Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 31 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE worth booking?
Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE is a 3-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $5 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 31 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (31)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $5 per person
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
What you get
About this experience
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
What's included
Included
- 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
Not included
- Meals
- Gratuities and Tips (highly appreciated)
What you'll see and do
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.
5 minutes here
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!
20 minutes here
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.
30 minutes here
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.
40 minutes here
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
15 minutes here
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.
20 minutes here
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.
20 minutes here
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
40 minutes here
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
10 minutes here
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
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lima
For our 5 pm Food tour By Night.
Meeting point
Lima
For the followed tours: -10 am Free Foodie Tour Barranco by day -Uncovered Lima Downtown
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
For our 5 pm Food tour By Night.
Ends at
For the followed tours: -10 am Free Foodie Tour Barranco by day -Uncovered Lima Downtown
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Forbidden Tours Peru
Know before you go
- 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
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 31 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
31 verified traveler reviews for Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must when Imin lima
Had a gr8 time ; guide super informative : fab food :def worth it
via Tripadvisor
Great night, highly recommended
Great night out, off the main tourist beat. Great food and Yonathon is a great guide, would highly recommend
via Tripadvisor
THE SECRETS OF LIMA ❤️
We had the BEST night with our guide Yohnathan. We went to so many places we would never have found on our own. And the food was amazing. We couldn’t eat it all. Yohnathan has incredible knowledge about all the secrets of “behind the scenes” of Lima. It felt like we learnt The Secrets of Lima !! We are so greatfull. THANKYOU !!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing and must do tour!
Yonathan was amazing! He was very articulate, detailed, entertaining and showed me the best places! It felt like being on a tour with a friend. I did a evening private tour and it was awesome! It was exactly the kind of off best non touristy and real boots on the ground I was looking for.
via Tripadvisor
Avoid just a pathetic clickbait and unprofessional
I book two tour one in the morning and one in the afternoon both the tour were cancelled and I was asked if I wanted to go on the food tour instead. Which I went it was a way for the guide to eat for free and get paid. If you want a food tour go to Kennedy park at the tourist centre and book a tour which is 100 times better. The food tour is misleading as it says eat for free, the only person eating for free is the guide. It says free as it is a clickbait and pathetic way to advertise. Is the tour free or the food? Rubbish!! Then booked the art tour in the evening, I wasn't told that was not happening which is rude and unprofessional. When I questioned he lied and said he informed me, when I should the message which only says one tour is cancelled. So arrogant and unprofessional. Avoid at all cost if you don't want to waste your day!!
Response from the operator: Poor kid.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE cost?
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Prices start at $5 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Lima is not rushed.
Is Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 31 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE?
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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 Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE?
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Around 11 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 Lima 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 Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE 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 Lima 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 Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast, Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs., Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima. 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 Lima?
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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 Lima?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE?
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Included: Pro-shot video of your adventure with drone and AI enhancement video; Expert Licensed guide (English) no walking enciclopedia; and Only local places, you wont see tourists around. Not included: Meals; and Gratuities and Tips (highly appreciated). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE?
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For our 5 pm Food tour By Night. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE?
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Across 31 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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