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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet you at this location: Gran Hotel Bolívar Jirón de la Unión 958
The tour will end near to the Cathedral of Lima
Itinerary
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1
We will meet in the city center at the Gran Hotel Bolívar, Jirón de la Unión 958, and from there we will depart for the famous Central Market. It's a 15-minute walk.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mercado Central
Before entering the famous Central Market, we will stop to enjoy the renowned "4 Colors" platter. This is a combination of Peruvian dishes: ceviche, Peruvian red spaghetti, chanfainita (a stew), and others. Of course, it will be accompanied by a refreshing glass of chicha morada (a drink made from purple corn).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mercado Central
We will visit the Central Market and together we will tour some stalls where we will taste some exotic Peruvian fruits and a refreshing juice made from one of them.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Barrio Chino
We will then enter the small world of Chinatown. Here we will visit a famous stall, well-known to siu mai lovers; a Chinese appetizer.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Mercado Central
We will explore the area outside the Central Market and sample famous dishes: anticuchos (grilled meat skewers), pata con huavo (pork feet with egg), choclo con queso (corn with cheese), mazamorra morada (purple corn pudding), and others.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
6
Our tour will culminate around the Plaza de Armas, where we'll try our last snack of the day: the famous Peruvian churro (a crispy fried dough pastry, coated in sugar and often served with chocolate or caramel sauce).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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