Central Lima: Eat Peruvian Food with a Peruvian for Free

Discover the flavors of Peru on a food tour of the Central Market and Chinatown. Taste seasonal fruits, olives, ceviche, and Dim Sum on this culinary adventure in Lima Historic Center ⭐30000 Reviews
Discover the flavors of Lima on a guided food tour. Visit the Central Market and Chinatown, and taste seasonal fruits, olives, ceviche, and dim sum. Learn about the local lifestyle and culture from your guide.

Start your tour at the Central Market, located in the heart of Central Lima. Walk through the market and see the different types of meat, fruits, veggies, and home necessities on offer.

On the way there, learn about the important elements of Lima that can be found in these blocks, such as the Torre Tagle Manor and San Pedro church.

Once in the Central Market, enter and walk through some of its many aisles. Taste some seasonal fruits, olives, and ceviche, and learn about different products and the life of selling in the market.

After this experience, head to Calle Capon in Lima’s Chinatown, home to many stores and restaurants. Taste classic Chinese snacks, dim sum, and learn about the great history of the Chinese community in Peru and their contribution to the culture.

Although it’s very likely that you will have the chance to taste everything listed below, please note that it’s possible that the menu might slightly change depending on seasonality and product availability.

MENU:

Pan con chicharrón Sandwich filled with a typical Peruvian fried pork belly, paired with fried sweet potato, onions and “limo” chili peppers.
Variety of fruits Depending on the season, you will taste chirimoya, granadilla, aguaymanto and more
Peruvian cheeses Paria, Mantecoso, Fresco, Chincha accompanied with Peruvian olives
Chinese bite To choose between a Siu Mai and a Min Pao filled with pork or chicken
Arroz chaufa The most representative chifa dished, fried rice with vegetables, egg, chicken and soy sauce
Inca Kola The famous Peruvian soda that Coca Cola could never surpass
Churro Spanish heritage! A sweet pastry filled with dulce de leche (caramelized condensed milk).
Causa rellena de pollo Mashed yellow potatoes seasoned with lime and ají, and filled with chicken and veggies
Chicha morada Natural drink made of purple corn.
Anticuchos Grilled beef hearts skewers marinated in ají panca, garlic, cumin and vinegar and cooked over flames. Usually served with rachi or pancita (tripe), corn, potato.
Picarones Known as the Peruvian donuts, picarones are deep fried sweet potato and pumpkin dough.
Emoliente Prepared with various herbs, traditionally the emoliente is taken for medical purpose, but has become a popular drink taken in the evening.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.