Lima Food Tour: 8+ Tastings & Ceviche in Barranco
Eight stops through Barranco's food scene, starting with coffee and ending with ceviche
You walk through Barranco's hidden food spots with a local guide, tasting eight dishes including ceviche, causa rellena, gelato, and organic coffee. The tour takes a couple of hours, involves fair amounts of walking, and ends with insider knowledge of the neighborhood and tips for the rest of Lima. Contact ahead if you have dietary needs so the menu can be adjusted.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Barranco and taste local food
- Visit Municipal de Barranco Park
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs
- Shop at Centro Comercial El Capullo
The experience
The tour begins at Municipal de Barranco Park, where locals are already settling into their morning routine. Your guide meets you there and walks you through the colonial streets of Barranco, stopping at small spots that don't advertise to tourists: a café for organic coffee or fresh juice, a vendor's stall, a family-run kitchen tucked behind a storefront. You're moving the whole time, so wear shoes you can walk in for a couple of hours. The pace is unhurried. You stop, you eat, you move on.
The Lima food tour includes eight tastings across different stops. You'll have causa rellena (that layered potato dish that looks simple until you taste it), and then a Peruvian street food skewer. There's a seasonal pastry made with local ingredients, and gelato made from Peruvian fruit. The ceviche comes with avocado and lime, the kind that tastes different here because the fish is different. Your guide knows the owners or the people making the food, so you get context instead of just a plate. They'll also give you sightseeing tips for the rest of Lima and point out the Bridge of Sighs, the wooden bridge built in 1876 that crosses a small ravine: locals say if you hold your breath crossing it for the first time, your wish comes true, though that's not the focus of this tour.
The itinerary can shift depending on what's available that day or what the weather does, so there's a bit of flexibility built in. If you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, allergies, anything), contact the operator before you book so they can adjust the menu. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them. Public transportation is nearby if you want to get to the starting point on your own, though most people arrange pickup through the tour operator.
What’s included
Your day includes eight tastings at different stops: organic coffee or fresh juice, causa rellena, a Peruvian street food skewer, seasonal pastry, Peruvian fruit gelato, ceviche with avocado, and a secret dish. You'll also get a local guide who shares sightseeing tips and context about the neighborhood, including the Bridge of Sighs and other landmarks in Barranco.
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Operated by Secret Food Tours
Is this one for you?Good for anyone who wants to eat the way locals do without spending the day researching restaurants or navigating menus alone. Your guide handles the stops, the ordering, and the stories behind each dish, leaving you to focus on the food and the neighborhood itself.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the Lima food tour?
The tour lasts a couple of hours and involves a fair amount of walking through Barranco's streets.
What's included in the 8+ tastings?
Organic coffee or juice, causa rellena, Peruvian street food skewer, seasonal pastry, gelato, ceviche with avocado, and a secret dish unique to the tour.
Can I do this tour with dietary restrictions?
Yes. Contact the operator in advance to discuss your dietary needs so they can adjust the menu for you.
Is the itinerary fixed?
The itinerary and menu can change based on location availability, weather, and other circumstances, so there's some flexibility built in.
Can I bring an infant?
Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation?
Public transportation is available nearby. Most travelers arrange pickup through the tour operator, but you can get to Municipal de Barranco Park on your own if you prefer.
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the tour involves walking through Barranco's streets for a couple of hours.
Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?
Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it does involve fair amounts of walking at a relaxed pace.
Lima Food Tour: 8+ Tastings & Ceviche in Barranco
3h · EN · ES
from US$ 81 per person
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