Walk through the historic center and discover the architectural monuments of the capital of Peru.
Enjoy the wonderful dishes and savor the delights of these 14 types of food and drinks, these are popular options that local people eat every day.
4:00 PM We will be going through the respective hotels of our clients to go to the historic center of Lima, from here we start this culinary tour, you will have the experience of tasting the popular delights that locals eat when night comes.
While tasting some tasteful local delicacies, you will learn more about the history of Peru and interesting facts about the local economy and daily life in Peru. Then, we will continue our tour of the historic center. Where we can see the most impressive and architectural masterpieces that Lima has, a heritage left by the Spanish conquerors.
During a small part of the tour, and according to your criteria, your guide will suggest you try some of the best street food options, from popular desserts to salty dishes, these additional are optional and sold by street vendors on their carts.
While it is very likely that you will have the opportunity to try everything listed below, keep in mind that the menu may change slightly depending on the seasonality and availability of the product. But do not worry, you will not feel hungry at the end of this gastronomic tour through the historic center of Lima.
Pan con chicharrón: Sandwich stuffed with Peruvian fried pork, accompanied with fried sweet potato, onions and "limo" chiles.
Churro: from the Spanish heritage! A dough made with dulce de leche re (caramelized condensed milk).
Tamal: Steamed Corn Dough Stuffed With Pork Or Chicken. This is the typical breakfast on Sunday mornings, but it is also perfect as an appetizer before dinner.
Artisanal beers: Craft beers made with coca leaves and chicha de jora (alcohol made with Andean corn).
Chicha morada: Natural drink made of purple corn.
Emoliente: Prepared with several herbs, traditionally the emollient is taken for medical purposes, but it has become a popular drink that is taken at night. You will find emolienteros in almost every corner.
Picarones: Known as Peruvian donuts, the picarones are made of sweet potato and pumpkin dough, which is fried before serving with sugar cane syrup or nuts.
Mazamorra morada: Two in one! Most people prefer the combination, half corn pudding made of purple corn and half rice pudding.
Yucca stuffed: Yucca is a root and, like potatoes, is commonly served as an accompaniment. Here it is pureed and filled with spiced minced meat, raisins, boiled egg, etc. Simply delicious!
Tequeños: Peruvian fried cheese sticks, ideal to pair with beers.
Potatoes with their cream: Potatoes boiled in a creamy sauce made of Peruvian chili peppers and spices, depending on the day it can be the huancaina sauce, the ocopa or the rocoto.
Chilcano de pisco: A popular drink made of pisco, ginger ale and lime.
Prices in American Dollars per person
