• Barranco - We’ll begin our journey at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC Barranco) — a serene, green oasis that sets the tone for the adventure ahead. Here, we’ll break the ice, provide an overview of the tour, and highlight what makes this experience unique compared to a typical tourist walk.

Bonus Moment: We’ll launch our first drone flight here to capture your journey from above — so get ready to shine as the star of your own travel video!

• Barranco - Stop 2: Emoliente – Sip an Ancestral Elixir

It’s time to drink like the locals — and the ancestors! At this stop, we’ll sample emoliente, a traditional Peruvian herbal drink filled with natural ingredients from the Andes and Amazon. It’s warm, healing, and crafted with a blend of herbs that showcase Peru’s incredible biodiversity.

More than just a drink — it’s a potion passed down from Inca times, believed to cure everything from a cold to heartbreak.

Let’s toast to your health — Peruvian style!

• Santiago de Surco - Stop 3: Traditional Peruvian Breakfast in Old Santiago de Surco

We’ll venture into the oldest part of Barranco, the historic Santiago de Surco district, to enjoy a classic Peruvian breakfast at a cherished local spot — the kind of place only locals frequent.

On the menu:

Chicharrón – crispy, deep-fried pork

Camote frito – golden sweet potato slices

Salsa criolla – a zesty onion and lime topping

Tamal – soft, savory corn dough filled with seasoned meat

Freshly brewed Peruvian coffee and toasted bread to complete the meal

✨ It’s a full-on feast, just like Sundays at grandma’s house — bold, comforting, and unforgettable.

• Santiago de Surco - Stop 4: Chinese-Peruvian Flavors at a True Cantonese Chifa

Next, we visit an exclusive, family-run Chifa where the owners — straight from Canton — have brought authentic recipes to life in Lima.

While enjoying classic Chinese-Peruvian dishes, we’ll dive into a quick slideshow talk on how Peru’s cuisine became a rich fusion of Asian, African, European, and Indigenous influences.

✨ A crash course in culinary history — served with soy sauce and soul.

• Santiago de Surco - Stop 5: Huatia Surcana – A Hidden Local Treasure

This is Surco’s pride — the legendary Huatia Surcana, a dish you won’t find anywhere else in Peru. Earth-cooked, old-school, and deeply rooted in the neighborhood’s history, it’s a true culinary time capsule.

Slow-cooked meat, native herbs, and smoky flavor — straight from the soil to your soul.

✨ Want more? Other traditional dishes are available, but this is the one locals line up for.

• Santiago de Surco - ☕ Stop 6. Optional stop: Coffee Break at a Historic Café

For those who want to slow down, we’ll stop at an old-school coffee shop packed with history from Santiago de Surco’s past — a place where stories linger as long as the aroma.

The coffee? Sourced straight from the Peruvian jungle, rich, bold, and proudly local.

✨ A perfect pause to sip, reflect, and soak in the heritage.

• Santiago de Surco - Stop 7: Local Market Adventure – Shop Like a Local

Time to dive into the real everyday Peru! We’ll visit a traditional local market, bustling with color, sounds, and the smell of fresh herbs and ripe fruit.

Mingle with locals buying ingredients for lunch, and pick out your own products — veggies, meats, spices — at local prices, just like a true vecino.

✨ What you buy is what you’ll cook — freedom, freshness, and full-on flavor.

• Santiago de Surco - ‍ Stop 8: Secret Kitchen Cooking Class

We’ll finish in a hidden kitchen, where you’ll become the chef. Guided by local experts, you’ll learn to cook two iconic Peruvian dishes and shake up your own Pisco Sour like a pro.

️ Then it’s time to get creative — in our experimental sauce lab, you’ll mix native ingredients to craft your very own Peruvian sauce… and yes, you even get to name it after yourself.

✨ A flavorful, hands-on finale to a day packed with culture, taste, and fun.

• Barranco - ‍♂️ Return to Barranco & Farewell

After a day full of flavors and unforgettable moments, your guide will escort you back to Barranco.

This is the perfect moment to share your thoughts, ask final questions, and if you enjoyed the experience, tip your guide as a gesture of appreciation. (140 - 150 is what normally guests tip for this service)

We’ll part ways with full stomachs, new skills, and memories you’ll carry long after the tour ends.

• Expert foodie guide
• Stunning drone shots
• Pro-shot video of your adventure
• 5 local hidden-gem restaurants
• Immersive projections for history class about food

• Meals
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Not included: Tips for the guide

Join our complimentary culinary tour — a 3.5-hour journey of flavors through the authentic heart of Barranco.

Indulge in as many samples as you wish, akin to a perfume tasting. Experience bold Creole dishes without modern twists — just genuine, local flavors.

We explore hidden gems where recipes are cherished, prices are local, and the atmosphere is authentic.

INCLUDES:

1. Cooking class in a very secretive kitchen.

2. Pisco Sour Master class using traditional techniques.

3. Visits to 3 hidden gem local restaurants.

4. Professional drone footage for your video.

5. Projector for a slideshow about Peruvian cuisine.

6. Choose from over 20 local main courses, appetizers, and desserts.

7. Professional 8K video of your tour (ONLY 60 SEC REEL). Longer versions available for purchase.

8. Official tour guide specializing in Peruvian cuisine.

9. FREE GUIDE with detailed information about the tour.

10. Experimental cooking class to create your own sauce with native and foreign ingredients.

Not included:

Tips for the guide, estimated at 150 per person.

• Bring 3.50 soles for round trip public transportation

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