La Paz food tour
LA PAZ FOOD TOUR - Thereβs something wonderfully chaotic about La Paz after dark. Cable cars drift silently above the city lights, smoke billows from street-side grills, market stalls clatter late into the evening and tiny kitchens fill with locals warming themselves against the cold Andean night with soups, skewers and cups of steaming api.
Our La Paz evening food tour is a four-hour deep dive into the soul of the city, tracing an insiderβs route through the historic centre before climbing high above the rooftops by cable car into the districts overlooking the capital. Along the way, youβll pass the colourful colonial facades of Calle JaΓ©n, weave through the organised chaos of Mercado Lanza and stop at humble eateries, street grills and local tea houses that most visitors would walk straight past.
There are fluffy humintas fresh from the steamer, bubbling bowls of lamb caldo, crisp torrejas paired with rich saijta de pollo and smoky anticuchos sizzling over charcoal grills, served the traditional way with spicy peanut sauce and potatoes. Youβll snack on fried broad beans from street vendors, bite into juicy chorizo sandwiches and finish with local drinks like mocochinchi, warming api mezclado and a late evening tΓ© con tΓ© laced with Boliviaβs infamous national spirit.
This is La Paz at its most authentic; noisy, smoky, high-altitude and full of flavour.
La Paz is the world's highest capital. We highly recommend spending at least a day or two acclimatising before taking any tours to prevent altitude sickness.
Why this tour is awesome
La Paz truly comes alive at night. As the temperature drops and the city lights flicker across the surrounding mountains, street grills fire up, market kitchens fill with locals and the aroma of charcoal, spices and simmering soups drifts through the high-altitude air.
This tour explores a side of La Paz most visitors never experience; the humble evening food culture that fuels the city after dark. From smoky anticucho grills and bustling markets to tea houses and neighbourhood kitchens, youβll discover the dishes paceΓ±os actually crave at night while gaining a deeper understanding of the cityβs street culture, traditions and everyday life in the Andes.
Your guide
Laura sees the local food as a way to connect with her city. She believes the best way to understand La Paz is through its flavours and its people, and she enjoys sharing both on the food tours she leads in the city.
Explore La Paz's culinary street food scene at night
Try 12+ tastings over 4 hours in the city's historic heart
Take the city's iconic cable car
Try iconic dishes from the Andes
Iconic Andean dishes like saijta de pollo and caldo de cordero
Crisp cheese pastel fritters dusted with sugar
Pass by some of La Paz's most interesting architecture en route
Pause for tea infused with the Bolivian national liquor
The food heroes of La Paz
Empanadas With Cheese From Youngas
A palette cleanser, cooling helado de canela
Explore La Paz's food scene through the eyes of a local host
Includes
- Price US $55 per person. Children under 13 are half price
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings The tour includes 12+ tastings. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 3.5-4 hours and typically departs at 4pm
- Guide Led by one of our superb La Paz food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family-friendly Families welcome on all our tours
- Transport This is a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, diary and eggs are used in 8-9 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as gluten is present in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though milk is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total). Note that butter and cheese are used in further tastings
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Peanuts are used in 1 tasting (out of 12 total). No tree nuts are typically used.
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for seafood allergies
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join the La Paz food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
Our La Paz food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itβs an easy-paced walking tour and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This La Paz food tour departs from outside the Museo Costumbrista Juan de Vargas. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps