local guide will show you around and tell you more about daily life with its many challenges but also its many positive initiatives. The people who live there have worked hard to build a real community and you'll get to meet some of these community leaders. The guide will also tell you more about the local project your visit supports. On some days you'll even be able to see their activities with the participating kids in action.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

We can pick you up from hotels in central areas or from the airport or cruise port in Callao if you pick that option.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

based on 20 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Family of Five

July 12, 2026

This was our first trip to Peru and our family included a 3yr old, 9yr old and 12yr old. We wanted to find a local guide to help us learn alongside Indigenous communities and make a positive impact...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Tour which is a must- a mix between people, community, food and culture

June 12, 2026

This is an absolute must-do if you want to experience the real Lima. As an avid traveler, it takes a lot for a tour to impress me, but Alternative Peru exceeded every expectation. The morning food ...read more

(Viator)

Great tour for those wanting to see the less touristy side of Lima

March 14, 2025

A fascinating tour of the less touristy parts of Lima. Authentic market food, exploring real neighborhoods, not just the touristy parts of Lima. It really provides a great view of the diversity of ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Lima from Different Angle

December 18, 2023

I want to see the inner belly of Lima, not the normal beaten path of tourists. Noted that it is not inexpensive nor entertaining, but very well planned and we travel in comfortable transportation ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Food and sociocultural tour of Lima

July 23, 2022

We only had one day in Lima, at the very beginning of our trip, so I booked the food and sociocultural tour as a way to both introduce my somewhat-picky teenager to the food of Peru and also to lea...read more