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Lima Market Tour, Cooking Class and Pisco Sour Lesson

From$149
3 hours
Lima, Peru

About this activity

Immerse yourself in Lima's culinary scene with a guided market tour, cooking class, and Pisco Sour lesson, all in one engaging experience.

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's vibrant local markets
  • Learn to prepare authentic Peruvian dishes
  • Master the art of crafting Pisco Sours
  • Experience hands-on cooking with local ingredients
  • Enjoy a fun and interactive culinary session

Full description

Dive into the heart of Lima's rich culinary heritage with this immersive experience. Begin your adventure with a guided tour through the city's bustling local markets, where you'll discover a variety of fresh, exotic ingredients unique to Peruvian cuisine. Next, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare traditional dishes under the guidance of a local chef. To top off your culinary journey, master the art of crafting the iconic Pisco Sour cocktail, a staple of Peruvian culture. This engaging session offers a perfect blend of education and fun, leaving you with new skills and delicious memories to cherish.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Lima's local markets
  • Hands-on Peruvian cooking class
  • Pisco Sour cocktail lesson
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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Today we will focus on the exquisite fusion between Peruvian ingredients and diverse world renowned techniques. In the morning, we will begin our tour in Lima, visiting a typical Peruvian market. We will be witnesses of the variety, freshness and colors of the different products that our country has to offer. We will continue our tour visiting a restaurant, where we will learn how to prepare a delicious Peruvian Ceviche and Pisco Sour, national drink. Finally, we will delight our palates with a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. Return to the hotel.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • This experience is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
  • The tour involves walking through local markets; be prepared for a moderate amount of walking.
  • Vegetarian or vegan options may be available upon request; please inform the organizer in advance.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and cooking activities.
  • Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID for age verification during the Pisco Sour lesson.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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100% recommended.

Excellent tour; one learns about the gastronomy and culture of Lima in a unique way.

N6419QAmichelgMay 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Cooking class was a blast!

The walking tour of the markets was OK. I would have liked to have had a little more time just to browse the different types of things sold in the market. The cooking class was exceptional. We had a lot of fun and got to interact with some great people.

Roger RApr 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Good experience will recommend it to my friends.

Good experience.good guide Miss Valeria very friendly and with a lot of experience in the subject.We had a great time very rich the gastronomy of Peru.

reynaldocarloscDec 1, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Fully recommended !!!

The culinary tour with our tour guide Zarella was full of delicacies and endless information about Peru’s history and culture, its cuisine & dishes, its origins and ingredients - we are thrilled !

harryweiOct 3, 2022TRIPADVISOR

A trip to Lima is not complete...

<p>A trip to Lima is not complete without a trip to the market. . .fascinating! And the cooking class was a lot of fun.</p>

Teresa_PJul 5, 2018VIATOR
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