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Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

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Lima, Peru
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Walking tour of Lima's Chorillos and Barranco neighborhoods
  • Sample Peruvian snacks in the city's traditional markets
  • Visit a trendy Barranco gallery to see local art
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off from Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco

What's Included

  • Local snacks
  • Professional guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service is included only when you are in the districts of: Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Outside of these areas, we ask that you pay a small fee for the pick-up and drop-off service to your hotel.

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Meeting point

  • Av. José Larco 724, Miraflores 15074, Peru

    Dear client, if you don't want pick up, you can meet us at our office located at Av. Jose Larco 724, 9th floor, Miraflores.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Mercado Pesquero Artesanal De CHORRILLOS

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

The market Paradita

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

Barranco

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • If you are a solo traveler do not hesitate to ask about availability (WhatsApp: +51 908 847 894)
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when you book your tour with us
  • We recommend to wear confortable clothes, shoes and take a bottle of water with you
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 222 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour ! A Must for any Foodie!

Richard_D, Mar 2026
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.

Lovely tour with...

Josh_J, Mar 2026
Lovely tour with Maverick, Alexis and Miguel the driver. We ended up having a private tour and enjoyed the new minibus driving us from place to place. All the foods were really tasty - especially the sandwich with fried fish to start, the ceviche and the chicha morada. We didn't see loads of art but we think we ran out of time having lovely food and conversation with the two guides.

Fabulous experience!

Arindam_C, Dec 2025
Maverick was a fantastic, friendly, patient, and knowledgeable guide who taught us a lot about Peruvian food, culture, history, and art. The food was delicious and portions were perfect. We got to try breakfast sandwiches with freshly caught fish at the morning fish markets, lots of delicious Peruvian fruits, ice cream, and other local foods. The tour took us to the perfect spots along Lima’s neighborhoods, including Barranco and Chorrillos. Overall this was an awesome experience and we highly recommend it as a great way to get to know Lima and Peru better, particularly with Maverick as the guide!!

Cesar was great and so...

Callie_M, Oct 2025
Cesar was great and so was the food! We got to go to local places and lots of recommendations for places to try on our own.

Food and Scenery

Jenny_R, Sep 2025
Great exposure to some of Lima’s traditional dishes. Paula our guide was informative and fun to be with. Particularly liked the sardine sandwich by the sea. Also the market tour and getting to taste a variety of fruits.

A taste of Lima

Helen_K, Jan 2025
Aaron, our tour guide was very informative and friendly. He took us to the fish market, food market and stops at fruit stores. The food was delicious. The tours of the two neighborhoods were nice. We received a good glimpse of Lima. He also told us of other places to explore in the city.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Aaron made your tour so enjoyable and informative. It’s fantastic that you got to explore the fish market, food market, and local fruit stores, all while discovering more about Lima’s neighborhoods. We’re glad you also received some helpful recommendations for other places to explore in the city! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again on another adventure soon!

Fun time was had by all

HR_W, Dec 2024
We had a great time. The markets were fascinating! So many different things from where we usually shop. Our guide Aaron was very knowledgeable. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

Delicious tastes and a great tour of key sights

Daniel_S, Nov 2024
This was a great way to get an introduction to Lima and the real Peru! So much great food to try while exploring a variety of cool locations, including some classic tourist highlights. Gabby was a fantastic guide, really warm and welcoming, and very generous with sharing her stories and experiences. Would absolutely recommend to any friends visiting Lima! Don't eat beforehand though, there's lots to taste.

CESAR IS THE BEST!

Jeannette_H, Sep 2024
CESAR WAS AMAZING! This tour was a foodies dream come true. If you love food and lolearning about the culture, then this is for you. SKIP BREAKFAST! You will be tasting a little of everything and your stomach will thank you for it. Cesar explained everything and you could see his love and appreciation of his culture and their food. He was so entertaining, we loved him! He made this tour super special and we would recommend it to anyone that visits Peru! JUST BOOK IT...You won't regret it!

Lasting Lima Memories of Amazing Food

JP_U, Jun 2024
This was the best tour of Lima’s food I could have ever experienced. Aura is also the best tour guide. She made the tour so personable and informative. If you take this tour I very much hope you get her.

Pure local experience with tasty food .

Jay_K, Apr 2024
Gaby gave us a great local experience. We visited places only a local could find. The food was authentic and fresh.

Delicious taste of Peru

kdpetts, Apr 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Gaby. She shared so much of the culture. The fish market and food market showed us true Peruvian life and we had chance to share some great fruit and meals

Traffic, Food and Fun!

Sheila_L, Apr 2024
On Monday, April 1st, my mother and I embarked on the Lima Colors and Flavors walking tour, a delightful fusion of food and art. Despite starting off with a challenge as our hotel was far from the tourist hub of Miraflores, and battling through heavy traffic, we managed to connect with the tour company via WhatsApp to inform them of our delay. Thankfully, they graciously extended our wait time and had a guide ready for us upon arrival. Welcomed warmly by Ms. Aura and her colleague Mr. Carlo(?), our tardiness resulted in a more intimate tour group, which added to the charm of the experience. Ms. Aura, our knowledgeable guide, not only provided us with the day's itinerary but also shared fascinating historical insights as we traversed each destination. Despite the initial apprehension of engaging with strangers, Ms. Aura's amiable demeanor created a comfortable atmosphere. Her evident passion and deep understanding of Peru instilled a sense of pride in her work and country. Venturing off the beaten tourist path, we explored local haunts, indulged in authentic cuisine, and immersed ourselves in the vibrant culture and music of Lima. Be warned, the tour is a culinary feast, so wearing stretchy pants is advisable! I highly recommend this unique experience, especially if led by the exceptional Ms. Aura.

Excellent guide

Sandra_T, Apr 2024
Our tour guide was excellent! He was knowledgeable, engaging and adapted the tour to appeal to my 12 year old son. Overall it was fun, informative and delicious! I totally recommend this tour

Magnificent tour! Highly recommend!!

Lori_H, Mar 2024
Gabby was an extraordinary guide! We highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for experiences that can only happen by spending a half day with a friendly, knowledgeable, & sociable local. We would go on any other tour led by Gabby! Also, this tour group operator was very well organized; available in English & Spanish.

Gabby was excellent! She...

Riyad_S, Mar 2024
Gabby was excellent! She was friendly, answered all our questions, even did some shopping for fruits for us, and overall made us feel welcome in Lima. The food tour was great, and be ready to be stuffed. A great tour.

Best food & art tour ever!

Ciaretta_P, Feb 2024
The tour is just amazing! We have tried a rainbow of flavours of local fruits and food at various places such as Miraflores, Chorrillos and Barranco. Our guide, Cesar is super knowledgeable, funny, engaging and provides great tips to get around Lima. I would recommend all the food and culture lovers to join this tour. Go with a free and open mind when tasting and walking around the barrios in Lima!

Fan-tastic!

Rafael_B, Jan 2024
Enjoyed all of it, our tour guide, Aura, was charming and very knowledgeable. We can summarize the experience in two words: fan-tastic!

Come hungry!

Michael_F, Jan 2024
Great tour of the city with some DELICIOUS bites along the way. Met some great folks and fellow travelers as well. Aura was top notch.

Great local foods and fun

Rita_P, Dec 2023
Gabriela was an outstanding tour guide. She showed us the very best local places and foods. We enjoyed her personality and fun attitude. Great information and prompt pickup at our hotel.

I loved this tour! Aura...

Delveen_D, Dec 2023
I loved this tour! Aura was so amazing and knowledgeable. I traveled solo during my time in Lima and this tour helped me reach different neighbourhoods, experience amazing food and feel safe doing so. I appreciated the hotel pick up and drop off - that was key! Very lovely tour with an authentic approach.

Wonderful Tour with Gaby!

Tina_T, Dec 2023
I spent the morning with Gaby and our driver was Alejandro. He was a safe and good driver. Gaby was very knowledgeable and felt like I was spending the morning with a friend. We had wonderful conversations and I learned much about the history and the local neighborhoods, the foods, the culture. It was a great experience and I’m glad I booked the tour. I am now happy and full. I have only a limited time in Lima and I’m so glad I booked this tour. Thank you again Gaby! It was such a pleasure meeting you!

Solo traveller - a must do!

Alana_B, Oct 2023
As a solo female travel, this was the perfect morning trip to get to know some of Limas food and art as well as neighbourhood. Gaby was a fantastic tour guide: she had so much knowledge and love for Peru. Juan was a wonderful driver. Could not have asked for a better trip!! Thank you

Amazing experience that highlights the history and culture of the different districts in Lima

kaylahwinston, Sep 2023
breakfast at fisherman’s dock and the local market was our favorite parts. Tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Certainly a great way to introduce yourself to the city and become acclimated with the Peruvian way of life.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to know that breakfast at Fisherman's Dock and visit to the local market were the highlights of your tour. Our goal is always to provide authentic experiences that allow travelers to truly immerse themselves in the local culture. It is encouraging to know that our tour guide met your expectations with his knowledge and enthusiasm. If you are ever back in town, we would be honored to have you join us on another trip :)

great way to discover the...

Eylon_S, Aug 2023
great way to discover the city, see where and what the locals eat. Our friendly and fun guides took us to all the places where the local eat and also explained the history of the city

Very well organized tour

Tuuli_P, Aug 2023
We were super happy with our guide Cesar and had the best couple of hours exploring places around Barranco! Private driver came to pick us up straight from our hostel and drove us back at the end. Emphasis on our tour was on food which was perfect for us :) And you get to eat a lot!

Just buy the ticket

gina_f, May 2023
Went on a last minute solo trip The tour guide was so kind Knowledgeable and charming Definitely recommend

Great Experience!!

Laura_S, Mar 2023
Great tour guides! They were super nice, accommodating and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!!!

Not your usual food tour in a good way

Peter_L, Nov 2022
Interesting food and market tour that is off the beaten tourist path. Our guide Amadeo was very informative and friendly.

Exhilarated all the senses!

suzanne_r, Nov 2022
Aura met us at the hotel, it was just the two of us with her for the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects, from the fish market to the meat and vegetable stands, to the wonderful art in Barranco. Aura was very knowledgeable, never left us wondering what was happening or what was next, and answered all our questions with very, very good English! Highly recommend for foodies who enjoy art and history.

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