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LOCAL MARKETS & FOOD HISTORY FOOD TOUR

LIMA, Department of Lima
LOCAL MARKETS & FOOD HISTORY FOOD TOUR
Overview

LOCAL MARKETS & FOOD HISTORY FOOD TOUR

In this tour, you will can visit some of our authentic local markets in Lima city. At the same time, you will get immersed in the Peruvian culture trying local fruits, tapas, drinks, juices and the best of all interact with local people.

Itinerary

Discover with us the magic of Peruvian gastronomy through its history and traditions. enjoy an afternoon full of flavors visiting the most important local places of our culinary art. Perfect for lovers of new experiences and new flavors!

Local market in SURQUILLO: We will begin our adventure in this colorful and friendly local market in Surquillo District. Be ready to taste different kinds of exotics fruits, coming from different parts of the country like the coast, the rain forest, and the Andes. Of course, we won't abandon this local market without trying the most representative dish of Lima called "ceviche". But this time, you will have a unique version of ceviche called "ceviche with cushuro" (cushuro is a seaweed from the lakes and rivers located at high altitudes in the Andes it was considered a delicacy by our ancestors). Last but not least, we will taste a delicious "causarellena" which is made with yellow smash potatoes and fill up with vegetables and shredded chicken.

Local Market in Surco: After tasting different samples of food in the earlier market now we arrive at Santigo de Surco Market, it was very well-known by locals and visitors since the colonial days till now. Its reputation is well known among people that have a great interest in rainforest food and fresh exotic fruit juices. so, this will be a good opportunity to try a delicious "Juanes de Pollo" or a "Chaufa de Cecina" typical dishes from the forest prepared with authentic and organic ingredients from the Amazon.

Get ready to have one of the most amazing experience, full of surprises, trying the flavors of Peru along the time and listening to the history behind the different dishes we try along the tour.

Barranco: finally, we arrive at this bohemian cheerful and colorful neighborhood where we will visit one of the most popular restaurants and try the most typical dessert of lima "Picarones" made of sweet potatoes flour, anise seeds, squash, etc. don't forget to take a camera with you since the attractions are unique and wonderful

Includes:

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Local tour guide
  • Snacks, local tapas and piqueos
  • Customized service
  • All entrance tickets
  • Tolls
  • Parking
  • Return transport to your place

We recommend:

To wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and spare battery for your camera.

Note:

  • We recommend you do not eat much before your tour, because you will try many types of food, snacks and drinks. - If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when you book your tour with us.
  • You will then be dropped-off back at your hotel.
  • We go to tour with a maximum group size of 6 people. In very special occasions only, there will be 7 people but NEVER more than 7 (this is ONLY for clients which tours start at a hotel or Apartment of Lima city) It is very important for us that any special medical condition in our client's health and physical condition that may affect their participation in any tour is an advice that allows us to evaluate if our client is fit for the tour. In case of not informing us about the medical conditions before the tour and if there are medical and/or evacuation expenses, these will be covered by our client.

More Information

  • 3.30 hrs. approx
  • 13.30 hrs
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish and English

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Collectivo Tour

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Policies and Conditions

TOUR PICK UP:

  • All our prices included pick up and drop off to your hotel only when it is in: Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco. Outside these places, you have to pay a small fee for your pick up/drop off remember fuel is one of the 2 most expensive things in our country together with water.

EQUIPMENT

  • Our clients are responsible for the equipment provided by Haku Tour (our local supplier) or external service providers for the entire duration of the tour. Our clients agree to pay the costs of repair and replacement of the equipment in case of breakage due to their responsibility.

CANCELLATION POLICY 3 days before the start of the tour: 50% No Show & Cancellation 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%