Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

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Neighborhood tours Tours Culture & history Guided tours Landmarks & monuments Sightseeing Food & drinks

Discover Lima’s historic sites and architectural gems on this walking food tour while sampling local favorites at popular spots loved by Limeños, such as pan con chicharrón, antituchos and picarones.

Highlights

  • Discover the main architectural landmarks of Peru’s capital
  • Embark on a unique street food tour taking place in Lima's historic center
  • Interact with street vendor and visit Lima's largest market
  • Try chilcano's in one of Lima's oldest casona

Description

Embark on a 4-hour street food adventure through Lima’s historic center, where history, culture, and gastronomy come together in a flavorful journey. This guided tour takes you to classic local eateries as well as food carts to sample Peru’s beloved comida al paso—quick, delicious street food enjoyed by locals every day. Savor authentic delicacies like chilcano, creole churros, and anticuchos while uncovering fascinating stories about Lima’s past, its economy, and daily life in Peru. Explore Lima’s largest market, a vibrant hub of fresh produce, spices, and local specialties, before heading into Barrio Chino (Chinatown) to experience the unique fusion of Peruvian and Chinese flavors that define *chifa* cuisine. Along the way, admire some of Lima’s most iconic landmarks from the outside, including the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, and the San Francisco Basilica, known for its impressive colonial architecture and rich history. You’ll also visit the iconic Plaza de Armas, the heart of Lima’s historic center. This tour is conducted exclusively in English. For other languages, please book a private tour with us.

Includes

Food tastings Drink Local guide

Important Information

  • It is really important to advise any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking (if at least 24h before tour start time) otherwise we cannot assure to adapt the menu the day of the tour. If you are pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan, please do not book this tour, as we won't be able to provide alternatives. If you have a severe gluten or nuts allergy, please do not book this tour, as certain foods included in the tour can contain small traces. Please note that our shared tour is guided in English only. For non-English speakers, please book a private tour. For the comfort of the group, guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously, even to those who only speak Spanish.

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