Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the true Peruvian umami on a fully customized culinary adventure that strips away the social media hype to deliver nothing but authentic flavor. Instead of predictable picks or modern fusion, you will choose your own path from 26 personally tested local food spots where the portions are generous and the prices remain completely real. Forget tiny gourmet twists; this is traditional food. You will dive straight into the heart of traditional neighborhood markets and hidden gems, learning the art of how to combine complex local dishes like a local. To ensure your adventure remains unforgettable, the experience is professionally captured in a pro video reel complete with dramatic drone flights. VERY IMPORTANT TO READ: - The tour is designed to take you to the right place to eat the right dish, every time - You pay local prices directly at each stop, no markups, no commissions - What you’re supporting is our work: years of exploring, testing, and selecting the best real local spots

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

For our 5 pm Food tour By Night.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
Stop 1: Intro speech at Meeting Point: Mac Barranco. After booking, we’ll send you a short form to choose the dishes you want to try. Based on your choices, your guide will show you the places you’ll visit during the tour. During the intro speech, your guide will explain the tour, share safety tips, and outline the customized tour we previously prepared.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Barranco
Stop 2: Emoliente – Sip an Ancestral Elixir (1 drink is enough for 4 guests) Time to drink like the locals — and the ancestors! At this stop, we’ll try emoliente, a traditional Peruvian herbal drink packed with natural ingredients from the Andes and Amazon. It’s warm, healing, and made with a blend of herbs that showcase the incredible biodiversity of Peru. Not just a drink — it’s a potion passed down from Inca times, believed to cure everything from a cold to heartbreak. Let’s toast to your health — Peruvian style!
Duration: 20 mins
3. Santiago de Surco
Stop 3: Traditional Peruvian Breakfast (portion for 3 guests) in Old Santiago de Surco We’ll head into the oldest part of Barranco, the historic Santiago de Surco district, to enjoy a classic Peruvian breakfast at a beloved local joint — the kind of place only locals know about. On the menu: Chicharrón – crispy, deep-fried pork Camote frito – golden sweet potato slices Salsa criolla – a zesty onion and lime topping Tamal – soft, savory corn dough filled with seasoned meat Freshly brewed Peruvian coffee and toasted bread to round it out ✨ It’s a full-on feast, just like Sundays at grandma’s house — bold, comforting, and unforgettable.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Santiago de Surco
Stop 4: Chinese-Peruvian Flavors at a True Cantonese Chifa (1 Portion enough for 3 guests) Next, we visit an exclusive, family-run Chifa where the owners — straight from Canton — have brought authentic recipes to life in Lima. ✨ A crash course in culinary history — served with soy sauce and soul.
Duration: 40 mins
5. Santiago de Surco
Stop 5: Explore the Neighborhood, Pro Video and drone flight Moments. (Included) Explore hidden streets, murals, and local corners Capture your adventure with a professional video reel Includes drone flights and AI-enhanced frames for cinematic shots Your guide helps you get epic photos and videos as you walk
Duration: 15 mins
6. Santiago de Surco
☕ Stop 6. Optional stop: Coffee Break at a Historic Café (cup per guests) For those who want to slow down, we’ll stop at an old-school coffee shop packed with history from Santiago de Surco’s past — a place where stories linger as long as the aroma. The coffee? Sourced straight from the Peruvian jungle, rich, bold, and proudly local. ✨ A perfect pause to sip, reflect, and soak in the heritage.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Santiago de Surco
Stop 7: Local Market Adventure – Shop Like a Local Time to dive into the real everyday Peru! We’ll visit a traditional local market, bustling with color, sounds, and the smell of fresh herbs and ripe fruit. Mingle with locals buying ingredients for lunch, and pick out your own products — veggies, meats, spices — at local prices, just like a true vecino. ✨ What you buy is what you’ll cook — freedom, freshness, and full-on flavor.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Santiago de Surco
Stop 8: Ceviche Experience (1 portion enough for 3 guests - ) Enjoy a fresh ceviche tasting at a local spot Learn the proper way to eat it to get the best flavors Your guide shares tips and local insights about the dish Food & drinks not included; you pay for what you choose
Duration: 40 mins
9. Barranco
Stop 10 – Pisco Sour Experience (1 glass per guest) Sip a classic Peruvian Pisco Sour at a historic bar Learn how it’s crafted from a local expert — shake, stir, and taste like a pro Discover the story and culture behind Peru’s most famous cocktail
Duration: 10 mins
10. MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
Return & Wrap-Up Return to the Mac Barranco meeting point Your guide shares tips, recommendations, and insider advice for the rest of your Lima adventure Get an average estimate of when your pro video (with drone and AI-enhanced frames) will be ready Guides work on a tip-only basis, ensuring the highest quality experience
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Pro-shot video of your adventure with drone and AI enhancement video

Expert Licensed guide (English) no walking enciclopedia

Only local places, you wont see tourists around

Exclusion

Meals

Gratuities and Tips (highly appreciated)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Forbidden Tours Peru

Reviews

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Based on 30 reviews

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