Peru · FOOD
Good food tours fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Barranco through ceviche, lomo saltado, pisco sours, art, and local stories on Lima’s intimate four-hour food tour.
“Marcos was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The food was great, definitely come hungry!”
Taste ceviche, lomo saltado, pisco sour, chocolate and more while exploring Lima’s artsy Barranco district with a small group guide.
“This was one of my favorite experiences in Lima. Our tour guides, Valeria and David, were outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. Watching the preparation process up close and tasting the diverse flavors of Peruvian cuisine made for an unforgettable day.”
Explore Lima’s historic center through tamales, anticuchos, markets, pisco, old eateries, and local stories on this four-hour walking food tour.
“Marcos was highly in knowledgeable about the Lima area being a local and was able to communicate well in English and answer all our questions The tour was well paced and the stops he used where good quality and friendly and true food was a good representation of what the locals consume We we lucky to be the only two people on the tour so had a private experience”
Taste Lima through pisco, ceviche, fine dining, chocolate, and Barranco nightlife on a five-hour evening food tour.
“What a fulfilling experience. The guide was delightful and provided a great selection of cocktails, starters, mains and sweets!”
Review of Lima’s five-hour gourmet food tour, with Barranco art, market fruits, ceviche, pisco cocktails, and lunch beside Huaca Pucllana.
“This was the best food tour that we’ve ever experienced. It was so comprehensive. We learned about the history of the various districts of Lima along with the food that makes this city so special. Learned how to make Pisco Sour, vegetarian ceviche, had lunch over looking the Pre-Inca archeological site, tasted local organic coffee,…”
Taste 12 Peruvian snacks while walking through Lima’s markets, Chinatown, and historic center on a friendly 3.5-hour food tour.
“This is a wonderful food tour! So much great good, there is no way we could eat everything. Our guide, Giovana, was fabulous! She taught us so much about Lima during the tour. She went out of her way to spend time and talk to each of us personally during the tour. We especially loved that she purchased several fruits from the market that most of us had never seen or heard of, then cut them up and let us sample each of them. This tour was such a good value. We take a food tour in most of the cities we visit, and this was one of the best!”
Explore Lima’s Chorrillos markets and Barranco art scene with local snacks, fresh fruit, hotel pickup, and a small-group guide.
“This was a great way to get an introduction to Lima and the real Peru! So much great food to try while exploring a variety of cool locations, including some classic tourist highlights. Gabby was a fantastic guide, really warm and welcoming, and very generous with sharing her stories and experiences. Would absolutely recommend to any friends visiting Lima! Don't eat beforehand though, there's lots to taste.”
Taste Lima street food, market snacks, chilcanos, and chifa while exploring the historic center on a four-hour English tour.
“Everything was awesome 🌟 Thank you so much and highly recommend.”
Review of Curious Monkey Cusco’s small-group street food tour, with local tastings, history, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“This was an excellent way to learn about the history of foods in Cusco as well as experience the street life at night. We enjoyed everything from pisco sours, churros (so good), and street barbecue.”
Taste Sacred Valley street food, share lunch with a Huilloc family, drink chicha in Ollantaytambo, and finish with dessert.
“We did a food-tasting tour with Liat in the Sacred Valley — it was absolutely amazing! Every stop was full of flavors, local stories, and great energy. Liat is super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable.”
Explore Lima’s local markets, exotic Peruvian fruit, Amazonian dishes, ceviche, wine, and pisco on this small-group food tour.
“Caesar, sandy and Iseide were great guides/drivers! 2 of us had them all to ourselves and they pampered us, made us laugh and showed us a great time. The food was amazing! The history very informative, I love learning the culture of other countries. Well worth it!”
Learn to make ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, dessert, and pisco sours in Lima with chef Rafael in a friendly small-group class.
“Having enjoyed Pisco Sours and Peruvian foods on our trip, this was a great experience on our last night in Peru. After making our Pisco Sours, we helped with preparation and presentation of our delicious food courses”
Taste ceviche, causa, gelato, and more while exploring Barranco’s parks, Bridge of Sighs, and local food culture.
“We enjoyed walking through the quaint neighborhood and sharing the day with our lovely guide. Our guide, Diana, introduced us to some good local cuisine.”
Explore Lima through markets, Chinatown, Barrios Altos, and street food on a lively 3.5-hour tour with local guide Bruce.
“Bruce is a brilliant tour guide! Go in with an open mind and an empty stomach and you'll have an amazing time!”
Taste six Peruvian dishes, regional drinks, and dessert while exploring Arequipa’s historic center on a small-group food tour.
“Turned up on time like everyone else, only to be told the tour was cancelled - this was 5 minutes after the tour should have started and only after I messaged them on Viator. It seems like they are accepting bookings to hold your money, then cancelling last minute. Dont book the tour and waste your afternoon. However, there is a great restaurant next door to the start point called zigzag where you can do your own mini tasting if you insist on booking this.”
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