Lima Street Food Tour: Markets & Local Life
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is an anthropological journey far beyond the Netflix version of Lima's street food scene. Authentic, immersive, and accessible. We offer a different perspective from the fine-dining world of Central or Maido.
We'll walk through streets and markets that may be crowded, chaotic, noisy, and even overwhelming, yet deeply authentic, in the non-touristy areas of Lima's historic center: Central Market, Mesa Redonda, Barrios Altos, and Chinatown.
We will try a wide variety of delicious Peruvian dishes including tasty bites, local markets, and hole-in-the-wall spots, all carefully seexperience lected by local foodie experts.
And you know what? You will directly support local vendors, learn about its history and culture while immersing yourself into the real Peru.
Join our professional guides and passionate storytellers for a fun and unforgettable experience filled with authentic stories, cultural insights, and meaningful perspectives on Peruvian life.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Not recommended for travelers with diabetes
What To Expect
Mercado Central
We will visit the Central Market, see a lot of ingredients, give explanations, try lucuma juice, buy fruits, and eat around the market some local cuisine and explan its history.
We will visit China Town and try Siu Mae, and you will learn about chinese inmigration to Peru and it's gastronomical fusion on our culture.
Options
Lima Street Food & Market Experience: 13 Peruvian Snacks
What‘s Included
Carapulcra, Sopa Seca, Dim Sum, Nikkei Sushi
Anticucho, Picarones, Seasonal Exotic Fruits
Licensed tour guide
Choclo con Queso, Papa Rellena, Ceviche, Causa, Chicha Morada
Gratuities
Craft Pisco Sour (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Go on this tour and fill your belly!
sidneyh928,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruce was full of knowledge and very accommodating. You really get a huge bang for your buck on this tour. I can’t even keep track of how many different foods we tried and we covered a lot of cool and popular areas in centro.
Very well worth it
17arthurv,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! The most authentic tour I've ever made on the trip. Bruce is clearly dedicated to delivering an anthropological, social and gastronomic experience, showing the real and non-touristic Peru.
Amazing your food and...
Samuel H,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing your food and guide. All the food was 10/10 along with great stories and company. I highly recommend
Lima food tour review
169hannac,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the most amazing food tour - Bruce, the tour guide had so many good and funny stories, we felt safe and so full of food we would have otherwise not found. The food was exeptional and super original. We highly recommended Inka Pride Tours.
Authentic, spontaneous food tour for trying out truly delicious Peruvian food
myK9518LO,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome time with Bruce from Inka Pride Tours as my food tour guide. Bruce met us and took us on the local bus to outside the ultra-touristy area to local joints with delicious, Peruvian food. The food included local street food as well as Amazonian cuisine. Bruce was entertaining, passionate, very informative about the culture and history of Peru, and treated us like friends that he was showing around his neighbourhood - lots of places that you wouldn’t know to find as a gringo. Would recommend 100%
Unique experience
vivianefU2978AY,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Bruce was sensational. We went to places we didn't think there would be so much good food!! The tour was a mix of history and gastronomy! He was very attentive from beginning to end! I recommend!!!!
Come Hungry!
matthewaT2632IC,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Bruce. He knows everything about the foodie scene in Lima and we now have such an appreciation for Lima cuisine!
A great food tour!
Pioneer31863791196,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruno will bring you to his favourite top tier spots and I can confirm they were great! We tried different dishes and while on our way to the next stops he explained the history and origins of several dishes or why they were popular in Lima.
Must take this food tour when in Lima!
562mariyamb,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, delicious foods and the ceviche was unforgettable 😋
Highly recommended
melisc06,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Bruce. He is so knowledgeable about everything Peru, its food and so much more. He has a way of making you feel like a friend instead of a customer. Even went the extra mile of walking me to my uber. Highly recommend booking a tour with him, you will not be disappointed!
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