Lima

15 Best Lima Food Tours

The food crawls through the hemisphere’s eating capital: ceviche at the market counter, anticuchos off the grill and old-eatery routes through the historic center. Lima holds more world-list restaurants than any city in the Americas; the street version costs a fiftieth.

1.Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

Discover Lima’s vibrant Barranco district with this guided food tour featuring authentic Peruvian dishes, drinks, and cultural sights for a full sensory experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Excellent tour, heaps of high quality food and drinks. We got to see the chefs prepare a couple of famous dishes and tasted them in fancy restaurants. It was lovely walk around the neighbourhood as well.”

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2.Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Experience authentic Peruvian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class, local market tour, and exotic fruit tasting in Lima. Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers.

★ 5.0

“What an incredible and magical cooking experience with Aaron and Marco. We kicked off the tour by a market tour and buying ingredients. We were told what are the options and the classics of Peruvian food. We then proceeded to the kitchen which is an…”

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3.Lima: Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

Discover Lima’s flavors with a 4-hour guided tour through Barranco, sampling local dishes, drinks, and crafts, led by passionate experts.

★ 4.9

“Valeria was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about her country. Every stop came with context—why the food matters, where it comes from, and how it fits into Peru’s broader history. It never felt scripted or rushed, just authentic and well thought out.”

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4.Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima’s Historic Center

Discover Lima’s historic center through a 4-hour street food and market tour, sampling authentic dishes, exploring landmarks with a friendly guide.

★ 5.0

“The food tour was good. We were disappointed to see there was 12 people when the description listed a maximum of 10. Our guide was soft spoken which is not her fault so with the group that size we missed some of the conversation and…”

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5.Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

Experience Lima’s vibrant nightlife and culinary gems on this evening food tour, featuring upscale restaurants, local drinks, and bohemian district strolls for a memorable night.

★ 5.0

“We ate so many delicious foods at beautiful restaurants. The tour was very well organized, transportation was very comfortable, and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We left full and very connected to the local culture.”

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6.Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience

Explore Lima’s culinary scene on a 5-hour daytime food tour. Discover vibrant neighborhoods, learn to make ceviche and pisco cocktails, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with views of pre-Incan ruins.

★ 5.0

“This is a great tour round Lima with stops at various places. Sue was very informative and we learnt a lot about the cuisine of Peru. The highlight for us was making our own coconut ceviche, also the final meal overlooking the pyramids. Well worth…”

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7.Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

Discover Peru’s flavors on a 3.5-hour guided food tour in Lima. Sample 12 traditional snacks, explore markets, and learn about Peruvian culinary culture.

★ 5.0

“We did the 12 snacks food tour in downtown Lima and it was truly the icing on the cake for our visit in Peru! What a wonderful cultural experience!!! Arturo was our tour guide and I cannot say enough good things about him! His English…”

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8.Lima City, Central Market & Catacombs Tour (Pick-up & Drop Off)

Discover Lima's highlights including colonial buildings, markets, and the catacombs on this 3.5-hour guided tour with pick-up, small group size, and rich history.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Renzo was amazing! Very knowledgeable going above and beyond . Everything was on time and very organized.”

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9.Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

Discover Lima's authentic flavors and vibrant neighborhoods on this walking tour through Chorrillos and Barranco, featuring local food, art, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Great exposure to some of Lima’s traditional dishes. Paula our guide was informative and fun to be with. Particularly liked the sardine sandwich by the sea. Also the market tour and getting to taste a variety of fruits.”

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10.Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

Explore Lima’s historic center with a 4-hour street food and sightseeing tour. Sample authentic dishes, visit iconic landmarks, and experience local culture.

★ 4.9

“This food tour in Lima’s historic center was an unforgettable experience! Everything was so well organized, and the pace of the tour felt just right — plenty of time to enjoy each stop without ever feeling rushed. Our guide, Valeria, was absolutely fantastic. She was…”

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11.Food History + Local Markets Tour & FruitTasting

Discover Lima's vibrant street food and markets with this 3.5-hour guided tour featuring local snacks, exotic fruits, and a visit to a vineyard.

★ 5.0

“As soon as I meet Gaby and Cesar, I felt one of thier friend 😁 They are funny happy and so was the tour, they shared thier knowledge about the local fruit and vegetables and of course the local dishes. Also Hector the driver drove…”

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12.The Best of Lima: Food, Markets and Monuments: All Included

Discover Lima’s vibrant culture and cuisine with this 4.5-hour tour, exploring markets, monuments, and tasting authentic Peruvian street foods.

★ 5.0

“Yoced was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, fluent and entertaining- we got to see the real Lima downtown and got to taste the foods and drinks the locals enjoy! Well worth it”

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13.Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting

Discover Lima’s vibrant street food scene, colorful markets, and local wine with this authentic 3.5-hour food and history tour. Perfect for foodies.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour of off-the-beaten-path locations in Lima. You get a real sense of the day-to-day shopping and dining experiences of working class Peruvians. And our tour guide ("Junior") was extremely friendly and helpful at all times.”

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14.Authentic 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour

Discover authentic Peruvian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Lima, including ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, and a Pisco Sour lesson for $75.

★ 5.0

“This is an awesome experience. The chef is great and very nice, food was delicious and there was plenty! We learned how to make ceviche, causa, lomo saltado and pisco sour. All were really good!!”

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15.Lima Walking Food Tour in Barranco with Secret Food Tours

Explore Lima’s vibrant Barranco district with this 3-hour food tour. Savor authentic ceviche, organic coffee, and local delicacies with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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More Lima Food Tours

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