Lima Market Tour, Cooking Class and Pisco Sour Lesson

Summary

After hotel pickup in Lima, sink into your seat in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan as you venture to a typical Peruvian market. Marvel at the diverse and delicious produce on offer and browse stalls bursting with locally sourced exotic ingredients.  Next, travel to a rustic local restaurant to begin your epicurean education; watch as an experienced chef prepares Peru’s national dish of ceviche, combined chunks of raw fish with fiery chilies, aromatic coriander and zesty lime juice.  While the sumptuous ceviche marinates, try your hand at mixing Peru’s national cocktail. Gain insight into the cultural significance of the drink, learning about how Peru dedicates a national holiday to the beverage. Mix a delicious grape brandy with lemon juice, egg whites, sugar syrup, and Angostura bitters then pleasure your palate with the sweet taste of a pisco sour.  After enriching your knowledge of local cuisine, sit down to enjoy an authentic Peruvian lunch inspired by regional recipes. Return to your Lima hotel when the tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Take a guided market tour, watch a cooking demonstration and discover the signature tastes of Peru: fish ceviche and the pisco sour cocktail. You'll visit a typical fresh produce market in Lima, and learn how to prepare Peru’s national dish and drink. Then sit back and relax, and enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

  • Lunch

  • Ceviche and Pisco Sour demonstration class

  • Gratuities

  • Additional food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Viajes Pacifico

About operator:

If you’re visiting Lima for the first time, orient yourself in Peru’s chaotic capital city with ease on a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. As well as benefiting from the insider knowledge of a guide, you are transported between Lima’s top attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

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