Lima Downtown Food Walking Tour
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Lima Downtown Food Walking Tour
Lima Food Tours
75 m.s.n.m
Attractions, culture, history, and food.
Easy
Group tour
English & Spanish
4 hrs
Miraflores, Downtown Lima, Central Market, Lima's Chinatown, Traditional Bar, and Historic Downtown Lima.












Comienza tu día con un delicioso café y una breve inmersión en la cultura del café peruano. Luego, sumérgete en la vida local subiéndote al «Metropolitano» hacia el centro de Lima, disfrutando de la emocionante cultura de la ciudad desde la perspectiva de un lugareño.
Explora los vibrantes sabores de Lima en el «Mercado Central», donde podrás degustar de frutas exóticas del Perú. A continuación, pasea por el animado Barrio Chino de Lima, donde podrás disfrutar de una fusión única de cocina peruana y china, experimentando la rica herencia cultural de la comunidad china en Perú.
The tour will take you to the Congress Palace, with stops to savor delights like Papita con Huevo and Anticuchos at traditional food stalls. Then, you can't miss trying delicious churros near the San Francisco church.
Relájate en la Taberna Cordano con un clásico Pisco Sour.
Un lugar con más de 100 años de historia cerca del Palacio de Gobierno. Antes de regresar, daremos un breve paseo por la «Plaza Mayor» de Lima, admirando la arquitectura de la Catedral y el Palacio de Gobierno.
After a morning full of flavors and experiences, we'll return on the Metropolitano.
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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?
- Meeting point in the center of Miraflores, very close to your hotel.
- You will be accompanied by a professional bilingual guide during the tour.
Learn about the history of Peruvian coffee. - You will be transported by local transportation, getting to know a bit more about the daily life of Lima.
- Enjoy the local gastronomy.
- At the end, receive recommendations on where to continue your gastronomic journey on your own.
- We will meet at the agreed-upon point.
- We will visit a coffee shop in Miraflores, where you will hear a bit about the history of Peruvian coffee.
- We will take the Metropolitano bus, a public bus, where you will experience local life in Lima.
- We will arrive in downtown Lima, where we will head to the Central Market or "Mercado de Abastos" in Lima, where we will try various types of fruits.
- Then, we will go to Lima's Chinatown to learn more about the mix of cultures in Peru.
- During the journey, we will try local dishes such as "papa con huevo" and "anticuchos."
- On the way to San Francisco Church, we will try the famous churros of Lima.
- Finally, we will reach a traditional tavern in Lima, where you will taste the Pisco Sour.
- After the entire visit, we will return in the same way, by public bus.
- Bilingual professional guide with extensive knowledge of local gastronomic culture.
- All meals and snacks at carefully selected stops.
- Local bus for transportation to and from the tour.
- Guided tour of the historic center.
- Tasting of Peruvian Pisco
- Unspecified meals or beverages.
- Travel Insurance.
Centro de Lima Food Walking Tour: Explore the heart of Lima through the flavors hidden in its streets on this delightful gastronomic tour.
- Discover the main gastronomic spots in Miraflores.
- Taste more than 8 options of food and drinks that Peruvians eat in their day-to-day life on the city streets.
- Visit Surquillo Market, one of the most dazzling in the city, and discover the variety of fruits, vegetables, and thousands of other products consumed in Peru.
- Water bottle and snacks.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Cash to buy souvenirs.
- Light breakfast is recommended as you'll have many dishes to taste. Ideal tour for travelers who enjoy walking and gastronomy. Additionally, if you enjoyed the guide's service, consider leaving a tip.
Can I stay at the restaurants or visited places?
- Of course, but remember that the tour will continue, and you might miss the other stops.
Are there any additional costs during the tour?
- There are no additional costs. However, if you choose to buy more food or take something to go, that would be an extra cost.
Is there a vegetarian or vegan option?
- The tour does offer some vegetarian food options at certain stops in the city center. If you prefer a completely vegetarian or vegan tour, it could be arranged through a private tour.
On October 16, 2007, Peruvian gastronomy was proclaimed Cultural Heritage of the Nation. This declaration states that Peruvian cuisine is a cultural expression that contributes to consolidating the country's identity.
In 2021, Peru was named the Leading Culinary Destination in the World Travel Awards.
Peruvian cuisine has been a meeting point for various cultures, thanks to the inclination for mestizaje that has characterized Peru's history.
- Super flexible: Cancel this tour with more than 48 hours' notice from the tour start date, and receive a 70% refund of the paid amount. If canceled within 48 hours, 100% of the amount is charged.
- Review our terms and conditions here: here
*The information and itinerary detailed in this guide may change without prior notice with the intention of providing a better service or regulatory changes in each destination.
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