Highlights
- Savour the flavours of 15+ tastings from Andean cuisine
- Explore the streets of old Arequipa with a local tastemaker guide
- Visit beloved markets, street vendors and local eateries
- Amble through the produce market and past historic buildings
- Learn about the food cultures of Arequipa and the Andes
Description
As dusk settles over Arequipa, the White City begins to glow. Colonial streets carved from pale volcanic stone catch the last light beneath the shadow of three mighty volcanoes, while the aroma of charcoal fires, bubbling clay pots and slow-roasted meats drifts through the cool Andean air.
Over four hours and 15+ tastings, we'll explore the flavours that have made Arequipa Peru's undisputed culinary capital outside Lima, weaving through the historic centre, the bustling Mercado San Camilo and neighbourhood streets where tradition still takes precedence over trends.
Along the way, you'll step inside the city's legendary picanterías that evolved from humble family homes into the beating heart of Arequipeño cuisine. These lively dining rooms still prepare recipes passed down through generations, serving hearty dishes from enormous clay pots according to traditions that have changed remarkably little over the centuries.
Expect golden papa rellenas fresh from the fryer, smoky anticuchos sizzling over glowing coals, richly spiced adobo Arequipeño, succulent lechón sandwiches and the city's iconic rocoto relleno. Cool off with creamy queso helado, sip smoky chicha de guiñapo and the cult favourite Kola Escocesa, and discover how volcanic landscapes, Indigenous traditions and Spanish influences combined to create one of South America's most distinctive regional cuisines.
This is the Arequipa locals know after dark, where smoky grills, bustling markets and generations-old kitchens continue to keep the city's remarkable food traditions alive.
Includes
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Arequipa food tour
Moveable feast with 7-8 stops around the streets of old Arequipa
Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Arequipa (private / larger groups by request)
Bottled water
Duration is around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
Excludes
Alcoholic drinks
Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
Important Information
- The tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction.
⚠ Possible for lactose intolerance, no pork diets, mild peanut and tree nuts allergies, and no seafood diets, though some tastings will be unsuitable
✖️ Unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, gluten intolerance and halal diets
We recommend comfortable shoes as this is an easy-paced walking tour.
We operate come rain or shine, so please carry rain gear/umbrella if rain looks likely.
There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
