Top Lima Food Tours

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.

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Peru Culinary Identity: 10+ Tastes with Sherpa Food Tours

Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center

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Savor the many flavors of Peru on a small-group tour in Lima. Follow your guide through the city and learn about the culture and dishes brought to Peru by various groups of immigrants. At Mercado Central (Central Market), discover the ingredients used in Peruvian cooking. Enjoy a total of 12 snacks such as ceviche, papa rellena, and picarones, plus a pisco sour. At the end of the tour, you’ll be an expert on Peruvian cuisine.

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Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

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.

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Visiting a colorful market in Lima, Peru and learning about local practices and ingredients of Peruvian cuisine is a feast for all five senses.

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

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Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

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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 Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Miraflores neighborhood is home to many of Lima’s most popular eateries, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this food-lover’s walking tour, wander through the pretty streets with your guide to lead the way, and discover the street-food flavors the residents love. Sample locally sourced seafood and speciality coffee, and savor traditional Peruvian cuisine in one of the best restaurants in Miraflores.

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This is not just a food tour, it's anthropology in motion. Not just a mainstream tasting show, but a social journey beyond the Netflix version of Lima Street Food. Authentic, immersive, and accessible. Far 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 authentic, in the non-touristy areas of Lima's historic center: Ramon Castilla 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 food experts. And you know what? You will directly support local vendors, learn about its history and culture while immersing yourself into the real Peru. We are not just food-loving locals and licensed guides with years of experience. We are a team of cultural ambassadors and professional storytellers. All Inclusive! Just show up! - Max 13

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Lima Street Food Tour and Local Markets

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

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Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights

Embark on our Secret Food Tour: Lima and indulge in a diverse array of authentic Peruvian dishes. Navigate the charming, hidden streets of Lima's historic Barranco district on a gastronomic journey. Experience the rich flavors of Peru as you savor world-class organic coffee, tantalizing starters, traditional appetizers, refreshing craft beers, and the freshest ceviche available. By the end of your adventure, you'll depart with a satisfied palate, insider knowledge of the local scene, and valuable sightseeing tips. Our mission is to create an unforgettable culinary experience that enriches your time in Lima. By the tour's end, you'll have savored some of Lima's most mouthwatering delicacies while gaining a deeper appreciation for our culture and history.

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Lima Authentic Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Ceviche in Barranco

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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.

Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting

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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.

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Lima: The ultimate Street Food and Markets Tour!

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets

Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima

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This hands-on culinary adventure is led by a professional chef. Learn to make beloved traditional dishes including lomo saltado (sauteed beef and vegetables on rice with French fries), causa Limeña (a terrine of seasoned mashed potato and other fillings), and chicha morada (a corn-based non-alcoholic beverage) in a relaxed atmosphere using traditional pots and techniques. Finally, enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped create!

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Cook The Most Popular Peruvian Dishes!

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4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour

Come with us and get to know the most authentic, less touristy side of Lima during this half-day walking tour of the city's Chorrillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Enjoy visiting a real "fish town¨, a section of Chorillos that is home to a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby local market to sample some local peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Causa, Arroz con Mariscos(sea food paella), exotic peruvian fruits, snacks and more. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and modern art galleries.

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Peruvian Flavor Tasting Tour Through Local Markets and Barranco

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Experience one of Lima’s most magnificent museums by night during an evening experience of the Larco Museum with dinner. After the daytime crowds have departed, explore extensive collections of pre-Colombian artifacts with a guide who takes you beyond the info panels. Then, sit down to a gourmet dinner inspired by Peru's regional specialties. Sip sweet pisco sours overlooking the museum’s beautiful gardens.

Privately owned Larco Museum in Peru, Lima offers pre-Columbian art combined with delicious dinner.

Experience Lima: Gastronomic Evening at Larco Museum

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Lima food experience & artsy Barranco tour (Small Group)

Dare to live this unforgettable experience!

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Lima Coastal Bike Tour to Morro Solar & Jesus Statue Viewpoint

From Pyramids & Bohemian Streets: Lima Miraflores & Barranco Tour

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Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

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What are people saying about Lima

Brynn_W, May 2026

Take this tour!!! The best

SO GOOD. Paola is the best ever highly highly recommend. This is not just a food tour, it is art culture, food, all of it! The food is also delicious and the tour is structured so well. I learned so much about Peruvian culture and history and felt so engrossed in it. Also an amazing tour in the super cool neighborhood of barranco. This is such a wondering tour I highly recommend.

Cook The Most Popular Peruvian Dishes!

Lynne_R, May 2026

Fabulous cooking class in Lima

This was a great experience. Chef Marco was fabulous. It was a very hands on cooking class. He made sure everyone took part in the cooking. JJ was the interpreter/helper/historian who made the cooking class entertaining and informative. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Lima. Lynne

Lima Coastal Bike Tour to Morro Solar & Jesus Statue Viewpoint

Gerald_D, May 2026

Highly recommend

Highly recommend this trip if you want to explore Miraflores and Barranco. Mostly flat and in dedicated bike lanes. Diego was our leader and he did a great job. We did not make it to the hill that others talk about, but we saw the sunset from the cliffs of Lima and had ice cream in Barranco.

Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience

Lydia_C, May 2026

Taste all Lima has to offer!

We had a great experience on this tour with Patricia! My husband has a dairy allergy and she made sure to accommodate it at every stop. We learned SO much and it was a wonderful way to experience the three top neighborhoods of Lima and ensure we got the full Peruvian cuisine experience. The tour was very well spread out so that you didn't get too full with all the stops and even included a lovely walk and stop at a local art gallery. Overall, I highly recommend this tour! It was a highlight of our time in Lima.

Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

Sophia_C, May 2026

This was a great...

This was a great experience. The pickup and drop off was great. We arrived at least 45 minutes before the excursion, unfortunately no details of when we would head to the boat was provided. We saw lots of birds and different kinds, including penguins. The views around the islands are amazing. The water was quite cold, but the wet suits helped. The guide joined us in the water and assisted anyone not as comfortable in the water. The sea lions came close but was never threatening, even with the alpha male in the water. It is a speedboat, but it never moved fast, and there is no shade available.

Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center

Jenn_M, May 2026

More than just a food tour - an unforgettable experience

Our experience on the Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima’s Historic Center was absolutely outstanding—and a huge part of that was our guide, David. 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. Some of our favorite bites were the incredibly fresh Peruvian fruit at the market, the most amazing churros (filled with rich caramel!), and the unforgettable tiger’s milk fish broth—which was unlike anything we’ve ever tried. 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 heart (it was really good!) is 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. If you’re considering this tour, do it—and if you’re lucky enough to get David as your guide, you’re in for something really memorable.

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Tiffany_W, May 2026

This tour was a wonderful...

This tour was a wonderful experience. Alexis was a great guide and host. I was solo and had the class all to myself. Chef Karina was so pleasant to cook with and all the food turned out amazing, especially the lomo saltado! Highly recommend booking with Haku Tours

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

Susan_S, May 2026

Hard Hike. Great View.

The altitude was killer! 16,000’! But not to worry. There are several options to get to the top - hike, ATV, motorcycle, or horse. The view is beautiful. Bring a warm jacket, hat and gloves. It is cold and windy at the top. Also, I must not have read the fine print. This trip included a buffet breakfast AND lunch. I thought I had signed up for a tour in English. There were 16 people in our group and I was the only non-Spanish speaker! It worked out though because the guide knew enough English to brief me.

Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

Courtney_M, May 2026

Authentic, Local Experience!

We had such a great time on this tour! Arturo, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and outgoing. Visiting the largest market in Lima, and eating from the food stands made us feel like locals. Everything was delicious and authentic. Arturo went above and beyond by even texting all of us a list of the different snacks, fruits, drinks and desserts that we tried. Peruvian food is so unique, and this experience was our favorite of the trip so far!

Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

Jill_C, Apr 2026

Don’t miss this tour and come HUNGRY!

Our guide, Arthur, was wonderful. The food was plentiful and absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful - one restaurant was next to the ocean, one restaurant was next to ruins. The other two were lovely as well. The night was topped off with a walk through Barranco with some beautiful murals - we’ve been to a bunch of food tours in different counties and this was the best by far!

Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

Richard_D, Mar 2026

Great Tour ! A Must for any Foodie!

A Great tour from start to finish. We loved it and can’t say enough about our tour leader Giovanina. She really was an excellent guide and was full of facts and information during the entire tour. Don’t eat breakfast if you take this tour as the amount of items to try from fruits to full entrees is huge. And Very Good Too! This was the best tour we had on our Lima and Peru trip.

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores

Laura_N, Mar 2026

Fun Time Making Chocolate Bars

Our guide, Anna, was really knowledgeable and personable. The activity is in an Inka market and we had 8 people in our group. Loved making our own chocolate bars and we got to mash cacao beans and make 2 drinks to try. It was a fun and simple activity to do but was a ton of fun!