Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa. Interact with some of our local hosts and discover how to prepare alpaca and cuy, as well as learning ocopa making with a "batán". Hear all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa food tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport number, country of issue and date of entry to Peru is required before the tour for all the tour participants in order to exonerate you from the 18% sales tax.
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.
If you are pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, or have a severe nuts or gluten allergy, please do not book this tour
Can't cater to travelers who are vegetarians or vegans
Please note guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously. Make sure you book the right tour/language
Pick up and drop off is not included. Private tours with transportation can be booked on the Exquisito Perú website.
Wear a hat, sunscreen and bring water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mercado San Camilo
Taste local fruits and tour the San Camilo market to discover some of the most emblematic ingredients available in the region.
Plaza de Armas
Discover Arequipa's main square and its vibrant architecture. A good way to be introduced to the city's history.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Pick up and drop off
Options
Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic food tour with Diana
saxonh210,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic tour with Diana. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to give us lots of information about not just food but also the history of Arequipa. She is clearly passionate about Arequipa and really made the experience special. Lots of delicious foods to try over the course of the afternoon at many beautiful restaurants. Would highly recommend this tour.
A wonderful food and cultural experience from start to finish
Richardnlaker,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved the fantastic food tour we had today with Diana. Welcoming from the start of the tour of the Market was grounded in all of its history and we really felt part of it as we were introducedto different stands and even the stall holders. The selection of fruits was really thoughtful and this success continued throughout the tour. We had a whole variety of different foods and meals that were very enjoyable and it was great to have good walks to aid digestion. Thank you Diana for a fantastic food tour that included history and culture and a wonderful experience overall would recommend you to everybody and certainly five stars.
Wonderful way to experience this unique cuisine
Q1794HGryanb,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on our first full day in Arequipa and Peru and it was a wonderful way to get to know the city and its unique cuisine. Everything we tried was wonderful and a completely new experience for our pallets. Would recommend the tour to anyone! Our guide was lovely and provided really interesting insights into the food, city and history of each.
Great food tour 😋
Duesseldorfer1967,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful food walking tour with Diana. Great guide. Can recommend the tour....
Great guide, great experience.
87tuckerf,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. We were in Arequipa for a couple of days before going to Cusco and this was a really great way to see quite a bit of the city and try some local fruits, meals, and drinks. Our guide was fantastic. I'd recommend this to anyone.
Great food and guide
Maryna S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diana was an amazing guide. She was full of knowledge about Arequipa and Peruvian history and culture. This tour fits in a lot of food and a walk all over the city so come hungry and with good shoes!
Delicious food tour with great guide
Tessa R,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Deanna did an amazing job! Her English was great, she was very friendly and engaging. Making the tour custom to us. The food and drinks were phenomenal
Great food and guide!
Matthew L,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diana was a wonderful guide. She turned this food tour into a walking, history, and food tour, and we had a great time. She was also really easy to talk to, and learn more about Peru from. The food itself was also very good, tried some things we wouldn't have heard of otherwise, and went to some pretty special places for the price. Highly recommend!
Worth it
Erin F,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well run. Diana was a great guide and did a lovely job explaining all the different foods and the cultural importance of the different areas.
Excellent!!
795theklap,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing food and city tour with Diana. She loves Arequipa and it shows! We learned so many things along the way and tasted delicious traditional food! Recommend!
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