Lima City Tour & Street Food Experience: Taste the Real Peru

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About this activity

Discover Lima's historic center and authentic local flavors in one unforgettable City Tour + Street Food Experience!

YOUR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

10 Food Tastings:Enjoy Peruvian street food, traditional snacks, desserts, and tropical fruits.
Historic Lima: Explore Plaza San Martín and discover the city's rich heritage.
Central Market: Experience local ingredients, flavors, and everyday life.
Chinatown: Discover Lima's unique Chinese-Peruvian food culture.
Local Bus Experience: Travel like a local on public transportation.
Pisco Tasting: Sample Peru's iconic spirit.
Final Stop: End at the famous Plaza de Armas.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Duration: 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Meeting point: Calle Tarata 252, Miraflores.
Local bus fare, pisco sour, catacombs entrance, and tips are not included.

Taste local favorites. Discover Lima. Experience Peru beyond the usual tourist trail!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Bucket List

Ages: Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meeting pick up: Calle Tarata 252, Miraflores
Included: 1 Exotic fruit juice
Included: 10 Local Snacks
Included: Local guide: Español/English

Not included

Not included: Hotel drop off
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Local bus- Paid on site

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Meet your local guide at Calle Tarata in Miraflores. From there, enjoy a 15-minute walk to Benavides Station, where we'll take a local bus to Lima's historic city center. Experience how locals travel as we begin our cultural and culinary adventure!

Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
Plaza San Martin

40 min Admission not included

Experience Lima Like a Local!

Hop aboard a local city bus and travel through Lima's lively streets on the way to the historic city center. Observe everyday life, discover the city's urban atmosphere, and experience how Limeños get around.

This 40-minute journey is part of your cultural adventure, connecting Miraflores with the heart of historic Lima.

Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.

Good to know: Local bus fare is not included in the tour price.
Plaza San Martin

20 min

Explore the surroundings of Plaza San Martín, one of Lima's most iconic squares. Admire its elegant architecture, historic buildings, and lively atmosphere while discovering the stories behind Peru's capital.

Take a moment to capture beautiful photos and experience Lima's history up close!

Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
Mercado Central

one hour

Explore Lima's bustling Central Market, where locals shop for fresh produce and traditional ingredients. Walk through colorful stalls, discover exotic tropical fruits, and taste Peruvian favorites such as ceviche, anticuchos, picarones, and mazamorra morada.

Along the way, sample traditional Andean snacks and discover the flavors, aromas, and food traditions that make Peruvian cuisine so unique.

Ready to taste your way through Lima? Join us for an authentic local food adventure!

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
Barrio Chino

25 min

Discover Lima's Chinatown

Step into Lima's vibrant Chinatown, where Peruvian and Chinese culinary traditions meet. Visit a popular local food stall famous for its siu mai, a traditional Chinese steamed dumpling, and discover the flavors behind Lima's unique Chinese-Peruvian food culture.

Come hungry and curious! Taste a local favorite and experience one of Lima's most distinctive culinary neighborhoods.

Duration: Approximately 25 minutes.
Stop 6

one hour

Walk through Lima's historic streets toward the iconic Plaza de Armas, discovering the city's history and culture along the way. Stop to enjoy a tasting of traditional Peruvian pisco and a delicious local churro before reaching the heart of the historic center.

End your journey at Plaza de Armas, surrounded by magnificent colonial architecture and iconic landmarks.

Ready to taste, explore, and experience Lima like a local? Book your tour today and discover the flavors and stories that make Peru unforgettable!

Duration: Approximately 1hr

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your local guide at Calle Tarata in Miraflores. From there, enjoy a 15-minute walk to Benavides Station, where we'll take a local bus to Lima's historic city center. Experience how locals travel as we begin our cultural and culinary adventure!

Duration: Approximately 15 minutes.