Central Market Tour: Experience Peruvian Gastronomy and Culture through 9 Distinctive Snacks
4.9
165 Ratings
Lima
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Peruvian gastronomy on a central market tour. Discover the diverse snacks and cultural traditions of Lima in just 2.5 hours!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Barrios Altos - After the introduction at the meeting point, we will walk to Central Market. Here, you will try Choclo con queso, papa rellena, ceviche and taste Inca Cola. While enjoying your snacks, we’ll explain the importance of the market and the influence on the local society.
What's Included
  • Certified Tour Guide in English and Spanish
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transfer
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey at the Central Market, offering the finest examples of Peruvian cuisine.

Sample from dishes ranging from Ceviche to Anticucho, and drinks like Chicha Morada to Jugo de Lucuma, all while gaining insight into Lima’s local culture, diverse community, and popular music genres.

There’s no better way to have a flavor of Lima and participate in a gastronomic exploration in just 2.5 hours.

Location
Jirón Cusco & Jirón Carabaya
13:30pm - On the corner of Jirón Cusco & Jirón Carabaya, at the Big Metro Grocery Store.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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313reshmar
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing Food and Market Tour! - We did the tour with Giovana and she was amazing!! We tried a lot of different foods that we would have otherwise missed. The ceviche, Chicha Morada and Papa Relleno were my favorites! Giovana was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information as we were walking around the market. We also had a little picnic in the park with all the unique fruits that Giovana picked out for us. Highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Lima!
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Indianawantsyounow
Apr 21, 2024
Impressive tour, a wonderful introduction to Peruvian cuisine and introduction to the culture - Alex was amazing, so much passion concerning his country and heritage. We got to go to places that we would never find on our own to have the most amazing bites of Peruvian cuisine. I would highly recommend this to anybody and everybody gives you a little bit of a taste of the culture. Alex, thank you so much for sharing your passion with us!
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Eduardo
Apr 18, 2024
A MUST IN LIMA - Real street food is very varied, the guide explains everything you ask and you will eat in places that no tourist would go to, really owned by Peruvians. PERFECT!
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Yanierg2017
Apr 12, 2024
Walked around the downtown/historic area of lima to taste a bunch of peruvian food while also learning about the history - Giovana was THE BEST! We had such an amazing time with her. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour so fun!! Absolutely would have her as a guide again. 10/10
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Durs
Apr 12, 2024
Tasty treats - Our first day in Lima, it was a great introduction to some local food and culture. Our guide was helpful and informative, "Lima Experience " did not disappoint!
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Mon
Apr 11, 2024
Superb food trip!!! - We had 9 different street foods. Every food taste so good and it gives you the idea of how the Peruvian eats. Personally I have a very high spice tolerance which makes their spicy sauce for me a medium spicy. I love the corn, deepfried mashed potato with pork filling, ceviche and my favorite was the cow heart and intestine. It was a little salty which is how they season it with the sauce it neutralized the saltiness. I love the street food tour because we get to see the local market which personally I will not go there alone as I might get lose with all the commotions. Yoced did a great job as our tour guide. We learned a lot from him. I also love all the fruits he made us taste. From sour, sweet and sour again. It was a perfect way to end the trip
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Santiagofh6822np
Apr 11, 2024
Excellent experience in Lima - Excellent experience to learn more about Peruvian culture and its street food. Edwin was our guide and his knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness couldn't be better. More than recommended!
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Kathcbf
Apr 9, 2024
Fantastic tour - One of the best food tours we have done - great value for money, amazing tour guides (Giovana and Edwin took great care of us - she was especially careful about my allergies) that also gave us some information about Lima. Food was all good but the Ceviche was the best I've ever had - and in a hole in a wall place we would have never found ourselves (it isn't even on Google). I'd highly recommend!
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Henningh541
Apr 8, 2024
Street Food tour is the best! - We had two awesome days with Giovanna. First we did the Street Art Tour in Barranco and the day after we did the Street Food tour with her and Edwin. They both were amazing and we had a lot of fun! Especially the Food tour was one of our highlights. It’s a must do when visiting Lima
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Alvina_l
Apr 8, 2024
Great time in trying different foods. - We had a great time on this tour and were able to try out a lot of different local foods. Our guide did very well, considering we had a party of 7 and the markets were very busy & crowded that day. At a couple places where there were long lines he was able to get us in or get the food without too much wait. The stories behind the food were interesting and the final stop where we share fruits purchased from the market was very enjoyable. Definitely recommended.
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