La Paz food tour
LA PAZ FOOD TOUR - High above the clouds in a bowl of Andean peaks, La Paz is one of South Americaβs most fascinating food cities; a place where steaming soup cauldrons bubble beside busy market alleys, cholitas in bowler hats ladle out generations-old recipes and the scent of frying pastries and simmering peanuts drifts through the cool mountain air.
Our La Paz food tour is a four-hour movable feast through the historic heart of the city, exploring the local markets, street vendors, and humble kitchens that define everyday paceΓ±o cooking. Along the way, youβll weave through the organised chaos of Mercado Camacho and Mercado Lanza, pass grand plazas and monuments, and stop for a string of classic Bolivian tastings that most visitors never discover.
There are flaky salteΓ±as filled with rich beef stew, fluffy humintas baked in corn husks, crisp pastel fritters oozing with cheese and deeply comforting bowls of sopa de manΓ topped with potatoes and herbs. Youβll sip warming cups of purple api scented with cinnamon and cloves, discover the surprising story behind falso conejo and dig into hearty local favourites like fricasΓ© and porklechΓ³n with potatoes.
This isnβt tourist fare. Itβs the kind of cooking that fuels La Paz every single day, served in crowded markets, tiny family-run kitchens and street stalls hidden in plain sight.
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 might just be South Americaβs most underrated food city. Indigenous Aymara traditions, Spanish influence and the extreme geography of the Andes have shaped a cuisine unlike anywhere else on the continent.
This tour dives headfirst into the real flavours of the city, from bustling market kitchens and old-school street vendors to cholita-run eateries serving recipes passed down through generations. Along the way, youβll not only eat exceptionally well, but gain a deeper understanding of La Paz itself; its people, history, markets and the everyday culture hidden behind the chaos of its streets.
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 the food scene in La Paz on our daily 12+ tasting tour
Taste the iconic Bolivian salteΓ±a de carne
The cholita food heroes of La Paz
Small aniseed fritter, bunuelo pequeno, and pastel cheese fritters
Some of the best pork lechon with potatoes in the city
Plates of juicy pork lechon
Bolivian fricasΓ© spicy soup with pork
Crusty Bolivian bread with avocado and cheese
Fried pastel cheese dusted with a little sugar
Join La Paz's no.1 food tour to get to grips with the city's food scene
Includes
- Price US $49 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 9am
- 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 10-11 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 6-7 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though milk is used in 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 Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of La Paz. 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