“Street food” and old taverns in the historic center of Lima

Itinerary of “Street food” and old taverns in the historic center of Lima:

We will meet at the entrance of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, an iconic building that will impress you from the very beginning. From there, we will begin our walk toward Plaza San Martín and the traditional Jirón de la Unión.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, who will share with you the story behind each flavor, as well as anecdotes, secrets, and the rich history of Lima’s Historic Center.

Our first gastronomic stop will be El Chinito, where we will enjoy the classic pan con chicharrón, one of the most iconic breakfasts in the city. We will then head to the Central Market to taste seasonal local fruits and explore some of its most colorful stalls.

After leaving the market, we will continue toward Chinatown, where we will explore its picturesque shops on a guided visit full of history and tradition.

Next, we will enter an authentic chifa, where we will taste emblematic dishes of Peruvian-Chinese fusion cuisine, such as oriental bites and the popular arroz chaufa. A bit later, we will stop at Churros San Francisco to try their famous churros filled with manjar blanco.

Our gastronomic journey will then take us to the historic Bar Cordano, one of Lima’s most traditional establishments, where we will enjoy a delicious causa rellena accompanied by chicha morada, Peru’s most popular traditional beverage.

Our next stop will be the Plaza Mayor of Lima, the heart of the historic center, and we will conclude our tour at Alameda Chabuca Granda, where, depending on the day, we may find various street food vendors and taste some of Lima’s most iconic street dishes, such as anticuchos, picarones, mazamorra morada, or emoliente.

The tour ends around 5:00 p.m. in the historic center.

“Street food” and old taverns in the historic center of Lima include:

• All mentioned food and drinks.
• Tour guide in English or Spanish. Other languages subject to availability.
• A walk through the main attractions of Lima’s historic center.

“Street food” and old taverns in the historic center of Lima does not include:

• Round-trip transportation not included in shared tours. It can be requested as an extra.
• Tips (voluntary contribution).

What to bring to “Street food” and old taverns in the historic center of Lima?

• Passport or ID card.
• Travel insurance.
• Audiovisual recording devices (cell phone, camera, video cameras).
• Cash (local currency).

Considerations for “Street food” and old taverns in the historic center of Lima:

• This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
• It is important that you enjoy a few days in Cusco before doing the tour of Palcoyo, an alternative to the Traditional Rainbow Mountain. This is the only way your body will be adapted to the altitude of the region.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not Allowed:

• Pets.
• Smoke.
• Large suitcases or bags.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If you do not provide this information, or if you have been in the country for more than 90 days, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.