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Alternative Food and Socio-Cultural Experience in Lima

Lima, Peru
7 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

In the morning, you'll go on an off-the-beaten-path market tour, where you visit an authentic market where locals do their shopping or enjoy a quick lunch. You'll try traditional Peruvian foods how and where the locals eat them. With typical Peruvian dishes, drinks, fruits and desserts surrounded by and interacting with friendly locals, this market visit is both a cultural and gastronomic experience. In the afternoon, you'll visit several places in a human settlement up in the hills of Lima such as a very unique and huge cemetery, a female artisan's workshop, a social project run by locals and you'll have one more drink and small snack at a local family’s house. You'll not only learn about daily life in Lima’s human settlements and the historical, political and cultural background but most importantly, you'll meet amazing locals who work hard to improve their community. This cultural immersion tour focuses on positive initiatives and hope and benefits the social project you'll visit.

What's Included?

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Contribution to the social project visited on the tour
  • All activities
  • Food tasting

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Market

3 hours

Enjoy tasting regional meals, fruits, cheeses, liquors, drinks, and sweets, all the while chatting and laughing with our enthusiastic friends in the market who are always so eager to share their favorite flavors. For seafood lovers and those who will try anything once, our favourite ceviche vendor will show you how to prepare this Peruvian classic in the market itself. Carefully pace your eating and always save some room in your stomach! We then continue to meander through the market, tasting a large variety of dried snacks, side dishes, fresh fruits, time-honored liquors that will surely give you a nice jolt, and succulent juices you won’t easily find on just any restaurant menu. Whether you love to eat or just want to see what the Peruvian food hype is all about, our market tour is definitely an authentic, alternative experience that foodies can’t miss.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Alternative Peru
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (allergies or any other restrictions).
  • In winter months, some areas may be a bit muddy because of humidity (even if it doesn't rain). Please dress appropriately.
  • We recommend wearing comfortable closed walking shoes (f.i. sneakers, no sandals)
  • Sunscreen, water and a hat are highly recommended. The sun in Lima is very strong, even if it seems cloudy.
  • From May to November it is recommended to bring a sweater and a light coat since the weather may be colder in some areas you'll visit

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish