Experience food tours in
Lima with Withlocals

"Choji was awesome. His food tour was one of the highlights for us whilst in Peru. He is an extremely kind person apparent on how he treated those that were less fortunate that we came in contact with. His knowledge regarding our stops and the food we sampled was so interesting. Highly Highly recommend this tour with Choji"

"My wife and I booked a tasting tour with Choji and cannot be happier. We were able to communicate before the tour using WhatsApp and that made coordinating our meeting time and location easier. Choji is the perfect tour guide for the 10 tastings of Lima. He is a Peruvian with Japanese roots which provides very interesting insights. Choji has also travelled extensively so he is able to add his experience in other places to contrast with Peru. On top of that, his grandmother had a bakery right in the city center and he grew up in that area. As a result, you get an inside look with his deep connections. The tour covers a lot of the "daily" food of typical Peruvians and also multiple districts (new, old, Chinatown, and the market). We walked for nearly 3 hours and ate a lot of food! At each stop, Choji doesn't just explain what the food is, he talked about the history of the store and the owners. He took us into the kitchen of the oldest bar in Lima and explained how they are all descendants of the workers that took over when the owners left. At each stop, he introduced each owner and you just feel like he is sharing his relationships with you. You can sense the pride he has in sharing his insights but also in ensuring that we had a good tour. Unlike some of the other tours, Choji will also participate in eating the food at certain stops and you just see how much he enjoys the food! Choji also shared his experience growing up in Peru as a Okinawan which was very interesting to me. With the Japanese having such a big influence in the cuisine of Peru and Choji having culinary experience, it was a great opportunity to learn. This tour is a good way to learn the local foods of Lima. Choji doesn't just provide the food but adds his fun and immersive personality throughout the tour. I enjoyed our 3 hours with Choji! "

"Our family had a great time with Choji as he showed us some hidden gems in the Centro Historico we never would have found on our own. Choji is so well known in this neighborhood, it's like he's the unofficial mayor. Because of those relationships he was able to take us deep into the markets, giving us the history of the families that run the food stalls and a better understanding of the role each dish plays in Peruvian culture. We couldn't have asked for a better host or more fun packed into in three hours of eating and exploring. "

"Ivonne was fantastic. I spent 4 hours with her and we walked all over town. I learned so much about the history of Peru through the food. What made the tour great was that she is so knowledgeable of not only Peruvian history but the current state of the country and international relationships. We had many deep conversations and I learned a lot. I did the tour by myself so I had the chance to ask all of the questions. Very cool experience and I would highly recommend her"

"We had an awesome time with Choji! He is knowledgeable and passionate about the city, and we tried a wide variety of foods. He wanted us to experience the authentic culture of small restaurants and bars, Chinatown and food stands. It also seems like he knows everyone in town, as he's shaking hands and greeting so many people along the way. We got to try so many different foods and drinks; we really got our money's worth! Beyond the tour itself, Choji stayed in touch with us later in the trip when we reached out for more recommendations, which was truly above and beyond. We loved it!"

"Choji took us places that we never would have found on our own. We were able to taste the food from many down-to-earth Lima restaurants. Some restaurants had been there since the 1960s but also very small, locally run establishments. Most importantly, all the food delicious! Muy Rico!"

"Choji was a great tour guide. He took us off the beaten track to places we would not have found on our own including places in Chinatown and the large Lima market. One of the places we went for a sandwich was very small & nondescript and we definitely would not have known to stop and what to order. We went back later on own the food was so good. Choji was also very knowledgeable on history and other topics. "

"Our food tour with Choji was one of our favorite experiences in our whole trip in Peru! Choji's energy is infectious and he really takes care to make sure everyone is having a good time. We got to see so many parts of Central Lima that I never would've seen on my own and felt extremely safe the whole time. Would definitely do it again in a heartbeat "

"Ivonne was on time, friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. We really appreciated the variety of foods, art and historical experiences she exposed us to. We learned so much in a short period of time. Thank you, Ivonne!"

"This food tour with Choji is the absolutely best way to spend your time in Lima - we can away educated, delighted, and absolutely full."