Food Tour: 12 Peruvian Snacks
4.9
445 Ratings
Lima

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Peruvian gastronomy on a central market tour. Discover the diverse snacks and cultural traditions of Lima in just 2.5 hours!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jirón Cusco 400 - Begin your journey at Jirón Cusco 400 by savoring “Choclo con Queso”, “Chicha Morada”, and “Papa Rellena”.
  • Barrios Altos - Continue through Barrios Altos to enjoy the finest “Ceviche”.
  • Jirón Ucayali - Explore Chinatown, discover the culinary influences, and taste the delightful Chinese snacks “Siu Mai” and “Min Pao”….
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What's Included
  • Certified Tour Guide in English and Spanish
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Accommodation Pick Up or Drop Off
Additional Information

Embark on a unique culinary journey to explore Peru’s finest snacks, featuring exotic fruits and a visit to the premier bar for a Pisco Sour tasting. Recognized by TripAdvisor as the Best Market Food Tour and among the Top 10 Tours in Peru for 2025, this adventure is essential for food enthusiasts.
Delight in Ceviche, Papa Rellena, Anticuchos, Picarones,…

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Location
ICPNA Centro
Jirón Cusco
Meet your guide in Jirón Cusco N 446, Lima Downtown https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wrj87gcobFvxMfZ59?g_st=iwb Meeting Time: 13:20 PM
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marylyn
Apr 21, 2026
Great quick food tour experience and history - 5 out of 5 . Great experience and was able to try authentic food and local food
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A2043hojuanl
Apr 11, 2026
Food and cultural tour with Arturo - An unforgettable experience, we met the Cultural Center and enjoyed many traditional bites of the Peruvian capital. Thanks to Arturo for his professionalism and excellent service!
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Danielle_b
Apr 5, 2026
Arturo was phenomenal! - Amazing day learning of Peru’s history and getting to eat some tasty dishes! Arturo was the best tour guide, he filled with so much knowledge and history! 10/10 chefs kiss!
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Maevec726
Apr 3, 2026
Food Tour with Arturo - We did a tour with Arturo and had a wonderful experience. We accidentally booked the Friday before Easter, so many of the vendors were closed, but Arturo went above and beyond to find traditional foods for us to try and made sure we still had an authentic experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, which made the tour even more interesting and enjoyable. We truly appreciated his effort and passion, and we would absolutely do another tour with him in the future!
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Charlotte_l
Apr 3, 2026
Fun culinary experience - Great tour! Diego Alonso was punctual and came well-prepared. He doesn't just talk about the food, he enriches the experience with historical background and thoughtful insights. I had a lovely time exploring the center and discovered some amazing snacks. Would recommend in a heartbeat, thank you!
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Charlottelev
Apr 3, 2026
Fun culinary experience - Great tour! Diego Alonso was punctual and came well-prepared. He doesn't just talk about the food, he enriches the experience with historical background and thoughtful insights. I had a lovely time exploring the center and discovered some amazing snacks. Would recommend in a heartbeat, thank you!
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Travel54208369115
Mar 31, 2026
Yoced was PHENOMENAL! - Yoced was absolutely amazing! He was super knowledgeable and so friendly. I enjoyed the trip so much and it was definitely a highlight of our trip. He was super involved and committed to making the experience as authentic and enjoyable as possible. We really appreciate his efforts!
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Kenneth_e
Apr 19, 2026
Food tour - Cool food tour through chaotic market. Yosed was a an awesome host! He taught us so much and made sure we didn't get lost. He was super nice and had a lot of fur infographics along the way! We learned so much and went places we never would have tried or seen on our own. Only downside was there are not many vegetarian swaps but overall an awesome experience b
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Happiness36787751785
Apr 9, 2026
Interesting. - Interesting, although the hygiene aspect and setting were not very nice
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Allan_w
Apr 20, 2026
Save your time and appetite for something else - Disappointing from the start. Despite the tour advertising 12 tastings, we only received 8 — because several spots were closed on a Sunday. The guide apologized and explained they couldn’t substitute with other venues due to food quality concerns, but that misses the point entirely. This should be stated clearly at the time of booking. Had we known Sunday meant fewer stops, we simply would not have booked it — regardless of price. It’s not about the cost difference between 8 and 12 snacks; it’s about the time. We wouldn’t have committed our limited Lima time to a shorter, lesser experience. Transparency upfront would have at least given us the choice. For what it’s worth, the price was the same, even with less stops/snacks. The guide’s energy matched the situation: minimal. Great food tour guides are storytellers who bring a city’s culinary culture to life. Ours wasn’t that. The hygiene concern is hard to overlook. Dishes like ceviche were served in shared portions, meaning multiple strangers were dipping their spoons into the same bowl. There’s no polite way to put it — you’re essentially eating off someone else’s utensil. It felt unsanitary and uncomfortable, and it’s an easy fix: serve smaller individual portions per person. Nobody wants to think about germs on a food tour. But here’s the biggest issue: Lima is one of the world’s great food capitals. We came expecting to be wowed, to understand the hype, to have our minds changed about what food can be. We left the tour asking ourselves “is this really what everyone talks about?” — which is perhaps the worst outcome imaginable for a food tour in this city. We care less about the money lost than the time. Lima time is precious and limited, and this tour wasted ours. Would not recommend.
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