Top Lima Street Food Tours

This is an anthropological journey far beyond the Netflix version of Lima's street food scene. Authentic, immersive, and accessible. We offer a different perspective from the fine-dining world of Central or Maido. We'll walk through streets and markets that may be crowded, chaotic, noisy, and even overwhelming, yet deeply real, in the non-touristy areas of Lima's historic center: Central Market, Mesa Redonda, Barrios Altos, and Chinatown. We will try a wide variety of delicious Peruvian dishes including tasty bites, local markets, and hole-in-the-wall spots, all carefully selected by local foodie experts.

Taste your way through historic Lima on an evening food tour that combines local landmarks with a series of food and drink tastings. Since Lima draws foods and traditions from all around the country, you’ll have the chance to try a wide range of treats, with a local guide to help find the very best versions among the overwhelming options in the city center.

Discover Lima through its most authentic flavors on an exciting street food tour. Tour traditional places and stands, taste delicious Peruvian bites and learn about the history and culture behind each recipe. A fun, tasty and perfect experience for foodies who want to live Lima as a real local.

Discover Lima after dark on a 4-hour food tour featuring 14+ tastings through the neighbourhoods where locals have been eating for generations. Led by a local foodie guide, explore bustling markets, family-run eateries and historic dining rooms while uncovering the flavours that made Peru a global culinary powerhouse. Feast on Amazonian chaufa and tacacho, Peru's iconic ceviche, crispy yuquitas, papas rellenas, smoky anticuchos, tacu tacu and sizzling lomo saltado, all paired with favourites like chicha morada and Peru's legendary pisco sour. Along the way, discover how Indigenous, Spanish, African, Chinese and Japanese influences combined to create Lima's remarkable criollo cuisine, one delicious bite at a time.

Lima is the gastronomic capital of south america, The peruvian capital is considered one of the best place to have an amazing culinary experience. Therefore, taste your way through historic Lima centre on an evening street food tour that combines local landmarks with a series of traditional food and drink tastings. Besides, sharing experience with local people.

We are happy and proud to announce that TripAdvisor has honored us with the Best of the Best Award for 2023. Our Lima Market Food Tour is the #10 Best Tour in all of Peru, and it is a one-of-a-kind experience to enjoy Peruvian cuisine by visiting Central Market, Chinatown and street food vendors in the middle of the city. This tour was voted one of the best tours in Lima by TripAdvisor travelers. Try 9 of the most popular Peruvian snacks, all of which are prepared by local vendors. For example, you can sample the highly talked about Peruvian ceviche, taste fruits like lucuma, help prepare your own anticuchos, try a typical dessert called Picarones and more.

Explore Lima's vibrant street food scene on this guided walking tour, diving into the city's rich culinary heritage beyond the typical tourist path. Sample a variety of iconic Peruvian snacks, including anticuchos, picarones, and ceviche, while wandering through lively neighborhoods like Chinatown and Barrios Altos. This small group experience, led by a passionate local guide, offers a personal connection to Lima's street food culture and the stories behind each dish. Enjoy the adventure of tasting 13 curated delicacies, all included in the tour, making it perfect for food enthusiasts and curious travelers. - Duration: 3 hours of delicious exploration - Includes 13 tastings of traditional Peruvian street food - Guided by a friendly local expert in a small group setting - Meet at Gran Hotel Bolívar, with an optional pickup service available

Immerse yourself in the culture of Lima through this small-group markets tour of the city. Experience the flavors native to Peru at a Surquillo Market 1 with a sampling of fruit and learn a little about local life in the city. Travel like a local to Chinatown and taste Chinese-Peruvian snacks before ending on a sweet note at Alameda Chabuca.

Go beyond the tourist plate and decode the "Why" behind the world’s #1 food destination. This isn't just a food tour; it’s a curated journey through Peru’s culinary DNA. Led by an expert Sherpa, we bridge the gap between Lima’s raw energy and its sophisticated modern mastery. We start in the heart of the iconic Surquillo Market with an exotic fruit and ingredient tastings, the rare biodiversity of the Andes and the Amazon. From there, we navigate the fascinating urban transition into Miraflores, tracing how ancestral traditions transformed into a global phenomenon. You won’t just eat; you’ll experience the full evolution of flavor. From the electric freshness of market-style Ceviche and Pisco to the soulful depth of Criollo heritage, culminating in a signature deep-dive into a top-tier local favorite. With 10+ iconic tastings, you’ll leave with the "insider" perspective on how migration and identity created the most exciting kitchen on the planet.

Immerse yourself in Barranco's vibrant culinary scene with a tour designed for food lovers. More than just a stroll, it's a journey through history and gastronomy: follow your local guide through the colorful streets of this artistic district and discover how the heritage of diverse immigrant cultures shaped modern Peruvian cuisine. We'll explore hidden corners and traditional stalls to get a close look at the native ingredients that make our gastronomy unique. Along the way, you'll delight your palate with exotic fruits, delicious appetizers, and traditional Peruvian dishes, and we'll end this flavorful tour with Peru's finest dessert.

Immerse yourself in Miraflores’ vibrant culinary scene with a tour designed for foodies. More than a walk, it’s a journey through history and gastronomy: follow your local guide through the various iconic dishes and discover how the heritage of diverse immigrant cultures brought modern Peruvian cuisine to life. We will explore hidden corners and traditional stalls to get to know the native ingredients that make this gastronomy unique. Along the way, you will delight your palate with exotic fruits, delicious appetizers, Creole dishes and finish this route of flavors with the best dessert in Peru.

Go beyond regular food tours with this tasting tour of bizarre foods in Lima, ideal for adventurous foodies. Follow your guide and a small group around the Magdalena district and sample unusual regional foods from the coast, the Andes, and the Amazon, which can include guinea pig, Amazonian piranha, cow heart, and more. Includes round-trip transfers from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, and Magdalena.

Sink your teeth into Lima’s world-renowned food scene on a gastronomic tour of Miraflores, the oceanfront neighborhood renowned for its culinary prowess. Your guide will help you translate menus and discover food that locals love, and take you to eateries off the tourist trail for the inside scoop on where to eat in the capital.

Discover why Lima is considered the culinary capital of South America on this 4-hour food tour featuring 14+ tastings. Led by a local foodie guide, explore bustling neighbourhood markets, historic streets and family-run eateries as you uncover the flavours that shaped modern Peruvian cuisine. Feast on pan con jamón del país, elegant causa limeña, vibrant ceviche, seafood arroz de mariscos, crispy yuquitas, papas rellenas, exotic Amazonian fruits, ají de gallina, tamal verde and warm picarones, all washed down with Peru's iconic pisco sour. Along the way, discover how Indigenous, Spanish, African, Chinese and Japanese influences combined to create Lima's legendary criollo cuisine and why the city's best meals are found far beyond the famous restaurants.

Drive to Barranco and stroll around this quaint and traditional district,considered to be the city´s most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Perus leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. Stop at the Park of Barranco to degustate the exquisite traditional Peruvian anticuchos, made with beef heart and seasoned with garlic, vinegar, cumin, and aji panca, a mild red chile pepper with a smoky flavor. Have a taste also of the typical picarones, a fabulous dessert of sweet flavor, crispy and warm, dripping with syrup. Return to your Hotel.

One of the best ways to experience a new place is to eat. Embark on a delectable food tour of Lima and visit local markets to learn about the history of Peruvian food. Head to the heart of the city, Miraflores, and sample various fruits, drinks, desserts, and dishes, including ceviche over the course of a few hours.

Combing sightseeing and food tasting with this guided bike tour around Lima with a small group of just seven travelers. Follow your guide around the Miraflores, Barranco, and Surquillo neighborhoods, and sample different food and drinks along the way, including coffee, chica morada, ceviche, Peruvian country ham, and local fruits.

Lima Miraflores Foodie Experience with drinks, dinner and dessert. Explore Lima Local Foodie Culture on Foot at Traditional stops. Foodie Guide shares stories and cultural fusions with Japan, China. Join this casual Lima evening tour packed with drinks, dinner, and dessert—explore the city on foot like a true local while your guide spills insider stories on Lima's hidden cultural gems. Everything's included (food, drinks, activities—no surprises!), from cocktails at a lively cevichería, a colorful market stroll, creole dining inside 2600-year-old pre-Inca ruins, to a vibrant Miraflores walk ending with sweet dessert for an unforgettable night.

Experience a more authentic, less-touristy side of Lima during this half-day, small-group walking tour through the city’s Chorillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Observe the hum of activity in ‘fish town,’ a section of Chorillos that hosts a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby cliffs to sample some local snacks. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and hip art galleries.

Explore Lima’s vibrant food scene on this small-group market tour, showcasing why the city is a global culinary hotspot. Visit the Chorrillos Fishing Market to learn about Peru’s fishing traditions, then head to two Surquillo markets to sample ceviche, exotic fruits, and local snacks. With plenty of tastings, hotel pickup, and insights from your guide, this tour guarantees a delicious and satisfying experience.

Discover Peru’s food culture and culinary history on a small-group market tour in Lima. This excursion is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience. The tasty itinerary takes you to three of the city's most popular markets: Chorrillos, Santiago de Surco, and Mercado Surquillo No.1. Be sure to arrive hungry, as you'll enjoy ceviche, causa rellena, picarones, and drinks over the course of the tour.

On this tour, we will start from the Plaza de Armas, where we will visit various must-see spots on your visit to Peru. Peruvian cuisine is world-renowned for its tasty dishes such as: Anticuchos, Mazamorra, Picarones, Pollo a la brasa, Causa rellena, among others. These are some of the many culinary dishes in the country, showing you their preparation, history and tasting the seasoning of each cook or as we Peruvians call it "la señito". In Peru there are several (secret places), where you can eat delicious and cheap food, each dish will dazzle your palate; I assure you that you will enjoy and savor each typical Peruvian dish. The only requirement we ask is that you really like to eat and learn a little about Peruvian cuisine; and most importantly, we have to have fun together. We will finish the tour with pisco sour classes where we will taste different flavors of pisco, such as: lemon pisco, passion fruit, mango, pineapple, among others.

Discover the authentic tastes of Lima on this gastronomic experience through the Historic Center. During this tour of approximately 3 hours and a half we will walk through emblematic places such as St. Martin's Square, the Central Market and the traditional Chinese Quarter. Travelers will know local ingredients, taste typical Peruvian food and enjoy a taste of the famous Pisco Sour. As we walk along historic streets such as the Jirón de la Unión, the guide will share stories about the city’s culture, gastronomy and history. The tour ends near the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the historic heart of the Peruvian capital.