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Traditional Culinary & Gastronomy Roots of Lima

About this experience

A full day to awaken our senses and go back to the times of the Lima Antigua. First we will visit a local market, then we went to Chinatown, where we will experience the mixture of Chinese culture with Peruvian. We will make a tour of the Historic Center of Lima to go back a moment toward the majesty of the Lima Viceregal. We will go to a renowned restaurant where the chef,will allow us to enter into your kitchen and will share with us their secrets. We will enjoy of a  Lunch Marino.

Then we will give a walk by Barranco, to close, we will visit a local restaurant where we will have the opportunity to try picarones.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr

What is included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Extra services not mentioned
  • Tips and extras expenses

Itinerary and highlights

A full day to awaken our senses and go back to the times of the Lima Antigua. First we will visit a local market where we will taste and appreciate the local products that make the Peruvian food is delicious. Then we went to Chinatown, where we will experience the mixture of Chinese culture with Peruvian.

We will make a tour of the Historic Center of Lima to go back a moment toward the majesty of the Lima Viceregal observing their main monuments and its elegant architecture. We will go to a renowned restaurant where the chef, specialized in ceviche, will allow us to enter into your kitchen and will share with us their secrets, doing a demonstration of how performs its ceviche. Lunch Marino.

hen we will give a walk by Barranco, bohemian district of our capital and cradle of artists. There we visit several shops and a private collection of fine crafts brought from all corners of Peru. To close, we will visit a local restaurant where we will have the opportunity to try picarones, the famous traditional Peruvian dessert prepared with pumpkin and sweet potato. Thus, we completed a full day doing a tour of the historic center of Lima, a gastronomic tour and a shopping tour in the capital.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb Address: If your hotel is not listed, you need to coordinate with anticipation an appropriate meeting point. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick up time.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • VIPAC Travel

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Ask for additionals for the following dates:
  • January 1st, jueves y viernes Santo, May 1st, July 28th and 29th, December 24th, 25th, 31st.

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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