FROM COFFEE TO CEVICHE
La Mar Food Walk
FROM COFFEE TO CEVICHE
La Mar Food Walk
La Mar Avenue isn’t just a street — it’s where Lima’s culinary boom began.
Once home to mechanic shops and garages, La Mar transformed when renowned chef Gaston Acurio opened his first cevichería here, igniting a food revolution that put Peruvian cuisine on the world map.
Today, it’s a vibrant street filled with artisan cafés, bustling markets, legendary seafood spots, and local taverns — and we’re taking you straight to the heart of it.
We start the morning with a specialty coffee tasting at a local café, sampling beans from Peru’s top coffee regions. Get ready to taste bold, complex flavors and learn how coffee culture is evolving here.
Next, we visit the Mendiburu Market, a neighborhood gem where we’ll explore colorful stalls packed with exotic fruits, vegetables, and local ingredients. Of course, we’ll taste a curated selection of tropical and Andean fruits — many of which you won’t find outside Peru.
Then it’s ceviche time! We head to La Preferida, a beloved local tavern, for a hands-on ceviche tasting experience paired with a surprise pisco tasting — featuring rare and artisanal piscos you won’t find on a typical menu.
We finish sweetly at a classic Lima-style tavern, where a dessert platter of Peruvian favorites (think suspiro limeño, mazamorra morada, and more) closes the journey with a sugar-kissed smile.
100% personalized
Carbon Neutral
Non-Tourist Places
Taste Peruvian Food
Vegetarian Options
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- Please note that items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you are sure to enjoy the delightful array of local flavors.
3 Hours (from 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m everyday)
Recommended time: Morning or early afternoon
Format: Walking tour
Languages: English, Spanish and Italian
Includes: Coffee and pisco tasting, market visit, ceviche experience, desserts
From $69 per person
Meet Your Local Lima Tour Guides
Our team includes local experts that speak different languages
Renzo
The Passionate
Languages: Spanish and English.
I am a licensed freelance tour guide with 21 years of experience, in love with my country and eager to show it to the world. Traveling is the most rewarding experience I’ve found – the cultural exchange, the learning experience, the new flavors, sounds, colors, and views of a new town, city, or country! I love street food because it’s the true reflection of a city and its culture
Juan
Your Local Guide
Languages: Spanish and English.
I was born and raised in Lima, where I developed a passion for sharing my country’s rich culture and history. With fluent English and over 20 years of experience as a tour guide, I’ve had the privilege of meeting people from all over the world. I believe food is the most authentic reflection of our people and their background, and I’m thrilled to share this aspect of Peru with you. Let’s have a great time exploring!
Rosario
Sustainability: Her inspiration
Languages: Spanish and English.
Hi, I’m Rosario, but friends call me Charito. I’m passionate about connecting people through culture, food, and nature. Coming from a family of organic coffee producers, I’ve learned to value farmers’ hard work and sustainable agriculture. With 17 years as a tour guide, I now focus on sustainable tourism, sharing Peru’s richness and the people behind our delicious food. Let’s explore and enjoy together!
Ximena
The Spiritual guide
Languages: Spanish and English.
Rooted in Peru’s jungle and fueled by a holistic vision, Ximena combines history, dance, and deep cultural insight in every tour. With 11 years of experience and a past in law and marketing, she’s uniquely equipped to guide both your curiosity and your soul.
She’ll sing, dance, and share Peru’s stories like no one else.
Perfect for those seeking something more than a tour — a true journey of the heart.
Sandra
The Local Insider
Languages: Spanish and English.
Lima is Sandra’s stage, and she’s your front-row ticket! With over two decades of experience and a foodie’s heart, Sandra creates playful, personalized tours full of local flavor — literally.
She’ll take you off the tourist track and into the soul of the city, where history, culture, and cuisine meet.
If you want to live Lima like a local and eat like a king, Sandra is your go-to guide.
Alfredo
The Traffic Tamer
Languages: Spanish and English.
A Lima native with over 14 years of experience, Alfredo knows every backstreet and shortcut in the city — literally! From the coast to the highlands, and even Bolivia, he’s led tours all over and knows how to craft journeys that fit your needs.
He even brings objects to his tours to make ancient history real and hands-on.
If you want a smooth, custom-made experience (and someone who can actually beat Lima’s traffic), Alfredo is your man.
