Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English
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Experience the essence of Arequipa's culinary heritage on a 4-hour tour. Taste over 14 traditional local flavors, learn to cook with local hosts, and explore the city's rich history.

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

Experience Details

Sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa. Interact with some of our local hosts and discover how to prepare alpaca and cuy, as well as learning ocopa making with a "batán". Hear all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa food tour.


What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Pick up and drop off
18% tax - can be exonerated by sending passport number, country of issue + entry date for every pax

Good To Know

  • Please note guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously. Make sure you book the right tour/language
  • Pick up and drop off is not included. Private tours with transportation can be booked on the Exquisito Perú website.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Can't cater to travelers who are vegetarians or vegans
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Mercado San Camilo

Taste local fruits and tour the San Camilo market to discover some of the most emblematic ingredients available in the region.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Plaza de Armas

Discover Arequipa's main square and its vibrant architecture. A good way to be introduced to the city's history.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Yanahuara

Finish up with a rocoto relleno, pastel de papa and queso helado tasting, before admiring the views of the Misti volcano in Yanahuara.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

C. San Camilo 207, Calle San Camilo, Arequipa Arequipa, Peru, PE, 04001

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The guide will be waiting for you right next to the door of the Compartamos Financiera building, which is facing San Camilo Market's main entrance.
End Point

Miguel Grau, Arequipa Arequipa, Peru, PE, 04017

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End at Yanahuara Scenic Overlook

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing and comprehensive tour.
July 10, 2025
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Great way of experiencing Arequipa Carla was very knowledgeable in food and history. The tour includes many stops and they were all delicious!

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Delightful culinary adventure
June 28, 2025
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We were the only couple and it was phenomenal. Carla was knowledgeable and friendly. The market was such a fun experience and all the delicacies were unique. Highly recommended.

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Highly recommend this tour!
June 27, 2025
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Book this! If you love food, want to see more of the city, and care about a thoughtfully curated experience– this is perfect for you! We loved walking around Arequipa to see corners of the city we ...read more

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Bella Arequipa
June 25, 2025
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Karla is an exceptional guide. She speaks perfect English and knows everything about her beautiful hometown. She's a real information machine! She's very interesting to listen to. She really taught...read more

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Must do Tour in Arequipa
June 11, 2025
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Karla was amazing guide. She was very knowledge about the food as well as the history of the city. We tried a bunch of different foods and they were all delicious. I would recommend this tour to an...read more

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