The 15 Best Food Tours in Lima

1.Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,845 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105Our pick

Taste ceviche, lomo saltado, pisco sours, fruit, coffee, and gelato while exploring Barranco on Lima’s four-hour food tour.

“What an amazing experience! Shayla did a phenomenal job! She is inquisitive, charismatic, knowledgeable, wants to learn about other cultures but most importantly loves sharing her culture through food. The food was amazing with behind the scenes looks into two separate restaurants preparing the food we ate. Cannot recommend this tour enough!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Explore Lima’s Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian fruits, and cook a generous three-course meal in this hands-on Miraflores class.

“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 opening kitchen and dining room with an incredible view. Plenty of food, great vibe and music, very detailed explanations and hands on experience where you try fol a variety of fruits and potatoes to the main dishes you cook. Highly highly recommend”

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3.Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 700 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Taste ceviche, lomo saltado, pisco sour, chocolate and more while exploring Barranco with a local guide on Lima’s four-hour food tour.

“Everything was excellent. David our guide so informative and so nice person, all food stops very, very good, A great introduction not just to Peruvian cuisine, but also to Peruvian culture and people, Top, top 😊”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Explore Lima’s Historic Center through tamales, anticuchos, markets, churros, pisco, and local stories on this four-hour walking food tour.

“Absolutely loved every minute of it! Enjoyed a lot talking to Marcos and leaning from him, as well as all the food we had a chance to taste.”

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5.Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Taste Lima through pisco, ceviche, Peruvian dishes, chocolate, and Barranco nightlife on a five-hour small-group food tour.

“What a fulfilling experience. The guide was delightful and provided a great selection of cocktails, starters, mains and sweets!”

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6.Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Taste Lima from coffee and lucuma to ceviche and pisco, with market visits, hands-on cooking, and lunch beside Huaca Pucllana.

“The experience was great. The host was very knowledgeable about what we were eating and also giving us history on the city. I would definitely recommend”

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7.Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Best value

Taste 12 Peruvian snacks across Lima’s markets, Chinatown, and old town on a 3.5-hour walking food tour with local guides.

“A great snapshot of Lima and Peru through delicious, authentic food. The tour was fascinating, and wasn't just facts and dates but gave a great insight into the modern reality as well as the historical context. 100% recommend”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52

Taste Lima at fish markets and fruit stalls, then explore Barranco art and landmarks on a small-group tour with hotel pickup.

“CESAR WAS AMAZING! This tour was a foodies dream come true. If you love food and lolearning about the culture, then this is for you. SKIP BREAKFAST! You will be tasting a little of everything and your stomach will thank you for it. Cesar explained everything and you could see his love and appreciation of his culture and their food. He was so entertaining, we loved him! He made this tour super special and we would recommend it to anyone that visits Peru! JUST BOOK IT...You won't regret it!”

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9.Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Taste Lima’s street food, markets, chilcanos, and chifa while exploring the historic center with an English-speaking local guide.

“This tour will leave you full and satisfied with all the best food Peru can offer. Best churros in ever had. Street market was amazing. Not only did we get food we have never tried before but also an amazing walking tour with history of the city”

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10.Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Explore Lima’s local markets, exotic Peruvian fruit, Amazonian dishes, ceviche, wine, and pisco on a small-group food history tour.

“Caesar, sandy and Iseide were great guides/drivers! 2 of us had them all to ourselves and they pampered us, made us laugh and showed us a great time. The food was amazing! The history very informative, I love learning the culture of other countries. Well worth it!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Cook ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, dessert, and Pisco Sours with Chef Rafael in a small Lima class built for curious beginners.

“Put this on your MUST DO List while traveling in Peru. Rafael is a great chef & provides you with a great experience with details about each dish. Be prepared to spend about 2 hours learning while cooking. We cannot wait to make these recipes when we return back to Indiana.”

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12.Lima Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Ceviche in Barranco Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Explore Barranco through ceviche, causa, local beer, coffee, and 8+ tastings on a three-hour Lima food walk.

“Diana was wonderful! They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet and I learned a lot about Peruvian cuisine. Would go again - the ceviche and scallops were to die for!”

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13.Lima Street Food Tour Beyond Netflix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Taste Lima beyond the usual headlines on a 3.5-hour market, Chinatown, and historic-center food walk with local dishes and Pisco Sour option.

“Bruce is a brilliant tour guide! Go in with an open mind and an empty stomach and you'll have an amazing time!”

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14.The 10 Tastings of Lima With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Taste Lima’s best street foods on a private three-hour walk through markets, plazas, Chinatown, and historic center landmarks.

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15.Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 Peruvian fruits, and prepare a four-course meal with pisco sour in a small Lima cooking class.

“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, fun, and learning about a different culture. Fabulous experience.”

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