Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center
Discover Lima’s vibrant street food, market and old eateries scene on this immersive walking guided tour, where every bite tells a story of Peru’s rich culinary heritage. Wander through bustling streets and hidden local spots as you sample an array of authentic flavors, from sizzling anticuchos (grilled skewers) to freshly made creole churros and tamal.
Led by a passionate local foodie, you’ll explore Lima's largest market, meet friendly vendors, and learn the cultural significance of each dish. Along the way, you will also be able to spot iconic landmarks such as Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace and the San Francisco Basilica.
Come hungry, leave full, and take home a taste of Lima’s incredible food culture!
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Tour in English
Guiding in English
What's included in Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza San Martin
We will start this tour at the front door of Gran Hotel Bolivar, facing Plaza San Martin, with some sightseeing, before going to a local bar where we will have tamal accompanied by emoliente and a shot of pisco
Jiron de La Union
We will walk through one of Lima's most emblematic commercial street
Mercado Central
Lima's largest market! Discover Peru's biodiversity and taste some fruits.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Beverages
- All activities
- Food
- Pick-up and drop off (Private tours with transportation available on the Exquisito Perú website)
- 18% tax - can be exonerated by sending passport number, country of issue + entry date for every pax
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is really important to advise any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking, otherwise we cannot assure we will be able to adapt the menu the day of the tour.
- If you are pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, or have a severe nuts or gluten allergy, please do not book this tour
- We will ask you to provide your passport number and date of entry to Peru before the tour and for all the tour participants (through an online form). Sending this information allow us to exonerate yourself from the 18% local tax as it confirms you're real visitors, and not living in the country. If you want to be exonerated from the tax, it's really important to send us your passport number and date of entry at least 1 day before the tour. You don't need to bring your passport to the tour.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please note guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously. Make sure you book the correct tour/language.
- Pick up and drop off is not included for Group tours. Private tours with transportation available on the Exquisito Perú website.
- We cannot accommodate the menu to pescatarians, vegetarians nor vegans.
- If you have a severe gluten or nuts allergy, please do not book this tour as some foods included in the tour can contain traces.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At the front door of the Gran Hotel Bolivar facing the famous Plaza San Martin in the historic Center of Lima.