Private and exclusive Street Food and Peruvian History

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore Lima's authentic markets on a private tour. Savor local fruits, tapas, and drinks. Engage with locals and discover Peruvian history and gastronomy. Veggie options available.

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

Experience Details

In this tour, you will visit some of our authentic local markets in Lima city. At the same time, you will get immersed in the Peruvian culture trying local fruits, tapas, drinks, juices and the best of all interact with local people


Discover with us the magic of Peruvian gastronomy through its history and traditions. enjoy an afternoon full of flavors visiting the most important local places of our culinary art. Perfect for lovers of new experiences and new flavors!


If you are vegetarian, do not worry we can arrange special plates for this excursion too.

What You Get

Snacks
Hotel pick up
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo

We will begin our adventure in this colorful and friendly local market in Surquillo District. Be ready to taste different kinds of exotics fruits, coming from different parts of the country like the coast, the rain forest, and the Andes. Of course, we won't abandon this local market without trying the most representative dish of Lima called "ceviche". Last but not least, we will taste a delicious "causa rellena" which is made with yellow mashed potatoes and fill up with vegetables and shredded chicken.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Santiago de Surco

After tasting different samples of food in the earlier market now we arrive at Santiago de Surco Market, it was very well-known by locals and visitors since the colonial days till now. Its reputation is well known among people that have a great interest in rainforest food and fresh exotic fruit juices. so, this will be a good opportunity to try a delicious "Juanes de Pollo" or a "Chaufa de Cecina" typical dishes from the forest prepared with authentic and organic ingredients from the Amazon. Get ready to have one of the most amazing experience, full of surprises, trying the flavors of Peru along the time and listening to the history behind the different dishes we try along the tour.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Barranco

finally, we arrive at this bohemian cheerful and colorful neighborhood where we will visit one of the most popular restaurants called "Javier" and try the most typical dessert of lima "Picarones" made of sweet potatoes flour, anise seeds, squash, etc. don't forget to take a camera with you since the attractions are unique and wonderful
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Chorrillos

Visit the local fishermen per, where we will interact with them and see the catch of the day, enjoy talking with local people and see how they prepare fried fishes in their tents
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
22/06/2019 - 02/09/2026
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SUNDAY
09:00 - 20:00

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
We can pick you up from any part in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco district, if you are coming in a cruise ship we can also pick you up from the Callao Port, or even the Airport of the city.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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What People Are Saying
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June 29, 2025
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This was a great way to spend a long layover in the Lima airport. Carlos picked us up, took us to a great market, and we tried more food than we eat! We learned a lot about the city of Lima as well...read more

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Book This Tour Now—You Will Not Regret It!!!
January 23, 2024
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This was the best tour we did in Peru. Carlos is an absolutely marvelous tour guide. We could have hung out with him all day and then some more. His knowledge of food, culture and history was exqu...read more

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December 17, 2023
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Our tour guide, Carlos, was amazing. He made the tour. The experience is something we will never forget.

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Awesome food tour experience!
February 19, 2022
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Carlos was a great guide! We especially enjoyed the market tour and lunch there. We also were able to see many interesting city points.

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