Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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Is Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings worth booking?
Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings is a 4-hour experience in Arequipa, Peru, from $30 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Experience the White City after hours on this 4-hour evening food tour through Arequipa, featuring 15+ generous tastings. Led by a local tastemaker guide, explore the historic Mercado San Camilo, atmospheric streets and
What you get
- Moveable feast with 7-8 stops around the markets and local eateries of Arequipa
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Arequipa food tour
- Bottled water
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Arequipa (private tour or 9+ available)
- Led by professional foodie guides
About this experience
Experience the White City after hours on this 4-hour evening food tour through Arequipa, featuring 15+ generous tastings. Led by a local tastemaker guide, explore the historic Mercado San Camilo, atmospheric streets and hidden local favourites as you discover one of Peru's richest culinary traditions. Feast on golden buñuelos, the iconic queso helado, exotic Amazonian fruits, crispy papa rellena, succulent lechón sandwiches, smoky anticuchos, lomo saltado, chaufa, fiery rocoto relleno and creamy pastel de papa, paired with local drinks including chicha de guiñapo and the legendary Cola Escocesa. Along the way, uncover the Indigenous, Spanish and Chinese influences that shaped Arequipa into one of Peru's true culinary capitals.
What's included
Included
- Moveable feast with 7-8 stops around the markets and local eateries of Arequipa
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Arequipa food tour
- Bottled water
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Arequipa (private tour or 9+ available)
- Led by professional foodie guides
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
What you'll see and do
Arequipa
As the afternoon sun slips behind Arequipa's volcanoes, the White City begins to slow its pace. Office workers spill into cafés, charcoal grills flicker to life and the aroma of roasting meats drifts through streets carved from pale volcanic stone. For centuries, Arequipa has stood at the crossroads of the Andes and the Pacific, its kitchens shaped by Indigenous traditions, Spanish colonists and generations of immigrants who each left their mark on the city's table. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of traditional eateries mean we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal so nobody is disappointed: ⚠ Possible for lactose intolerance, no pork diets, mild peanut and tree nut allergies, and no seafood diets, though some tastings will be unsuitable ✖️ Unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, gluten intolerance, pescatarians and halal diets
30 minutes here
Mercado San Camilo
The best way to start an evening in Arequipa is with something fresh from the fryer. We'll tuck into golden buñuelos, delicate aniseed fritters that arrive crisp on the outside and wonderfully soft within, before making our way into Mercado San Camilo as the day's trading draws to a close. Designed by the workshop of Gustave Eiffel, the market remains one of the city's great gathering places. Here we'll taste creamy queso helado, still prepared using the same traditional recipe that's delighted Arequipeños for well over a century, alongside Peruvian grown cacao, exotic seasonal fruits arriving from the Amazon and Andes, and the celebrated olives that thrive in southern Peru's sunny valleys.
60 minutes here
Arequipa
No city wears its regional pride quite like Arequipa. We'll continue grazing through local favourites, sipping chicha de guiñapo, the distinctive fermented purple corn drink that has accompanied Arequipeño meals for centuries. Alongside come toasted giant corn, crisp papa rellena and wonderfully crunchy chicharrones, proving once again that Peru's greatest flavours are often its simplest. Next comes one of the city's favourite comfort foods: a succulent lechón sandwich, generously filled with slow-roasted pork and best enjoyed with an ice-cold bottle of Cola Escocesa, Arequipa's unmistakable bright-yellow soft drink and a source of fierce local pride.
60 minutes here
Arequipa
Passing the beautiful Santa Catalina Monastery, we'll uncover one of the most important chapters in Peru's culinary story. During the nineteenth century, Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru, bringing new techniques, ingredients and the wok. Their influence gave birth to chifa, now considered one of Peru's defining cuisines. We'll discover this remarkable fusion through smoky lomo saltado, often regarded as Peru's national dish, alongside fragrant chaufa fried rice, proof that some of the world's greatest comfort food is born when cultures collide.
60 minutes here
Plaza de Armas
As darkness settles over the White City, the grills begin to glow. Night is the natural home of anticuchos, smoky skewers of grilled chicken hearts brushed with fiery uchucuta, the bold chilli sauce that Arequipeños proudly put on almost everything. It's the kind of street food that locals crave after sunset and one of Peru's most enduring culinary traditions. Our final stop celebrates Arequipa's most iconic pairing. Fiery rocoto relleno, generously stuffed and baked until tender, arrives alongside buttery layers of pastel de papa, a combination that's been comforting locals for generations. By the time we return to Plaza de Armas, you'll have experienced far more than a great meal, you'll have uncovered the markets, migrations and traditions that make Arequipa one of Peru's true culinary capitals.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Arequipa
The meeting point is outside the entrance to the Iglesia Santo Domingo church. It is accessible via taxi from most hotels in the city. Uber is available in Arequipa and the most convenient way to hail a taxi.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour concludes at the central Plaza De Armas Arequipa. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- A Chef's Tour
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $30 to $59
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arequipa.
How much does Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arequipa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arequipa is not rushed.
Is Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Arequipa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arequipa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arequipa and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arequipa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Arequipa?
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On Outty we rank every Arequipa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup, Arequipa Rafting on the Chili river free pick-up,snack,&fhotos, 2 Day 1 Night Trek Colca Canyon. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Arequipa?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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