What to expect in this food tour

Lima Food Tour – Embark on a 4-hour tour in which you will get to taste up to 12 Peruvian flavours while discovering Lima’s historical center, visiting the city’s biggest market, and walking through the streets of Chinatown. During this off the beaten path experience, your local guide will invite you to taste some of the dishes that were born from the many fusions Peruvian gastronomy is made of. Finish this walking food tour the best way, in a craft brewery where you can stay and chat with your new fellow foodies.

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Meet your friendly local guide in Lima's main square. After learning a little more about the historical landmarks surrounding the Plaza Mayor, your guide will take you to taste and learn more about some exquisite Peruvian food. As you will learn, the result of the current Peruvian cuisine was born from various influences that came in with migratory waves throughout the history of the country. During this off the beaten path experience, we will take you to places that very few tourists get to visit while in Lima. You will visit the Central Market, the largest market in Lima. There you will taste local fruits as well as products that come directly to us from the country's small producers. Then, your guide will walk you through the streets of our very own Chinatown, where you will try the Cantonese-Peruvian fried-rice called here arroz chaufa. It is undoubtedly the flagship dish of the chifas – that’s how Peruvians call their Cantonese restaurants. This authentic tour is a perfect experience combining the history of Peru, the daily life of the locals, and the delicious Peruvian food. Come hungry, there is plenty of tasty food to eat!

What's included in this food tour

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FAQ

• 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 before this food tour. This tour constitutes an average-sized lunch with dessert. Your belly will enjoy it, we promise!

• What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

  If you suffer any allergy o dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us during checkout and we will take the necessary precautions. This tour can cater and be adapted for people with any allergy. This tour can also be adapted for vegetarians. However, we are unfortunately not able to offer vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher products.

• 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 6 hours before the tour starts. Also, if a date appears as sold out or blocked, please reach out to us – there's likely something we can do for you (we will try for sure!)

• Can I book this food tour as a private tour?

  Absolutely! You can book a private food tour for your party as is, or you can customize this tour so it caters to your needs and expectations. We are used to designing tailor-made experiences for small and big groups – we even went up to 150 people at once!

• I’m a solo traveller. Can I book a food tour too?

  Yes, you can! Participating in our Lima food tour will give you the opportunity to meet other travelers passionate about gastronomy. Do not be afraid to book, even if you are alone, we could have other reservations for that same day so you can share the experience with other foodies.

• Is this food tour family friendly? If I'm bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?

  Traveling with a child under 6 or an infant? If they’re not going to directly participate, or if you prefer to share your food with your little one, there is no need to purchase an extra ticket. However, still let us know if you’re going to bring a child under 6, so our guide knows and will be prepared for it.

• 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 to add that information in the "Additional comments" section when you checkout so we can prepare for it. Of course, no alcoholic beverages will be served to our guests under 18 years of age.

• Do you offer any other tour?

  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.

• 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!

• 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. combine with positive online reviews. You might want to check our best restaurants in Lima guide, by the way!

• Is all the food included in the tour price?

  All the meals mentioned in the list above are included in the tour price. Nevertheless, throughout the tour, your guide will invite you to try some optional meals (they are not mentioned in the list above). Those are not included in the tour price and it's up to you to try them. We invite you to bring some cash (ideally coins or 10-20 soles bank notes) in case you feel like to try some more food during the tour!

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