Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Lima

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 4 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Lima's hidden culinary gems on a 3-hour street food tour. Savor 13 authentic Peruvian snacks like ceviche and anticuchos, guided by a local expert through vibrant neighborhoods.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Explore Lima's vibrant street food scene on this guided walking tour, diving into the city's rich culinary heritage beyond the typical tourist path. Sample a variety of iconic Peruvian snacks, including anticuchos, picarones, and ceviche, while wandering through lively neighborhoods like Chinatown and Barrios Altos. This small group experience, led by a passionate local guide, offers a personal connection to Lima's street food culture and the stories behind each dish. Enjoy the adventure of tasting 13 curated delicacies, all included in the tour, making it perfect for food enthusiasts and curious travelers.

- Duration: 3 hours of delicious exploration

- Includes 13 tastings of traditional Peruvian street food

- Guided by a friendly local expert in a small group setting

- Meet at Gran Hotel Bolívar, with an optional pickup service available

What You Get

13 Local Snacks

1 Exotic fruit juice

Meeting pick up: Gran Hotel Bolívar Jirón de la Unión 958

Hotel drop off

Gratuities

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima

We will meet in the city center at the Gran Hotel Bolívar, Jirón de la Unión 958, and from there we will depart for the famous Central Market. It's a 15-minute walk.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mercado Central

Before entering the famous Central Market, we will stop to enjoy the renowned "4 Colors" platter. This is a combination of Peruvian dishes: ceviche, Peruvian red spaghetti, chanfainita (a stew), and others. Of course, it will be accompanied by a refreshing glass of chicha morada (a drink made from purple corn).

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mercado Central

We will visit the Central Market and together we will tour some stalls where we will taste some exotic Peruvian fruits and a refreshing juice made from one of them.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Barrio Chino

We will then enter the small world of Chinatown. Here we will visit a famous stall, well-known to siu mai lovers; a Chinese appetizer.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mercado Central

We will explore the area outside the Central Market and sample famous dishes: anticuchos (grilled meat skewers), pata con huavo (pork feet with egg), choclo con queso (corn with cheese), mazamorra morada (purple corn pudding), and others.

1 minuteAdmission Ticket Free

Lima Cathedral

Our tour will culminate around the Plaza de Armas, where we'll try our last snack of the day: the famous Peruvian churro (a crispy fried dough pastry, coated in sugar and often served with chocolate or caramel sauce).

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima, Jirón de la Unión, Lima Provincia de Lima, Peru, PE, 15001

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Our guide will meet you at this location: Gran Hotel Bolívar Jirón de la Unión 958

End Point

Lima Cathedral, Jirón Carabaya, Lima Provincia de Lima, Peru, PE, 15001

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The tour will end near to the Cathedral of Lima

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

5.0

based on 10 reviews

(Viator)

Great Tour!

June 16, 2026

Amazing tour, Diego was SUCH a great guide. He made our group feel comfortable, was very interactive, and taught us so much!

(TripAdvisor)

A Must Try!

June 12, 2026

We went on this tour while visiting Lima and had THE BEST time. Diego was an amazing tour guide, super knowledgeable & so friendly! The food was incredible and the tour itself was great!! I cannot ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing!

May 25, 2026

The agency was very easy to communicate with. My guide Juan Diego was energetic and was very knowledgeable and eager to teach about Peruvian culture and cuisine. He knew the best spots for street f...read more

(Viator)

Dining with Momo

May 21, 2026

There was so much food! Our guide, Momo, was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the food. He took great care to show us everything he could. The food was great. This i...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Tremendous experience I recommend to everyone, they will have a brutal time!

March 10, 2026

Rose and Johnny are the best!!!!!

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