Lima Culinary Tour: Peruvian Food and Cooking Class
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Lima Culinary Tour: Peruvian Food and Cooking Class

Group Size
Up to 16 people
Maximum Altitude
138 m.a.s.l.
Service Type
Group Service
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
5 Hours

Lima Cuisine: A Unique Culinary ExperienceThe Lima Culinary Tour invites you to discover the gastronomic capital of Latin America, a city synonymous with exceptional Peruvian cuisine. The richness of its land and its cultural diversity have turned Peru into a country known for its exquisite and varied gastronomy.The essence of Lima’s cuisine lies in its pre-Hispanic and colonial heritage, blending thousands of local ingredients with influences from different cultures that, over the centuries, have created an unparalleled culinary offering.On our culinary tour in Lima, you will taste everything from a delicious stuffed causa to an exquisite ají de gallina, along with a refreshing ceviche and a juicy lomo saltado.A true gastronomic journey that is part of our top Peru experiences!

Overview

Overview

  1. Day 01

    Lima Food Tour and Cooking Class Overview

    Discover the flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions of Peru on our Lima Food Tour and Cooking Class. This immersive experience combines a visit to a traditional local market, a tasting of exotic Peruvian fruits, a hands-on cooking class and lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

    The experience begins at 10:00 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in Lima. Our first stop is a traditional Peruvian market, where you will discover the fresh ingredients used to prepare some of the country’s most famous dishes and desserts.

    During the Lima local market tour, you will explore colorful fruit stalls and learn about native products such as cherimoya, lúcuma, goldenberries and pacae. You will also see the wide variety of fresh fish and seafood that plays an essential role in Lima’s renowned culinary scene.

    We will then continue to a restaurant for a Peruvian cooking class in Lima led by a professional chef. During this hands-on experience, you will learn how to prepare authentic Peruvian ceviche and discover the techniques behind one of the country’s most iconic dishes.

    The experience also includes a demonstration of how the traditional pisco sour is prepared. A non-alcoholic alternative can be arranged for guests who do not consume alcohol.

    After the class, you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The menu features a selection of traditional Peruvian dishes and desserts, allowing you to experience the variety of Lima’s gastronomy.

    At the end of this Lima market tour and cooking class, you will receive a participation certificate, the complete ceviche recipe and a souvenir photo with the chef.

    Afterward, you may return to your hotel in our private transportation or stay a little longer to enjoy the restaurant, take photographs and ask the chef for additional culinary recommendations.

    This Peruvian food tour in Lima is ideal for travelers who want to experience Peruvian culture through its ingredients, traditional recipes and world-famous cuisine.

Itinerary

Itinerary

  • 10:00 AM – Hotel Pick-Up and Visit to a Peruvian Market

    We begin the culinary tour with pick-up from your hotel at 10:00 a.m. Our first stop will be a traditional Peruvian market, where we will find a wide variety of ingredients used in the preparation of Peru’s most iconic dishes and typical desserts.

    Peruvian Fruit Tasting

    We will enjoy breakfast and taste unique fruits such as cherimoya, lúcuma, goldenberry, and pacae. We will also have the opportunity to discover the great variety of seafood Peru offers through a wide range of dishes, reflecting the richness of Lima’s cuisine.

    Peruvian Cooking Class

    We will continue to a restaurant where the chef will offer a hands-on class on the preparation of ceviche and pisco sour, two emblems of Lima’s gastronomy.

    Lunch with a View of the Pacific Ocean

    At the end of the class, we will enjoy lunch at a renowned restaurant with views of the Pacific Ocean. This lunch will allow you to savor a wide variety of traditional dishes and desserts from Lima’s cuisine.

    Certificate and Souvenirs

    To finish, you will receive a certificate for successfully completing a Lima cooking class. You will also be given the recipe with the full step-by-step preparation of ceviche, along with a souvenir photo with the chef in charge.

    To conclude the experience, you may choose the option that suits you best:

    Return to your hotel in our transportation with all your recipes and memories.

    Stay a little longer at the venue to enjoy the atmosphere, take more photos, or even ask the chef for recommendations.

    You decide how to end this incredible culinary experience!

Includes

Includes

Included

  • ✓Hotel pick-up.
  • ✓Available from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro.
  • ✓Bilingual tour guide.
  • ✓Hands-on cooking class for the preparation of ceviche, causa, and pisco sour.
  • ✓Lunch.
  • ✓Recipe booklet and certificate of participation.
  • ✓Photograph.

Not Included

  • ×Services not specified in the program.
  • ×Personal expenses.
  • ×Tips.
  • ×Extras.

Recommendations

  • !Sneakers or comfortable shoes.
  • !Personal documents.
  • !Photo or video camera.
  • !Extra money for additional purchases.

Contact Us

  • ✓info@dreamy.tours
  • ✓reserve@dreamy.tours

General Conditions

  • ×All rates are expressed in U.S. dollars, with currency exchange optional, and are quoted per person.
  • ×Rates valid for Peruvians include IGV only.
  • ×All our rates are subject to availability and change.
  • ×Children under 2 years and 11 months are considered infants. They do not pay for any service and are not entitled to meals, a bed, or a seat on the tours.
  • ×A child rate applies to children from 3 to 10 years and 11 months. They receive a special rate and share a room with their parents.
  • ×Children over 11 years old are considered adults.
  • ×Minors must travel with an identity document.
  • ×Rates do not apply on holidays, Easter Week, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas, or New Year’s.
FAQ

FAQ

What culinary history will I learn on the Lima Culinary Tour?

Discover how Peru’s pre-Hispanic heritage, including ingredients such as quinoa and potatoes, blends with Nikkei, Chinese, and colonial influences to create modern Lima cuisine. Learn about the evolution of ceviche and pisco sour as iconic symbols of Peru.

Explore the culinary history of Lima!

What should I bring on the Lima Culinary Tour for a comfortable experience?

Bring an identity document for registration, light clothing, a camera for photos at the market and during the ceviche class, and some Peruvian soles for souvenirs or extras. Tastings and lunch are included.

Get ready for your culinary adventure in Lima!

Prices

Prices

How Much Does It Cost?

We offer different pricing options to suit every budget. Prices are per person and expressed in U.S. dollars.

To request a quote or make a reservation, please email us at info@dreamy.tours. You may also contact one of our sales executives at the phone numbers listed below. We will be happy to assist you.

  • •Mobile – WhatsApp: +51 969 787 221
  • •Mobile – WhatsApp: +51 986 994 218

How to Book

To begin the booking process, please send us the following information:

  • •Full name:
  • •Passport number:
  • •Nationality:
  • •Date of birth:Gender:
  • •Gender:
  • •Phone number:

It is very important that you provide information about your hotel in the city of Cusco so that we can pick you up there at the start of the tour.

To confirm your reservation, a 50% advance payment is required. The remaining 50% may be paid upon arrival at your destination.

Payment Methods

  • •IZIPAY
  • •PAYPAL
  • •WESTER UNION
  • •BANK TRANSFER TO OUR ACCOUNT
  • •MONEYGRAM

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