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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Lima
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Lima's historic center with an expert guide on this 4-hour street food tour. Savor authentic Peruvian dishes as you learn about the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

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

Experience Details

Discover the amazing Peruvian gastronomy walking through the wonderful historic center of Lima.


This walking tour will take you to explore old taverns and on-the-go dining with an expert guide, to taste delicious Peruvian dishes and drinks.


Learn about the local history and culture for 4 hours with this unique night street food tour in Lima.

What You Get

Professional guide
Food and drinks mentioned in the program
Gratuities
Round trip transfer to the hotel

Good To Know

  • If you are younger than 18 years old or do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is important to inform that at the time of booking, so we can modify your drinks in advance.
  • The menu can be changed to any type of allergy or food restriction, even for vegetarians, but not for vegans, prior coordination
  • Children 12 and younger can go free, only if their parents share the same menu
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The itinerary and the food to taste could change anytime
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima

We will meet at the front door of the Hotel Bolivar
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Plaza San Martin

We will start the food tour at San Martin Square, declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site. Inaugurated in 1921, this place is surrounded by historical buildings such as the National Club
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Jiron de La Union

Walking along the street of Jiron de la Union, you will see that this is a traditional place with a lot of history, and full of commerce.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Sangucheria El Chinito

We will reach a typical restaurant to taste an exquisite sandwich of pork known as “Pan con chicharrón”. This street sandwich is made with pork, fried sweet potato, and onion sauce.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Mercado Central

The tour continues to explore the Central Market, a place with a lot of products and good prices. Here, we are going to taste fresh local Peruvian fruit, with time enough to walk around
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Barrio Chino

Our next stop is at the Chinese neighborhood. The Chinese population arrived in Peru in the mid-nineteenth century to cover the missing workforce on the coastal estates. We are going to enjoy Chinese snacks, and visit its picturesque market. We can leave this quarter without tasting “Chifa”, a fusion of Peruvian-Cantonese food, the favorite of many local families
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima

Then, we will walk to the Church of San Francisco to admire the beauty of the architecture around, Here, we will taste “Churros”.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
8

RESTAURANTE CORDANO

Then, we will visit one of oldest bars in the city, and we will eat a delicious “Causa rellena”. Refresh yourself tasting “Chicha morada”, a sweet drink made of purple corn
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

The tour continues throughout the Main Square until reach a popular street full of food carts.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Alameda Chabuca Granda

We will taste “Anticuchos”, grilled beef hurts skewers marinated with spices. Also, we will taste a traditional dessert known as “Picarones”, a dough made with pumpkin and sweet potato, served with sugar cane syrup. We will taste another Peruvian dessert known as “Mazamorra Morada” made with purple corn, and to finish this amazing experience, we will taste the “Emoliente”, a hot drink with medicinal properties, and very popular among Peruvians.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Jirón de la Unión 958, Jirón de la Unión, Lima Provincia de Lima, Peru, PE, 15001

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Meeting point at the front door of the Gran Hotel Bolivar, at San Martin Square, in the Historic Center of Lima
End Point

Jr. Camaná 189, Jirón Camaná, Lima Provincia de Lima, Peru, PE, 15001

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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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Please note that the time is in Peru Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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