Magpie

Historic Lima Street Food Tour

From$98
3 hours
Lima, Peru

About this activity

Discover Lima's rich culinary heritage on a guided street food tour through the historic center, sampling traditional dishes and visiting local markets.

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's historic center
  • Taste traditional Peruvian street foods
  • Visit local markets and eateries
  • Learn about Lima's culinary history
  • Experience authentic Peruvian culture

Full description

Dive into Lima's vibrant food scene with a guided street food tour through the city's historic center. Savor traditional Peruvian dishes like anticuchos, tamales, and picarones as you visit bustling markets and local eateries. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into Lima's culinary history and cultural significance, making this tour a feast for both your taste buds and your mind. Don't miss this flavorful journey through one of the world's top food destinations!

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Lima's historic center
  • Sampling of traditional Peruvian street foods
  • Visit to local markets and eateries
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

We will meet at the front door of the Hotel Bolivar

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

We will start the food tour at San Martin Square, declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site. Inaugurated in 1921, this place is surrounded by historical buildings such as the National Club

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Walking along the street of Jiron de la Union, you will see that this is a traditional place with a lot of history, and full of commerce.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

We will reach a typical restaurant to taste an exquisite sandwich of pork known as “Pan con chicharrón”. This street sandwich is made with pork, fried sweet potato, and onion sauce.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

The tour continues to explore the Central Market, a place with a lot of products and good prices. Here, we are going to taste fresh local Peruvian fruit, with time enough to walk around

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Our next stop is at the Chinese neighborhood. The Chinese population arrived in Peru in the mid-nineteenth century to cover the missing workforce on the coastal estates. We are going to enjoy Chinese snacks, and visit its picturesque market. We can leave this quarter without tasting “Chifa”, a fusion of Peruvian-Cantonese food, the favorite of many local families

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Then, we will walk to the Church of San Francisco to admire the beauty of the architecture around, Here, we will taste “Churros”.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
8

Then, we will visit one of oldest bars in the city, and we will eat a delicious “Causa rellena”. Refresh yourself tasting “Chicha morada”, a sweet drink made of purple corn

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

The tour continues throughout the Main Square until reach a popular street full of food carts.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

We will taste “Anticuchos”, grilled beef hurts skewers marinated with spices. Also, we will taste a traditional dessert known as “Picarones”, a dough made with pumpkin and sweet potato, served with sugar cane syrup. We will taste another Peruvian dessert known as “Mazamorra Morada” made with purple corn, and to finish this amazing experience, we will taste the “Emoliente”, a hot drink with medicinal properties, and very popular among Peruvians.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly.
  • Vegetarian options may be limited; please inform the guide of dietary restrictions in advance.
  • The tour may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Be prepared to walk for approximately 3 hours.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Come with empty stomach
  • The menu can be changed to any type of allergy or food restriction, even for vegetarians, but not for vegans, prior coordination
  • If you are younger than 18 years old or do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is important to inform that at the time of booking, so we can modify your drinks in advance.
  • Children 12 and younger can go free, only if their parents share the same menu
  • Group service does not operate on holidays
  • The itinerary and the food to taste could change anytime

Additional information

Come with empty stomach The menu can be changed to any type of allergy or food restriction, even for vegetarians, but not for vegans, prior coordination If you are younger than 18 years old or do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is important to inform that at the time of booking, so we can modify your drinks in advance. Children 12 and younger can go free, only if their parents share the same menu Group service does not operate on holidays The itinerary and the food to taste could change anytime
Book Now