Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima’s Historic Centre

Testimonials

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  Lima - Street Food, Market and Old Eateries Tour

  Such a fun tour & so glad we had a local with us to show us around and take us to eat the local foods! David was great in explaining and everything was planned very well. It’s definitely worth it and was lots of fun to explore Lima at night.

  Elsie – USA – Jun 2026
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  More than just a food tour!

  From the very start, David brought incredible energy, warmth, and knowledge to the tour. He wasn’t just guiding us from one food stop to the next—he truly brought Lima (and Peru as a whole) to life. We learned so much about the country’s history, the architecture of the historic center, and the culture and daily life of the Peruvian people, all while enjoying amazing food along the way. One of the highlights was visiting the Central Market, which is somewhere we likely would have never ventured on our own. Having David there made all the difference—he helped us navigate it comfortably, introduced us to vendors, and explained what we were seeing in a way that made it feel authentic rather than overwhelming. Sitting in the middle of the market on a Saturday night in Lima, trying beef heartis a moment I will never forget. The food was fantastic, but what made this tour truly special was the depth of the experience. It felt immersive, personal, and thoughtfully curated rather than just a checklist of places to eat.

  Jen – Canada – May 2026
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  Excellent foodie tour

  David gave us great exposure and tasting of the local food and Peruvian drinks ranging from chilpano, tamales, tropical fruit, pork sandwich, beef heart , seafood with tigers milk, churros and picarenas. David also explained the African, Chinese and African history behind the many varied foods including chaufa. We had a good tour of the very busy Central market and back to the historical centre. David was keen to answer any of our questions and made sure we had a rich experience. The 4hrs was time well spent on the food extravaganza.

  Laura – Australia – May 2026
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  Great experience and way to see the historic center

  The food tour with our guide Aura was very nice and tasty. We visited different small restaurants and small food stands in and around the historic center. We also went to the large market, where we would have not gone without a guide. A vegetarian alternative was at almost all places possible and also very tasty, although of course it is different to the original dishes. The 4h trip felt much shorter. At the end, we were definitely not hungry anymore.

  Robin – Germany – Apr 2026
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  Would recommend to anyone visiting Lima

  We had Valeria as our guide and she was amazing! She made sure to personalize the experience for everyone on the tour, did an excellent job of explaining every stop on the tour and was very personable. Enjoyed every stop and accompanied allergy’s on the fly. If I’m ever back in Lima even with the same group I would take the tour again.

  Ian – Ireland – Apr 2026
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  Food tour with Sheyla!

  We really enjoyed our food tour, especially our guide Sheyla! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and shared so many interesting facts and stories throughout the tour. The stops were well spaced around the city, which made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We loved getting to try new foods and dishes that we normally wouldn’t have picked ourselves. The pacing was perfect — the walking between stops gave us time to enjoy everything without ever feeling too full or stuffed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we’d highly recommend it!

  Serena – Philippines – Apr 2026

Additional information

What is included

• Tasting of 13 Peruvian flavors
• Licensed expert tour 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 (walking distance)
• 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?

• Gran Hotel Bolivar, Centro de Lima
• Group food tour: 11:00, 16:30 / Private food tour: anytime

Remember that

For this Lima food tour, your guide will be waiting for you in Gran Hotel Bolivar's main entrance – facing Plaza San Martin. Don't be late, we have a 5-min tolerance policy!

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.
  
  Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options are also 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?
  Definitely! We recommend not eating too much in the hours preceding this food tour. This tour constitutes an average-sized lunch/dinner with lots of carbohydrates.
• 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, where 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.
• 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 1 hour before tour start.
• 05 Is this food tour physically demanding?
  Depends on you! Between each stops there's a 5 to 20 minutes walk. We do not recommend this walking food tour to travelers with reduced mobility and who are not comfortable standing up for several hours.
• 06 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.
• 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?
  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?
  Absolutely! You can book a private food tour for your party as is (via the "See availability" 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!
• 09 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.
• 10 What if I need to cancel this Lima 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).
• 11 Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
  This tour is 100% wheelchair accessible.
• 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!