Street Food & Old Taverns Tour in Lima’s Historic Centre

Testimonials

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  Great introduction into Peruvian food culture

  The street food tour in central Lima was a great opportunity to learn more about the diverse food culture of Peru which is very interesting as a foreign visitor. The focus lies on the everyday food Limeños consume - and goes from a market visit with fruit tasting over street food in Chinatown to more exotic things as cow heart and delicious deserts. Our guide explained a lot about the culinaric life in Peru and some aspects of Peruvian history. Would definitely recommend this tour for every foreign visitor in Lima!

  Canis – United States – Jul 2023
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  Do the food tour, just don't eat before hand!

  Evelyn was super nice and knowledgeable. We ate so much and a variety of foods. Plus I highly recommend this tour as it takes you to the plaza mayor and the old part of Lima and its history (which Evelyn is very knowledgeable about). You can see her pride in her country and the food. Plus a special thank you from the Canadians who had no wifi and Evelyn who kindly helped us (and waited patiently) get an Uber home! We arranged a pickup to get to the tour through the company, which was well worth it as we were staying in barranco.

  Heather – Canada – Jun 2023
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  A must in Lima!

  Amazing food tour! Highly recommend. Tried a lot of foods that we would have never tried just walking around the streets of Lima. Great food tour coupled with a tour of the old Town. Our guide was great as well!

  Mia – New Zealand – Jun 2023
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  Amazing tour!! I really recommend it!

  Excelent tour! That was an amazing experience, we really loved it from start to end. Zarela was a very cool and fun guide!! Im definitely visiting Peru again!!

  Armando – Dominican Republic – May 2023
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  What a great experience!

  Our tour guide, Evelyn, was absolutely fabulous. She explained everything very well, pointed out historical areas throughout tour, and was kind and patient with all questions and our taste buds! This tour gave a great look at what the locals eat without emptying the bank! I appreciated the kindness of the vendors. The walk was very doable and food was great!

  Jonathan – United Kingdom – May 2023

Additional information

What is included

• Tasting of 11 Peruvian foods
• Sampler of 2 Peruvian drinks
• 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 Shared Groups only: pick up and drop off not included

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 – make sure that you select the right time slot, whether you speak English or 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.

Meeting point

Where do we meet?

• Gran Hotel Bolivar, Centro de Lima
• Shared EN: 11:00, 16:30 / Shared ES: 12:00 / Private: 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. While this food tour can technically cater for people with any allergy, those with severe gluten allergy should be mindful that many Peruvian dishes can have small traces of gluten and that food options will therefore be quite limited. This food tour, including for those who book the Shared Group service, can be adapted for people on a vegetarian diet. Vegan options are limited. 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 and stock item with such 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 Shared Group price, but it can be arranged at an extra cost from/to pretty much anywhere in the city. Of course price will vary depending on the distance and the type of vehicle you need for your party. If you want to be picked up or dropped off in your hotel, at LIM Airport, the Callao cruise port, the historic center of Lima or a museum, please reach out to us and we will send you a quote in no time! For Private Tours, 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 12 hours before the tour starts.
• 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?
  If you are traveling with infants or children under 6, you would only be 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. However, 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 "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!
• 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 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.
• 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.