Arequipa : Food Tour and History (3 Restaurants and Market)

5.0 (7 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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San Camilo Market — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

5000 varieties of potatoes in Peru" — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the soul of the white city through the palate in a unique and exclusive experience.Alonso is a passionate gastronomic historian, with which you will discover the emblematic San Camilo market, but offers a great tour through the 3 most iconic restaurants in the city center, selected for their elegance. It is the perfect blend between the majesty of the ashlar and the best kept secrets of Arequipeña cuisine.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Tour gastronómico Arequipa Blanca Ciudad

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Lunch
Included: Meals

Not included

Not included: Tips Tourist guide

Itinerary

Mercado San Camilo

40 min

Located in the heart of the city, this is where the history of the ingredients originating in PERU such as potato chuño and ajies begins.
Stop 2

one hour

Considered one of the summits of the mestizo baroque in Latin America, Formerly part of the Jesuit convent, today combines the majesty of the colonial and modern architecture of Arequipa.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

Passing by

Jesuit Church carved with floral motifs and mythological figures with mixed-race baroque style.
Stop 4

Passing by

Surrounded by its iconic white ashlar portals and imposing cathedral, this space has been a meeting point since 1540.
Stop 5

Passing by

Here we will discover the importance of the volcanic ashlar in World Heritage architecture and reveal the secrets that hide the portals and the Tuturutu pool, placing Arequipa cuisine in its real historical context.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The restaurant is located in front of San Francisco Square, the guide will be waiting for you at the reception of Victoria restaurant.

End point

The restaurant is located in front of San Francisco Square, the guide will be waiting for you at the reception of Victoria restaurant.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.