Top Lima Street Food Tours

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.

This is an anthropological journey beyond the polished, Netflix-style image of Lima’s street food scene. We offer a different perspective from the fine-dining world of renowned restaurants like Central and Maido. We’ll explore noisy and crowdy streets, markets and hole-in-the-wall spots around Central Market and Chinatown in order to try amazing Peruvian delicacies. Every stop is carefully selected for quality, flavor, context and character by local experts. Each experience may include more than one bite, dish or drink, because some Peruvian combinations simply belong together. 1. Choclo con Queso 2. Papa Rellena 3. Ceviche (Hole-in-the-Wall) 4. Carapulcra + Sopa Seca + Chicha Morada 5. Ceviche (street) 6. Siu Mae + China Town Stories 7. Central Market Experience 8. Picarones (Top Rated dessert) 9. Seasonal Exotic Fruits --- 10. Pisco Sour (optional) --- Just show up hungry and curious! Less rushing. More tasting. More stories.

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.

Lima is unanimously hailed as one of Latin America’s culinary capitals, but not all restaurants are created equal. This food tour of the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco reveals the capital’s best bites, helping you discover less obvious dishes while getting your bearings in one of the city’s trendiest enclaves.

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.

With centuries of colonial history and exciting flavors shared down the generations, Lima is an vibrant city where adventure hides round every corner. On this walking tour, explore the streets and markets of Lima as your guide brings the city’s history to life, and sample the street food snacks the locals love. With pickup and drop-off at your centrally located Lima hotel included, mingle with Lima’s residents and see the best of the city with ease.

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.

Discover Lima's historic center and authentic local flavors in one unforgettable City Tour + Street Food Experience! YOUR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS: - 10 Food Tastings:Enjoy Peruvian street food, traditional snacks, desserts, and tropical fruits. - Historic Lima: Explore Plaza San Martín and discover the city's rich heritage. - Central Market: Experience local ingredients, flavors, and everyday life. - Chinatown: Discover Lima's unique Chinese-Peruvian food culture. - Local Bus Experience: Travel like a local on public transportation. - Pisco Tasting: Sample Peru's iconic spirit. - Final Stop: End at the famous Plaza de Armas. GOOD TO KNOW: - Duration: 3 hours and 40 minutes. - Meeting point: Calle Tarata 252, Miraflores. - Local bus fare, pisco sour, catacombs entrance, and tips are not included. Taste local favorites. Discover Lima. Experience Peru beyond the usual tourist trail!

Learn about Peruvian street food and its culinary culture while sampling local flavors on this private guided tour around Lima. Visit several markets and a restaurant in the Barranco district to try local favorites such as ceviche, exotic fruits, and desserts, while learning the history behind each dish from your guide.

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.

We'll pick you up from your accomodation or hotel address. We are going to try 10 different flavors of Peruvian tapas and local drinks in one of the largest local markets in Lima, 'Mercado Magdalena'. We promise that you will be full at the end of the experience by trying yuca snack, andean coffee, sweet potatoe chips, stuffed potatoes, chicha morada, amazonian grills, empanadas & others! This Market is highly visited by people from all parts of the city for its wide variety of products, restaurants and huariques (hole in the walls). In addition to meeting our friends the market vendors where you can practice your Spanish! We will also visit one of the largest and most colorful churches in the entire country with a local tuktuk.

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.

Get acquainted with the rich regal history of Lima on an educational sightseeing tour of the Peruvian capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, delve into the ambient tangle of Lima’s historical center; gaze at the fabulous façade of the Presidential Palace; descend to the eerie catacombs of San Francisco Monastery; and admire the ancient Dominicans Tower. A portion of your tour goes to an NGO that support social projects in the community.

You don't need to spend long in Lima to see why it’s hailed as South America’s culinary capital. This comprehensive tour combines culture with cuisine, so you can eat your way around the city while soaking up top attractions. Explore a local market with the help of your guide’s navigation and translation skills before discovering the UNESCO-listed historic center.

A fun and flavorful experience, perfect for food lovers who want to experience Lima like a true local.

Get hands-on experience preparing some of Peru’s most iconic dishes and shopping at a local market during this Lima cooking class. First stop by the market to pick out fresh meat and produce, discovering the incredible diversity of ingredients in Peruvian cuisine. Then head to the kitchen choosing to prepare a choice of fish, chicken, beef or vegetarian dish like ‘Ceviche’ learning the necessary steps in fun, relaxed atmosphere. Your cooking excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport (for most areas of Lima), professional chef instructor, snacks and either lunch or dinner.

Get a taste for the vibrant culinary scene in Lima with a food-focused tour. Cover ground across the city with stops in several different districts that include a visit to a Peruvian coffee roaster, a market tour, and a ceviche class. Sample pisco and learn how to make Peruvian cocktails with a hands-on workshop. The final stop is a gourmet lunch with dessert at a restaurant overlooking pre-Incan ruins.

Lima's bohemian Barranco neighborhood has a thriving food scene, but, for visitors, it can be difficult to choose which venues to visit. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this small-group walking food tour that takes you to the area's best restaurants and shops to sample a plethora of Peruvian foods and drinks.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

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.

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.

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 Lima's best side on this guided evening tour of the city. Dress up for cocktails at a trendy beachfront bar, enjoy gourmet dining at a restaurant inside of a 2,500-year-old archaeological complex, and finish up with a walking tour of the bohemian Barranco district en route to dessert. This tour includes all food, drinks, and transportation, ensuring a night to remember.