Free Foodie Tour Barranco - Peruvian food with no modern twists

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What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Barranco's authentic culinary scene in a 3.5-hour food tour. Experience bold Creole flavors, hidden gems, local prices, and enjoy pisco tastings in an ungentrified atmosphere.

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

Experience Details

How is our Foodie Experience?


Join our free foodie tour — a 3.5-hour flavor trip through Barranco’s

ungentrified heart.


Sample as much as you like, just like a perfume tasting. Bold Creole dishes,

no Modern twists — only real, local flavor.


We hit hidden spots where recipes are sacred, prices are local, and the vibe

is pure.


INCLUDES.


1. Cooking class Included in a very secret kitchen


2. Pisco Sour Master class old school technics.


3.We visit 3 hidden gem local restaurants.


4. Great PRO drone shoots for your video.


5. Projector for slide show about peruvian food.


6. Choose over 20 PLUS local main course, entrance and sweets.

7. PRO 8K video of your tour (ONLY 60 SEC REEL) Longer version up for purchase.


8. Official tour guide specialized in peruvian food.


9. FREE GUIDE with the low down about the tour


10. Experimental cooking class, make your own sauce with native and foreign ingredients.


Not included.


Tips for the guide estimated 150 pp , bus ride, meals, drinks.



What You Get

Expert foodie guide
Stunning drone shots
Pro-shot video of your adventure
Meals
Meals & Drinks not included: Dishes priced between 6 and 50 soles — served in big portions of mouthwatering Peruvian flavors. Just like Peruvians like it!
Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Please bring 3.50 soles change for the roundtrip bus trip to the non gentrified side of Barranco.
Suggested Tip for the guide

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Bring 3.50 soles for round trip public transportation
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

Barranco

We’ll kick things off at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC Barranco) — a peaceful, leafy spot that sets the vibe for what’s to come. Here, we’ll break the ice, give you the lowdown on the tour, and explain what makes this experience so different from any typical tourist walk. Bonus Moment: We’ll launch our first drone flight here to start capturing your journey from above — so smile, you’re about to become the star of your own travel video!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Barranco

Stop 2: Emoliente – Sip an Ancestral Elixir Time to drink like the locals — and the ancestors! At this stop, we’ll try emoliente, a traditional Peruvian herbal drink packed with natural ingredients from the Andes and Amazon. It’s warm, healing, and made with a blend of herbs that showcase the incredible biodiversity of Peru. Not just a drink — it’s a potion passed down from Inca times, believed to cure everything from a cold to heartbreak. Let’s toast to your health — Peruvian style!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Santiago de Surco

Stop 3: Traditional Peruvian Breakfast in Old Santiago de Surco We’ll head into the oldest part of Barranco, the historic Santiago de Surco district, to enjoy a classic Peruvian breakfast at a beloved local joint — the kind of place only locals know about. On the menu: Chicharrón – crispy, deep-fried pork Camote frito – golden sweet potato slices Salsa criolla – a zesty onion and lime topping Tamal – soft, savory corn dough filled with seasoned meat Freshly brewed Peruvian coffee and toasted bread to round it out ✨ It’s a full-on feast, just like Sundays at grandma’s house — bold, comforting, and unforgettable.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Santiago de Surco

Stop 4: Chinese-Peruvian Flavors at a True Cantonese Chifa Next, we visit an exclusive, family-run Chifa where the owners — straight from Canton — have brought authentic recipes to life in Lima. While enjoying classic Chinese-Peruvian dishes, we’ll dive into a quick slideshow talk on how Peru’s cuisine became a rich fusion of Asian, African, European, and Indigenous influences. ✨ A crash course in culinary history — served with soy sauce and soul.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Santiago de Surco

Stop 5: Huatia Surcana – A Hidden Local Treasure This is Surco’s pride — the legendary Huatia Surcana, a dish you won’t find anywhere else in Peru. Earth-cooked, old-school, and deeply rooted in the neighborhood’s history, it’s a true culinary time capsule. Slow-cooked meat, native herbs, and smoky flavor — straight from the soil to your soul. ✨ Want more? Other traditional dishes are available, but this is the one locals line up for.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Santiago de Surco

☕ Stop 6. Optional stop: Coffee Break at a Historic Café For those who want to slow down, we’ll stop at an old-school coffee shop packed with history from Santiago de Surco’s past — a place where stories linger as long as the aroma. The coffee? Sourced straight from the Peruvian jungle, rich, bold, and proudly local. ✨ A perfect pause to sip, reflect, and soak in the heritage.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Santiago de Surco

Stop 7: Local Market Adventure – Shop Like a Local Time to dive into the real everyday Peru! We’ll visit a traditional local market, bustling with color, sounds, and the smell of fresh herbs and ripe fruit. Mingle with locals buying ingredients for lunch, and pick out your own products — veggies, meats, spices — at local prices, just like a true vecino. ✨ What you buy is what you’ll cook — freedom, freshness, and full-on flavor.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Santiago de Surco

‍ Stop 8: Secret Kitchen Cooking Class We’ll finish in a hidden kitchen, where you’ll become the chef. Guided by local experts, you’ll learn to cook two iconic Peruvian dishes and shake up your own Pisco Sour like a pro. ️ Then it’s time to get creative — in our experimental sauce lab, you’ll mix native ingredients to craft your very own Peruvian sauce… and yes, you even get to name it after yourself. ✨ A flavorful, hands-on finale to a day packed with culture, taste, and fun.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Barranco

‍♂️ Return to Barranco & Farewell After a day full of flavors and unforgettable moments, your guide will escort you back to Barranco. This is the perfect moment to share your thoughts, ask final questions, and if you enjoyed the experience, tip your guide as a gesture of appreciation. (140 - 150 is what normally guests tip for this service) We’ll part ways with full stomachs, new skills, and memories you’ll carry long after the tour ends.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Lima Museum of Contemporary Art, Avenida Almirante Miguel Grau, Lima Provincia de Lima, Peru, PE, 15063

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We will wait for the group 30 minutes from 9:30am to 10:00 AM. LOOK FOR OUR GUIDE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART IN BARRANCO, YOU WON’T MISS HIM HE IS THE ONLY ONE HANDING OUT GOURMET SPOONS!
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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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Flavour-Packed and Entertaining – Must-Do in Lima!
July 09, 2025
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We love food and were looking for a special tour off the beaten track to experience Peruvian food culture – this was it! Yonathan has designed the perfect journey through Barranco and Surco with th...read more

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Amazing Foodtour in Barranco
July 09, 2025
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We had a great time with Yonathan who led us to very nice places, where we wouldnt have gone without him. He also tells a lot about the life in Lima and Peru and has extraordinary Information about...read more

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Great experience!
July 05, 2025
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Had an incredible time on the Free Foodie Tour Barranco! It was the perfect way to explore Barranco and Surco neighborhoods, and try some delicious Peruvian food. Seriously, if you are in Lima, you...read more

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10/10 would recommend
July 04, 2025
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Had a great experience with Yonathan! Got to see the non touristic spots of Lima and shared some amazing food and drinks. Would recommend anyone to do it as it is very inclusive with any size group...read more

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Great!
July 01, 2025
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Yonathan was a great guide and took us to some really brilliant spots! All the food was delicious and we loved that Yonathan took us off the beaten track and helped us discover things we definitely...read more

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