Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages
- All activities
- Food
- Local guide
- Pick-up and drop off (Private tours with transportation available on the Exquisito Perú website)
Meeting Location
Jirón de la Unión 958
Lima 15001, Peru
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Jirón Santa
Lima 15001, Peru
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Plaza San Martin
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jiron de La Union
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Central
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 ask you to provide your passport number and date of entry to Peru before the tour for all the tour participants (through an online form). Sending this information allow us to exonerate you from the 18% local tax as it confirms you're a foreign, 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 won't wait for latecomers more than 5 mins past the tour start time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05).
- Dinner.
- Snacks.
- Beverages.
- All activities.
- Food.
- Local guide.
- Pick-up and drop off (Private tours with transportation available on the Exquisito Perú website).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima’s Historic Center will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages
- All activities
- Food
- Local guide
- Pick-up and drop off (Private tours with transportation available on the Exquisito Perú website)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 ask you to provide your passport number and date of entry to Peru before the tour for all the tour participants (through an online form). Sending this information allow us to exonerate you from the 18% local tax as it confirms you're a foreign, 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 won't wait for latecomers more than 5 mins past the tour start time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
