Eat Like a Local in Lima: Hidden Street Food Crawl Peru

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This isn’t just another food tour, it’s your backstage pass to Lima’s street-food soul.

Loved by travelers from around the world and often praised as the highlight of their Peru trip, this crawl blends authentic tastings with storytelling, culture, and connection.

Over the course of the evening, you’ll sample Peru’s most iconic bites, gooey picarones dripping with chancaca syrup, zesty ceviche fresh from the market, smoky anticuchos grilled over charcoal, each prepared by family-run vendors who have guarded their recipes for decades.

Every stop is hand-picked, no tourist traps, only the stalls locals swear by.

More than flavors, you’ll discover how Andean roots and coastal traditions fused to create Peru’s world-famous cuisine.

And your guide knows every vendor by name, turning tastings into genuine encounters.

Example Menu

Starter

Picarones

Sweet potato‑and‑squash doughnuts drizzled with spiced chancaca syrup—Lima’s favorite street dessert

Main

Mini Ceviche Mixto

Bite‑sized tasting of fresh fish cured in lime juice with red onion and cilantro—best before 3 PM for peak freshness

Main

Butifarra Sandwich

Crusty roll stuffed with jamón del país, salsa criolla and crisp lettuce—Lima’s legendary ham sandwich

Main

Anticuchos de Corazón

Beef‑heart skewers marinated in local spices, grilled over charcoal for that signature smoky flavor

Main

Papa a la Huancaína

Boiled potatoes topped with creamy yellow‑ají cheese sauce—a classic Peruvian snack

Starter

Chicha Morada

A refreshing and traditional purple‑corn drink

Starter

Chilcano de Pisco

Cóctel refrescante de pisco, ginger ale (o soda de gengibre), lima y un toque de amargo de Angostura.

What's Included

Traditional drinks
Insights into Peru’s culinary history and local tips
Tastings of the street foods that combined will act as at least 1 fulfilling meal.
Guided street‑food tour with a passionate local host
Transfers

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Lima

Our warm, knowledgeable guide will be there to greet you and make sure you’re all set for a day of new flavors and local culture. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In Lima, food isn’t just eaten, it’s celebrated. From family stalls serving recipes passed down for decades to markets alive with color and music, every bite tells a story.

Guided by a passionate local foodie, you’ll weave through colorful markets, hidden callejones and family-run stalls that locals have cherished for generations.

Every stop is a story: learn how Andean potatoes met coastal seafood to create Peru’s national treasures, sip a refreshing chicha morada or a crisp pisco chilcano, and connect with vendors who guard recipes passed down for decades.

It’s not just tasting, it’s a cultural journey into Peru’s heart, where every bite tells a tale of history, migration, and celebration.

By the end, you won’t just have eaten Lima’s most iconic bites, you’ll carry flavors, stories, and friendships that last far beyond the last crumb.

And if this isn’t a 5-star highlight of your trip, we’ll refund you in full, your unforgettable experience is guaranteed.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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