Lima Culinary Experience & Market Tour
Taste your way through the culinary capital of South America, from vibrant local markets to a ceviche masterclass.
Tour Type
Group Tour | Culinary
Duration
Half Day (5 hours)
Elevation
Sea Level
Difficulty
Easy
Departure
Miraflores / Barranco
Destination
Lima
Latitude
-12.1211
Longitude
-77.0298
Tour Overview
Lima is globally recognized as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. This immersive half-day culinary experience is designed for food lovers who want to dive deep into Peruvian flavors, ingredients, and cooking traditions.
We’ll start by exploring a traditional local market, discovering exotic fruits, unique Andean grains, and fresh Pacific seafood. After tasting some local snacks, we will head to a top local restaurant for an interactive cooking class. You will learn the secrets behind Peru’s flagship dish, Ceviche, and mix your very own Pisco Sour, before sitting down to enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch.
Detailed Itinerary
09:30 AM
Meet & Greet / Market Visit: Start the day at a traditional Peruvian market in Miraflores or Surquillo. Taste exotic fruits like lucuma, chirimoya, and aguaymanto.
11:00 AM
Local Street Food Tasting: Sample traditional Peruvian snacks and interact with local vendors to learn about endemic ingredients from the Coast, Andes, and Amazon.
12:00 PM
Pisco Sour Class: Arrive at an exclusive restaurant. Learn the history and technique of preparing the perfect Pisco Sour, Peru’s national cocktail.
12:45 PM
Ceviche Masterclass: Step-by-step guidance from a professional chef on how to prepare the freshest and most authentic Peruvian ceviche.
01:30 PM
Gourmet Lunch: Sit down to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare, followed by additional traditional Peruvian main courses and desserts.
02:30 PM
End of Tour: The tour concludes at the restaurant, leaving you free to explore the surrounding district.
Includes
- Guided tour of a traditional local market
- Exotic fruit tasting and local snacks
- Interactive Pisco Sour and Ceviche making classes
- Full gourmet lunch with drinks
- Professional foodie guide
Excludes
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Extra alcoholic beverages beyond the Pisco Sour
- Tips for the guide
What to bring
- A big appetite!
- Comfortable clothing
- Camera for the colorful market shots
- Any specific dietary requirements (please notify us in advance)
Pro Travel Tips
- Have a very light breakfast before the tour; there is a lot of food included!
- If you are vegetarian, vegan, or have allergies, let us know in advance so the chef can adapt the menu.
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