Lima: Food and Historic Center Tour with 12 Tastings
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Lima, Peru
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Explore Lima like a local rather than a first-time visitor
- Stop frequently to snap photos on foot without the hassle of parking
- Food you won’t find elsewhere: Sample and buy from local, artisan producers
- Avoid a language barrier when ordering—your guide selects the dishes for you
What's Included
- Certified Tour Guide
- Catacombs Entrance Fee
- SnacksPan con Chicharron - Emoliente - Anticucho - Jugo de Lucuma - Picarones - Siu Mae - Mim Pao - Ceviche - Papa Rellena - Chicha Morada - Choclo con Queso - Frutas Exoticas
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages1 Pisco Sour Clasico (Opcional por $8)
- Accommodation Pick up - Drop Off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- ICPNA Centro De LimaJirón Cusco N 446, Lima 15086, Peru
Meeting Point in Lima Downtown: Jirón Cusco N° 446, Lima Downtown https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wrj87gcobFvxMfZ59?g_st=iwb Time: 13:20 pm
End point
- The Bolivarcito Cathedral PiscoJirón Contumazá 844, Lima 15001, Peru
Start time.1:20 pm
Itinerary
1
Barrios Altos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Barrio Chino
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Mercado Central
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Sangucheria El Chinito
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Parque de la Muralla
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Basílica and Convent of San Francisco | Lima
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Jirón Cusco 400
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Plaza San Martin
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or for those traveling with a baby stroller, due to the nature of the route and for the safety of all travelers.
- All travelers must carry their passport, a clear photo of it, or the official entry document used to enter Peru (driver’s licenses are not accepted). Travelers without valid documents must pay the additional 18% VAT (IGV).
- Before the tour, all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing and sign a safety and responsibility form.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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 210 reviews
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We had a long layover in Lima, so headed into the city for this food tour. It was SO much food and I feel like we got a great overview of all the typical Peruvian food in the Lima area. Yoced and Mila were both great and provided tidbits on Peruvian culture also. Would recommend!
Yelsin is an excellent tour guide who tooks us to some super local spots to try out Peruvian snacks, and has a lot of knowledge about the Peruvian history.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Farzeen!
We’re so happy you enjoyed all the flavors while picking up a bit of history along the way.
Amazing Peruvian foods/fruits on this tour plus a visit to the city’s hotspots and catacombs. A must do in Lima.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks a lot!
We’re so happy you got to enjoy the flavors of our country and discover the history of our city. We hope to see you again soon
A great tour, Arturo was great and had a wealth of knowledge, especially about the Franciscan Church.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Jonathan!
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour, especially the city part. We hope to see you again soon!
Loads of stops for different peruvian food and drinks. Arturo was a very knowledgeable guide and super friendly and helpful.
I would definitely recommend this tour if you want a bit of history and try some delicious delicacies
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you, Andrea!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the Peruvian snacks on the tour! Thank you for recommending us!
Great tour!
Super friendly guide
Lots of snacks tried (ceviche, corn, dim sum, fruits, skewers of beef heart,. Churros witj dulce de leche.)
What an amazing trip orchestrated by our host, Yoced! He did such an incredible job highlighting all the best snacks, and I MEAN THE BEST SNACKS!!! Just when you didn’t think the next snack could top the last…IT DID!!! He gave such interesting history on the food, culture, and way of life, it was insane how much we actually learned! I would 1000% ask for Yoced to be your guide if you would like the BEST TOUR in all Lima! He went over and above, gave 110% and if the tour company he works for and Viator knew the wealth of knowledge he had they’d realize what an asset he is to their company!
His knowledge in the catacombs was mind boggling! Dates, experiences, what they offered! I can honestly say this was by far the BEST tour we have ever done on holiday! Thank you Yoced for being exactly the kind of guide everyone DESERVES to experience Lima! This young man was absolutely exceptional!!!
Best experience ever.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about his culture and history.
The food was delicious and included street foods.
Spent over 6 hours with him and would highly recommend him.
Yocedd took us into the market to places we would not have found on our own and have us, literally, a taste of every day life in Lima as well as excellent insights into the challenges anne the promise of Lima.
We had an absolutely amazing day! Joseph was a fabulous tour guide. He was animated, extremely entertaining, and very knowledgeable.
Learned so much and had great choice of foods. Highly recommend! Guide was knowledgeable and informative.
Yoced was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, fluent and entertaining- we got to see the real Lima downtown and got to taste the foods and drinks the locals enjoy! Well worth it
We had the most amazing time with Yosed on this walking tour. We were late arriving due to traffic, but he came and found us and made sure we didn’t miss out on anything. He was very knowledgeable about all of the parts of the city we visited, and made us laugh the whole tour. Food was delicious and sightseeing was great. 10 stars!!
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