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Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour

Arequipa
  • 4 hours
  • 14 Flavors
  • Adult $79 USD
  • Under 18 $69 USD
Shared & Private Groups options available

Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour

Adult $79 USD
Under 18 $69 USD

Traditional Arequipa flavors and sightseeing

During this Arequipa walking food tour, you will sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa and its region. You will even have the opportunity to interact with some of our local hosts to learn everything about guinea pig and alpaca, while learning the ins and outs of preparing ocopa with a "batán". You will learn about all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa walking food tour.
This Arequipa food tour received a rating of 5 stars on TripAdvisor

  • 4 hours

    Shared Groups (English-only)
    - 12:30-16:30

    Private food tour (English, Spanish)
    - 12:00-16:00

    For other languages, please reach out for a custom quote.

  • Local Expert Guide

    You will be paired with one of our licensed tour guides. All are very knowledgable and passionate about their food, country and culture.

  • Free Cancellation

    Cancel for free (minus processing fees) up to 24 hours before the food tour' start time, no questions asked.

Arequipa Food Tour

Your Arequipa food tour adventure begins here. Ready?

  • 14 Flavors
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    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.

Testimonials

  • Highly recommended

    We had a great time with our guide Diana. She was really knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The food at every stop was delicious and a good mixture of different dishes. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is keen to experience new flavours.
    Sarah – UK – May 2026

  • Great food tour!

    Great experience! If you want to try delicious local food while getting interesting facts along the way, this is the place. The guide, Carolina, did an excellent job of showing you all the hidden gems you wouldn’t find otherwise, and introducing you to local customs and traditions. Would definitely recommend!
    Ron – UK – May 2026

  • Great food walking tour

    Great tour with Diana. Full afternoon of information about the city, culture and food. During the walk you have time at restaurants to enjoy local food; really a lot of food!
    John – USA – May 2026

  • Excellent tour from a great guide

    The guide was excellent with great explanations and very good English. It was a lot of fun walking around the market and the city with her as a couple. I highly recommend this tour to get to know the local culture, food and the city.
    Saar – UAE – May 2026

  • Great Food and City Tour in Arequipa!

    Great Food and city tour in Arequipa. It really is a combination of Food Tour and City Tour. We definitely went to places we would have not visited on our own. Guide was great, Food was amazing. It was the perfect afternoon tour in Arequipa.
    Erin – Canada – Apr 2026

Additional information

What is included

  • Tasting of 14 Peruvian flavors
  • Licensed expert guide
  • Dedicated travel support while you are in Peru
  • For Private Groups only: pick up and drop off
  • For Group Tours only: pick up and drop off not included
  • 18% IGV (Sales tax) – exempt if sending passport number, country of issue and date of entry for all participants before the tour

Additional data

  • This tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and make sure you bring a hat and use sunscreen – the sun can be very strong in Arequipa.
  • Please note that we do not mix languages in our Shared Group Tours – only English will be spoken, even if you speak Spanish. If you require the guide to speak another language, please book a Private Tour. For the comfort of the group, be it shared or private, guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously.
  • Pets are not allowed in this food tour.

Meeting point

Where do we meet?

  • Calle San Camilo 207, Arequipa (in front of Compartamos Financiera)
  • Shared (English-only): 12:30 - Private: 12:00
Remember that
The guide will be waiting for you right next to the front door of the Compartamos Financiera building, which is facing San Camilo Market's main entrance.

Questions?

  • 01 What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
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    If you suffer any allergy o dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us in the checkout notes or via email once you completed your booking so we can take all the necessary precautions. This tour can cater for people with many types of allergies, including lactose and soy.

    Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options are limited due to the nature of this tour. While we can offer some alternatives in some of the places we visit, we do not believe we can provide a good culinary experience to guests following these diets.

    While our goal is to be as inclusive as possible, we are unfortunately unable to offer halal and kosher alternatives at the moment due to the difficulty for some Peruvian restaurants to acquire items with these characteristics.
  • 02 Do we eat a lot during this food tour? Does it constitute a meal?
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    Definitely! We recommend not eating anything else other than a light breakfast/lunch before this food tour. The food included in this tour is proportional to a multi-courses meal.
  • 03 Can you pick me up and drop me off from/at any location?
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    Pick up and drop off is not included in the group tour price. If you book a private Arequipa food tour, we will be able to pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the city (airport not included as it's outside of the city).
  • 04 Do I have to book in advance?
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    We recommend to book at least 1 week in advance to make sure it's not sold out, but we accept bookings up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
  • 05 Is this food tour physically demanding?
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    Between most stops there's a 5 to 10 minutes walk. A light 25-minutes walk takes place mid-tour for sightseeing purposes.
  • 06 I’m a solo traveller. Can I book a food tour too?
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    We encourage it! This food tour will allow you to meet other travelers who are passionate about gastronomy. Do not be afraid to book, even if you are solo. We could have other reservations for that same day so you can share the experience with other foodies.
  • 07 Is this food tour family friendly? If I'm bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?
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    Infants/children under 6, are only required to purchase a ticket and pay the "Under 18" rate if you'd like them to have access to their own food servings. If you prefer to share your food with your little ones and/or if you want them to eat the food you prepared for them before the tour, there is no need to purchase a ticket for them – they can participate for free.

    Non-paying children will need to sit on the laps of their parents as space in some of the places we visit is strictly limited to paying customers. There can't be more non-paying children than adults.

    Any child from 6 years old onwards will need to pay the "Under 18" rate.

    Please let us know in the booking comments if non-paying children are going to be present so our guide knows and will be prepared for it.
  • 08 Can I book this food tour as a private tour?
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    Absolutely! You can book a private food tour for your party as is (via the "Book Now" button), or you can customize this tour so it caters to your needs and expectations (reach out to us via email or contact form). We are used to design tailor-made experiences for small and big groups – back in 2019 we went up to 150 people at once!
  • 09 What if I don’t drink alcohol?
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    If you do not drink alcohol, don’t worry! We will provide non-alcoholic drinks instead. Please make sure you add that information in the "Additional comments" section when finalizing your booking. No alcoholic beverages will be served to our guests under 18 years of age.
  • 10 What if I need to cancel this Arequipa food tour?
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    Up to 24h before the tour start time, you can cancel your booking for free. We will only withhold card processing fees, which vary between 3% and 7% depending on the card used (due to financial entity, currency and country rules).
  • 11 Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
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    Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Sadly, most of the streets haven't been properly adapted to be welcoming for wheelchair users. That being said, we'd be very honored to work on a tailor-made gastronomic adventure that works.
  • 12 Do you offer any other tour?
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    Yes, we have several food tours in the bank. Each of them offer a different perspective on Peruvian gastronomy. We like to think we have an option for all budgets and interests! Although we specialize in food tourism, if you'd like to visit a museum, another area of Peru not covered by one of our tours, please do let us know – we will for sure be able to arrange something with the help of our trusted partners.
  • 13 Is Arequipa safe?
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    Just like in any big city, you have to be careful with your belongings in crowded areas. Of course, Peru being a country with big inequalities showing off the latest smartphone or an expensive watch in the street could unfortunately make you a target for thieves. But if you keep a low profile, you should be more than fine! Don't take random taxis from the street!
  • 14 How likely am I to get sick?
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    With our tour, extremely unlikely. All the stops are carefully vetted by our team and we run regular checks to make sure they maintain the same standards, both in terms of quality of the food as well as hygiene. Food poisoning is of course something that shouldn't be ignored in Peru, so we always recommend to eat or drink at places that were recommended by at least one local person, combined with positive online reviews.
  • 15 What is the elevation in Arequipa, and will I get altitude sickness?
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    Arequipa sits at about 2,335 meters (7,661 feet) above sea level. This is moderate altitude—lower than Cusco or many Andean spots—so most visitors experience little to no issues. Altitude sickness (soroche) typically starts above 2,500 meters (8,200 feet), but some people feel mild effects here, especially if coming straight from sea level (like Lima at ~150m)
  • 16 Are pets allowed on the tour?
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    While we absolutely adore pets and understand they’re part of the family, our tours are unfortunately not pet-friendly. This policy is in place to ensure the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of all guests, as well as to comply with venue and transportation restrictions. Not everyone is as open-minded as we'd all like, sadly!