Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour in Artsy Barranco

Testimonials

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  Highly recommend this food tour and guide!

  The trip was very well organised from the meeting point to all of the 6 places we visited. Each place had something quite different for us and all of very high quality with, at some of them, local people presenting the food preparation. A vegan in our group was well catered for (had given prior notification.) Marcos was an excellent tour host.

  Karen – Ireland – Jun 2026
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  Best food tour with David!

  We absolutely loved our food tour with David. He took us to great spots in Barranco district where we could not only try delicious Peruvian dishes but also see how they were prepared! Restaurants were amazing - not only delicious food but stunning interiors. We also went to see som street art and art gallery. 1000% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lima!

  Izzi – Australia – Jun 2026
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  Excellent Peruvian foodie adventure !

  Fabulous experience with our guide Valeria who was attentive & gave a superb explanation & intro to Peruvian food & drinks. The Barranco area is lovely & hip - made even better with all the food stops! Valeria introduced us to Peruvian coffee & empanadas - a local breakfast equivalent. This was followed by an intro to local fruits & chocolates (most informative & educational). This was followed by lunch & kitchen experience watching the chef prepare a stir fried lomo saltado for us. Then onward to learn how Peruvian ceviche is made. Then a stop in a lovely art gallery followed by appreciation of local mural art in the area. We then hopped into the oldest pub in Barranco for an intro to Pisco & showcased how Pisco sour cocktail is shaken. Final stop at a gelato shop to finish off. Note - you will be super full at the end of this tour so pls do not overeat before showing up as you want to enjoy every morsel from this tour. Overall superb experience & Valeria was a top guide !

  Angie - USA – May 2026
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  A Sweet Ending to My Peru Stay with Paola

  Booked this food tour with Paola for my last day in Peru and I’m so glad I did. We were only 2 in the group which made the whole experience feel really cozy and personal. While walking around Barranco, Paola shared so many interesting stories and facts about the area, so it felt like a mix of food tour and cultural tour together. Everything was very well paced and relaxed. You can tell Paola genuinely cares about giving people a good experience. I especially liked the restaurant demos and hearing directly from the people there because it made it feel less touristy and more genuine. The food was delicious too with lots to try, so definitely bring your appetite. I also found out they change some of the locations from time to time to support other local businesses which I thought was awesome. Definitely a really lovely way to wrap up my stay in Peru.

  Meg - Bahrain – May 2026
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  Fabulous Peruvian Gastronomy Tour

  This was a gastronomy Peruvian tour. Our tour was amazing! Our personal tour guide, David, was excellent! David is so personable and inviting. He shared so much interesting information about Peruvian foods, healthful fruits, their great Cacao and various forms in which it is used and healthful benefits. Imagine cacao tea! David also shared his interesting background and his mother’s quinoa porridge which I plan to make. It was also interesting to learn about Peru’s Asian background and influence. We also visited a couple of restaurants. One, the kitchen where the chef prepared a fabulous beef wok dish and beef heart on a stick, another prepared fresh ceviche. Another restaurant had a violinist playing, serenading us as we savored an empanada and coffee, black and not bitter. And the bar. Mario, the bartender demonstrated the making of their Pisco Sour drink which I shook to perfection and mucho mucho enjoyed. So fun! Lastly, the healthy ice cream shop. This was so much fun, interesting and informational all due to our wonderful guide, David. Muchas gracias David!

  Pete - Canada - Mar 2026
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  Highly recommend!

  Highly recommend this tour! Our guide Valeria spoke perfect English and was super knowledgable. The tour started with a local food demonstration and fruit and chocolate tasting in their office which was great. Then we had a breakfast stop, lunch stop, dinner stop, pisco sour stop at the oldest bar in barranco which was really unique all with short demonstrations and the last stop at a gelato shop. It was a great way to spend the evening and get to know the adorable barranco neighborhood! Highly recommend! Also I am vegetarian and they were totally able to accommodate if you let the know in advance

  Ariana - USA - Mar 2026

Additional information

What is included

• Tasting of 14 flavors
• Licensed expert guide
• Dedicated travel support while you are in Peru
• For Private Groups only: pick up and drop off included (for LIM Airport or Callao cruise terminal, please reach out before booking)

• 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 (stairs).
• 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 tour.

Meeting point

Where do we meet?

• Mirador Sáenz Peña, Barranco
• Group food tour: 9:30, 11:00, 15:00, 17:00 / Private food tour: anytime

Remember that

The meeting point "Mirador Sáenz Peña" is facing the ocean and located very close to hotel Casa República.

Questions?

• 01 What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
  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.
  
  If you have a severe nuts or gluten allergy, please do not book this tour, as cross contamination can happen with certain foods included in the tour.
  
  If you are a pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan, we can absolutely adapt the menu for you. That being said, vegetarian and vegan options are limited in Peru. If you expect a balanced menu protein wise, please do not book – unfortunately items like tofu, beans, lentils or chickpeas won't be available, and most of the alternatives will be vegetable-based.
  
  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?
  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?
  Pick up and drop off is not included in the group tour price. For private Lima food tours, pick up and drop off is included for most locations. For LIM Airport or Callao cruise terminal, please reach out before booking, as extra details need to be checked (transport surcharge may apply).
• 04 Do I have to book in advance?
  We recommend to book at least 1 week in advance to make sure it's not sold out, but we accept bookings up to 4 hours before the tour starts.
• 05 What if I need to cancel this food tour?
  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).
• 06 Is this food tour physically demanding?
  Not at all! Between each stops there's a 3 to 8 minutes walk. A light 30-minutes walk takes place mid-tour for sightseeing purposes though. This longer walk traditionally include some stairs, but if your mobility is limited or if you are tired, just let our guide know – we will actually have a shorter alternative for you!
• 07 I’m a solo traveller. Can I book a food tour too?
  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.
• 08 Is this food tour family friendly? If I'm bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?
  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.
• 09 Can I book this food tour as a private tour?
  Absolutely! You can book a private food tour for your party (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). We are used to design tailor-made experiences for small and big groups – back in 2019 we went up to 150 people at once!
• 10 What if I don’t drink alcohol?
  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.
• 11 Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
  Unfortunately, this tour is only partially wheelchair accessible. Sadly, one stop in particular is only accessible through a staircase, and a small portion of the itinerary has shamefully narrow sidewalks. The good news is that we would still be able to offer you a tailor-made private food tour with an itinerary that would match about 90% of the standard tour. Reach out to us via email to make this possible.
• 12 Do you offer any other tours?
  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, or another area of Lima 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.
  
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• 13 Is Lima safe?
  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!
• 14 How likely am I to get sick?
  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 Are pets allowed on the tour?
  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!