Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks
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Lima, Peru
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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, discover the ingredients used in Peruvian cooking. Enjoy 12 snacks including ceviche, papa rellena, picarones, and more, excluding alcoholic beverages. At the end of the tour, you’ll be an expert on Peruvian cuisine.
- Enjoy a small group size of maximum 10 people
- Taste 12 traditional Peruvian snacks included
- Explore traditional markets in Lima
- Learn about Peruvian culture and culinary history
Sample Menu
Starter
Choclo Con Queso
A typical snack from the peruvian highlands, famous for the texture of the Peruvian white corn and the Dip flavors
Starter
Papa Rellena
a peruvian classic by far is a Stuffed fried potato.
Starter
Ceviche
A classic peruvian ceviche, really fresh. Try one of the best ceviches in Central Market Lima, you will be surprise by the portion and the taste.
Starter
Siu Mae
In china town we can also find dumplings filled with pork, a good bite to taste chinisse influence.
Dessert
Mazamorra Morada
One of desserts we have in Peru is made with purple corn and fruits, yummy.
Starter
Chicha Morada
probably the most popular and refreshing drink in Peru, made with purple corn, cinnamon sticks and pineaple skin, a refreshing experience.
Dessert
Lucuma Juice
If you want to try the most popular peruvian fruit, you cant miss tasting in as a juice, a milkshake of Lucuma is a great experience.
Starter
Anticuchos
We also have bbq, this time cow heart seasoned with peruvian ingredients on the grill, giving it an unreal taste, when in Peru, try the Anticuchos.
Dessert
Picarones
Top 10 fried dessert in the world, rings of squash and sweet potato fried and covered with honey.
Starter
Exotic Fruits
tastethe most incredible fruits that Peru has to offer, lets pick 3 fruits you have never tried, it will be a unique experience.
What's Included
- Certified Tour Guide in English and Spanish.
- SnacksPan con Chicharron, Emoliente, Anticucho, Picarones, Jugo de Lucuma, Siu Mae, Ceviche, Chicha morada, Papa rellena, Corn with cheese, Seasonal Exotic Fruit
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages1 Pisco Sour Clasico (Opcional por $8)
- Accommodation Pick Up or Drop Off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- ICPNA Centro De LimaJirón Cusco N 446, Lima 15086, Peru
Meet your guide in Jirón Cusco N 446, Lima Downtown https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wrj87gcobFvxMfZ59?g_st=iwb Meeting Time: 13:20 PM
End point
- The Bolivarcito Cathedral PiscoJirón Contumazá 844, Lima 15001, Peru
Start time.1:20 pm
Itinerary
1
Jirón Cusco 400
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Barrios Altos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Jirón Ucayali
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Mercado Central
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
The Bolivarcito Cathedral Pisco
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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4.9
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Travelers consistently praise the tour for its authentic and diverse Peruvian cuisine, highlighting generous portions and a memorable variety of local dishes. Food tasting activities and market walks are appreciated for enhancing cultural immersion through extensive sampling opportunities. Guides receive positive remarks for their deep knowledge, engaging communication, and personalized approach, which enrich the overall understanding and enjoyment of Peru’s food, history, and culture.
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Yosed was amazing. He spoke English very well. He was friendly and relatable. He knew the foods well and navigated us through the Peruvian streets. Very authentic interactive cultural experience. Absolutely loved it!!
Amazing food tour and took you to local hidden gems you wouldn’t have found otherwise! Definitely would recommend with Alex.
Food tour was pretty mid. I told them ahead of time I couldn’t eat pork or alcohol because I’m Muslim, but they didn’t accommodate. Instead the tour guide actually ate the pork items himself.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Nabila, thank you for your feedback.
We would like to clarify that our food tour follows a specific tasting itinerary featuring traditional Peruvian foods. The foods and snacks included are shown in the experience description before booking, so guests can review in advance what will be served, including items that may contain pork.
Regarding alcohol, our food tour does not include alcoholic beverages, so this is not part of the experience provided.
It was a nice food experience and a tour of some parts of Lima. Joseph is an expert on food tour like this.
This tour was a lot of fun. Our guide Yoced did a great job explaining everything. Come hungry, you get so much food on this tour.
Excellent selection of food & drink.
Almost too much.
Jean Carlo was very knowledgeable about the history and cultural influences on the various foods in Peru.
He explained the foods in the context of cultural and historical timelines.
Yoced was an incredible guide! He was fun and funny and very knowledgeable. The array of food we were able to try was fantastic! So much, so eat slowly and save room, lol. I love that we got to go to Chinatown and the market as well. Yoced even purchased some local fruits that we were able to try fresh. Incredible experience and I very highly recommend!
Yoced is a charming, funny and expert tour guide. As a solo female traveller, I was slightly nervous but from the moment I arrived, Yoced was attentive and kind. I had questions beyond the food tour and Yoced was ready to answer all of them really thoroughly. It felt more like a conversation with a knowledgeable and funny friend rather than a tour you pay for. He made sure everyone in the tour was happy and taken care of. If I visit Lima again, I'd love to go on different tours with Yoced.
Yosed was a fantastic guide. His English was very good and took us to try so many different foods in the downtown area. He also brought his iPad to explain the history behind certain foods. Highly recommend as you will go to places that you wouldn’t find on your own.
Definitely one of the better food tours. Giovana was our tour guide and she was amazing. The food was great; the cow heart was my favorite. She was knowledgeable about the Peruvian history. She made the tour amazing. Definitely recommend!
Joseph was very good. He was very knowledgeable about the history and the food. The food was delicious.
Very enjoyable tour with Arturo. He explained everything very well and answered any questions we had relating to Lima/Peru. A lot of food included in the tour.
Exceptional tour. Yoced, our guide, expertly led us through the central market area of Lima while sampling delicious street fare and learning the origin and history of each tasting. If you have a free afternoon, sign up for this tour-you won’t regret it!
I had an absolutely amazing food market tour with Giovana! She knew the best stalls, the stories behind each dish, and made sure we tried a great mix of flavors we never would have found on our own. She was warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel personal. If you’re visiting and want an authentic taste of the local food scene, I can’t recommend her enough!
This tour was fantastic! I got to try lots of local dishes at places I never would have found by myself. Loved the diversity of foods as well as the additional information about Peru.
I love food tours - walk, history, chat with fellow travelers, city insights, and food - usually fairly predictable, but good food. This food tour was not predictable as Lima food is kind of an unknown aside from ceviche. I think this tour spanned the gamut of everything one could want - crazy exotic fruits, one of the stranger and yet sublime smoothies ever - with just three ingredients, and there was a LOT of food. Joseph the guide was a super nice guy and mega knowledgable. There was on person on this tour from Colombia who dod not speak English and Joseph transitioned so fast between Spanish and English -- this guy was born to be a guide. One recommendation though - offer water too at some of the stops - the drinks were so good, but water is water. Or bring a bottle (maybe I should have). This tour is an A++
My husband, 15-year-old daughter, and I took the Lima Experiences Food Tour & Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks today, and it was our very first food tour ever. We had such an amazing time!
Arturo was an incredible guide — friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun to spend the day with. We tried so many foods and drinks that I had never experienced before, and every single one was delicious. Visiting the market was one of the highlights! It felt like we were getting to experience real Peruvian daily life instead of just seeing tourist spots.
We also loved that Arturo took us to places we never would have discovered on our own. Our group was small — just one other couple — so the whole experience felt personal and welcoming, almost like spending the day with family.
If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate. Just book it! You will not regret it!
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!
Disappointing from the start. Despite the tour advertising 12 tastings, we only received 8 — because several spots were closed on a Sunday. The guide apologized and explained they couldn’t substitute with other venues due to food quality concerns, but that misses the point entirely. This should be stated clearly at the time of booking. Had we known Sunday meant fewer stops, we simply would not have booked it — regardless of price. It’s not about the cost difference between 8 and 12 snacks; it’s about the time. We wouldn’t have committed our limited Lima time to a shorter, lesser experience. Transparency upfront would have at least given us the choice. For what it’s worth, the price was the same, even with less stops/snacks.
The guide’s energy matched the situation: minimal. Great food tour guides are storytellers who bring a city’s culinary culture to life. Ours wasn’t that.
The hygiene concern is hard to overlook. Dishes like ceviche were served in shared portions, meaning multiple strangers were dipping their spoons into the same bowl. There’s no polite way to put it — you’re essentially eating off someone else’s utensil. It felt unsanitary and uncomfortable, and it’s an easy fix: serve smaller individual portions per person. Nobody wants to think about germs on a food tour.
But here’s the biggest issue: Lima is one of the world’s great food capitals. We came expecting to be wowed, to understand the hype, to have our minds changed about what food can be. We left the tour asking ourselves “is this really what everyone talks about?” — which is perhaps the worst outcome imaginable for a food tour in this city.
We care less about the money lost than the time. Lima time is precious and limited, and this tour wasted ours.
Would not recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hello Allan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to clarify a few important points about your experience.
Our tour operates every day, including Sundays, and guests normally receive all the advertised tastings. Unfortunately, on the day of your tour, several of our regular vendors were unexpectedly closed due to exceptional local circumstances beyond our control.
We also chose not to replace those tastings with random vendors. We have worked for years with the same local vendors and street food stalls because we know their products, preparation, and hygiene standards. Introducing unfamiliar alternatives at the last minute simply to reach a number of tastings would not have been responsible.
Regarding the hygiene concern, we would also like to clarify that guests do not eat directly from the shared serving dish. The ceviche is brought to the table in a serving dish and each guest serves their portion onto an individual plate before eating. We intentionally offer ceviche at a well-established restaurant in Lima’s Historic Center rather than at a street stall to ensure proper preparation and quality.
Regarding the guide, we understand your concerns about the level of energy and storytelling you experienced. This is not the standard we expect for our tours, and after reviewing his performance, this guide is no longer part of our team. We have taken steps to ensure our current guides provide the engaging, informative, and enthusiastic experience we expect for our guests.
Cool food tour through chaotic market. Yosed was a an awesome host! He taught us so much and made sure we didn't get lost. He was super nice and had a lot of fur infographics along the way! We learned so much and went places we never would have tried or seen on our own. Only downside was there are not many vegetarian swaps but overall an awesome experience b
Amazing day learning of Peru’s history and getting to eat some tasty dishes! Arturo was the best tour guide, he filled with so much knowledge and history! 10/10 chefs kiss!
Great tour! Diego Alonso was punctual and came well-prepared. He doesn't just talk about the food, he enriches the experience with historical background and thoughtful insights. I had a lovely time exploring the center and discovered some amazing snacks. Would recommend in a heartbeat, thank you!
What a great day of trying various Peruvian foods, learning about the history of Peru and meeting new friends. Our tour guide, Diego Alonso was fantastic. He kept our group engaged and was very helpful when extra assistance was required. We have been on many food/culinary tours around the world and this was the best one we have experienced. And now we can honestly say we tried cows heart!
For anyone booking this tour in the future, show up hungry. Very hungry.
Yelsin G was a great guide. It was wonderful to see th culture get a little history and meet some cool people, all while trying some unforgettable dishes!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for trusting us, Ryan!
We’re so happy you got to dive into the flavors and stories of Lima. It’s great to hear the day left such fun and memorable moments.
Great tour with Jocep. So much food to taste and not small portions. Good info provided, easy to ask questions. Great experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks a lot, Coralie!
It’s great that you felt comfortable and fully enjoying the experience, hope to see you again.
This was a great food tour! Our guide, Diego, took us to places in Lima we certainly would not have found by ourselves. The places we visited ranged from simple food trucks to a quite well appointed bar in a major hotel. We certainly got an appreciation for local Peruvian cuisine. All in all, well worth the price!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks, Michael!
We’re thrilled you got to explore Lima’s food scene from the hidden gems to the more upscale spots. It’s wonderful to hear the tour gave you a real sense of local cuisine and made your day special
Arturo was the best guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about food, history, and culture, and he made the entire tour both engaging and enjoyable. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his kindness made everyone feel so welcome. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it truly enhanced the entire experience. I highly recommend this tour—especially if you’re lucky enough to have Arturo as your guide!
Easy pace, great food, experienced knowledgeable guide. Saw much of old town including huge market and china town
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Dalyce!
So glad you had a great time exploring Lima with us! The market and Chinatown are always favorites, and even better with good food. Thanks for coming along!
Best tour of my vacation in Lima! Yoced was incredibly friendly from the moment we met, and you could tell right away he really knows his way around the city and that he loves what he does. He took us to some fantastic spots and shared great local tips that helped make the most of my time in Lima. both during the tour and after. The tour was well organized and fun! If you want a delicious, authentic way to experience Lima, this is absolutely the tour to book. Yoced is truly an asset to your company!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Gabriel!
It truly means a lot to hear that this was the highlight of your time in Lima. Our guide really loves sharing the city and its flavors with our guests. We’re glad the tour helped you discover amazing spots and make the most of your trip. Hope to see you again!
Yocod c was a great guide definitely knew his city and food was definitely worth getting a good fight some tasty snacks and also some good recommendations
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Simon!
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and found the food and recommendations worthwhile. We hope to see you again on another tour!
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