Lima Food Tour: Surquillo Market, Miraflores & 10+ Tastings

Summary

Walk Lima’s markets & streets tasting Peru’s culinary roots

You’ll wander Lima’s Surquillo Market tasting rare fruits with a local guide, sample street food on your way to Miraflores, then pause for fresh ceviche and pisco. End your day people-watching in Kennedy Park as flavors linger—a real look at Peru’s culinary story through 10+ tastings.

What’s the experience like?

We met up just outside Surquillo Market—right where the city feels most alive. Our guide, Fiorella, waved us over with a grin and handed me a slice of lucuma before I’d even said hello. It was sweet and kind of earthy; honestly, I wasn’t sure at first but then it grew on me. The air inside the market smelled like citrus and something herbal I couldn’t place. We stopped every few steps for a taste—cherimoya that made my hands sticky, purple corn juice (chicha morada), and little bites of cheese from the Andes. Fiorella kept tossing in stories about how these ingredients ended up in Lima kitchens—she knew everyone at the stalls too, which made it feel less like a tour and more like tagging along with a friend who knows all the shortcuts.

After that we walked toward Miraflores, which felt like stepping into another world—cleaner sidewalks, fancier buildings but still plenty of noise. Somewhere between the market chaos and the polished cafés we tried anticuchos from a street cart (I hesitated but ate two), then sat down for ceviche that tasted so fresh it almost stung. I tried to say “leche de tigre” properly—Fiorella laughed and said my accent was “muy simpático.” There was pisco too—sharp and floral—and I realized I’d never had fish that good before noon. The private food tour in Lima really does show you both sides of the city.

We ended in Kennedy Park as dusk crept in—the cats were everywhere, weaving around our legs while locals chatted on benches. My head was buzzing from all the flavors (and maybe the pisco). There’s this moment when you just sit back and let everything sink in—the stories, the tastes, even that weird fruit at the start. I still think about how different each bite felt from the last. Not everything made sense right away but somehow it all fit together by the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Lima's culinary evolution

• Taste exotic fruits and ingredients
• Walk from Surquillo Market to Miraflores
• Experience upmarket and street food
• Relax at Parque Kennedy plaza

Top questions

How many tastings are included on this Lima food tour?

This tour includes more than 10 different tastings throughout Surquillo Market and Miraflores.

Is vegetarian or gluten-free food available?

Yes, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free menus are available if you mention it when booking.

Where does this food tour start?

The tour starts at Surquillo Market in Lima.

Does this Lima food tour include alcoholic drinks?

Yes, alcoholic beverages such as pisco are included during the experience.

How long is the walk between Surquillo Market and Miraflores?

The walk is short and manageable for most fitness levels as you move between tastings.

Is Kennedy Park included on this private food tour?

Yes, Kennedy Park in Miraflores is where the experience ends as dusk approaches.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to both Surquillo Market and Miraflores.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The walking route is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day covers all food and drink tastings across Surquillo Market and Miraflores—including alcoholic beverages—with a local guide leading your small group. Cultural stories come with every bite; dietary needs can be accommodated if mentioned when booking.