Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour

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About this activity

Sample more than 14 Peruvian flavors that are typical from Arequipa. Interact with some of our local hosts and discover how to prepare alpaca and cuy, as well as learning ocopa making with a "batán". Hear all the historical and cultural details behind each dish and drink that you will have the chance to taste during this 4-hour Arequipa food tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Exquisito Perú

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Mercado San Camilo

30 min Admission included

Taste local fruits and tour the San Camilo market to discover some of the most emblematic ingredients available in the region.
Plaza de Armas

10 min

Discover Arequipa's main square and its vibrant architecture. A good way to be introduced to the city's history.
Yanahuara

50 min Admission included

Finish up with a rocoto relleno, pastel de papa and queso helado tasting, before admiring the views of the Misti volcano in Yanahuara.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you right next to the door of the Compartamos Financiera building, which is facing San Camilo Market's main entrance.

End point

End at Yanahuara Scenic Overlook

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport number, country of issue and date of entry to Peru is required before the tour for all the tour participants in order to exonerate you from the 18% sales tax.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please note guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously. Make sure you book the correct tour/language.
If you are pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, or have a severe nuts or gluten allergy, please do not book this tour
Can't cater to travelers who are vegetarians or vegans
Please note guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously. Make sure you book the right tour/language
Pick up and drop off is not included. Private tours with transportation can be booked on the Exquisito Perú website.
Wear a hat, sunscreen and bring water