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.
