Street Food Tour in the Historic Center of Lima

Discover the traditional flavors of the Peruvian food, walking through the historic center of Lima. Explore old taverns and food carts with our expert guide, to taste delicious local food and drinks.

Learn about the history and culinary traditions for 4 hours, with this unique night street food tour.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima, WXX7+JVW, Lima 15001, Peru

We will meet at the front door of the Hotel Bolivar

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Plaza San Martin, Lima Peru

We will start the food tour at San Martin Square, declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site. Inaugurated in 1921, this place is surrounded by historical buildings such as the National Club

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Jiron de La Union, Union Street, Lima Peru

Walking along the street of Jiron de la Union, you will see that this is a traditional place with a lot of history, and full of commerce.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sangucheria El Chinito, Jirón Carabaya 318, Lima 15001, Peru

We will reach a typical restaurant to taste an exquisite sandwich of pork known as “Pan con chicharrón”. This street sandwich is made with pork, fried sweet potato, and onion sauce.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Central, Jr. Ucayali 615, Lima 15001, Peru

The tour continues to explore the Central Market, a place with a lot of products and good prices. Here, we are going to taste fresh local Peruvian fruit, with time enough to walk around

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Chino, Calle Paruro Jirón Ucayali, Lima 15079 Peru

Our next stop is at the Chinese neighborhood. The Chinese population arrived in Peru in the mid-nineteenth century to cover the missing workforce on the coastal estates. We are going to enjoy Chinese snacks, and visit its picturesque market. We can leave this quarter without tasting “Chifa”, a fusion of Peruvian-Cantonese food, the favorite of many local families

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima, XX3F+V59, Jr. Lampa, Lima 15001, Peru

Then, we will walk to the Church of San Francisco to admire the beauty of the architecture around, Here, we will taste “Churros”.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: RESTAURANTE CORDANO, Jr. Áncash 202, Lima 15001, Peru

Then, we will visit one of oldest bars in the city, and we will eat a delicious “Causa rellena”. Refresh yourself tasting “Chicha morada”, a sweet drink made of purple corn

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), Jr. Junin and Jr. Carabaya, Lima Peru

The tour continues throughout the Main Square until reach a popular street full of food carts.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Alameda Chabuca Granda, Al. Chabuca Granda, Lima 15001, Peru

We will taste “Anticuchos”, grilled beef hurts skewers marinated with spices. Also, we will taste a traditional dessert known as “Picarones”, a dough made with pumpkin and sweet potato, served with sugar cane syrup.

We will taste another Peruvian dessert known as “Mazamorra Morada” made with purple corn, and to finish this amazing experience, we will taste the “Emoliente”, a hot drink with medicinal properties, and very popular among Peruvians.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Come with empty stomach"
"The menu can be changed to any type of allergy or food restriction, even for vegetarians, but not for vegans, prior coordination"
"If you are younger than 18 years old or do not drink alcoholic beverages, it is important to inform that at the time of booking, so we can modify your drinks in advance."
"Children 12 and younger can go free, only if their parents share the same menu"
"Group service does not operate on holidays"
"The itinerary and the food to taste could change anytime"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Jirón de la Unión 958, Lima 15001, Peru

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Food and drinks mentioned in the program
• Professional guide

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Round trip transfer to the hotel

Facilities