This 4-hour Arequipa food tour will allow you to discover the beautiful historic center of Arequipa, as well as Yanahuara and the beautiful views on the Misti volcano. Your guide will take you to a variety of places filled with locals, which will allow you to get a proper taste of Arequipa's most emblematic dishes and drinks.
While strolling through the beautiful streets of Arequipa, you will visit a mix of trendy and more traditional places. The first stop is the iconic San Camilo market. The tour includes an ample variety of tasty bites and drinks that are present in most Arequipa's "to-taste" lists, such as guinea pig and alpaca. With this food tour in Arequipa, not only will you get a great overview of the local gastronomy, but you will also get to visit the city.
Aside from discovering new flavors, another important component of this Arequipa food tour is to discover the story, the cultural background, and the current context associated with each bite. "Yummy" reactions are not enough for us, we also want to hear those "wow" and "oh fascinating" when telling you all about about rocoto relleno and ocopa.
It's a walking food tour, with 5 to 10 mins of walking between each food stop, but to make this even more interesting and dynamic, we threw some art, architecture, sightseeing and a visit to a picanteria into the mix. A chicha and pisco tasting session is also on the list! We aim to make this food tour truly memorable and Instagram-worth.
Throughout this food tour in Arequipa, you will be accompanied by a specialized licensed tour guide, who will act as your new local best friend, ready to answer all your foodie questions and beyond. Don't hesitate to throw historical, cultural and political stuff into the ring, our guides are trained to face pretty much any battle.