• Lima - Ready to explore the culinary world?

Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey at Lima’s vibrant Surquillo Market, a bustling center of Peruvian cuisine. Guided by a knowledgeable expert and a talented local chef, this 2.5-hour adventure will immerse you in the lively sights, enticing aromas, and bold flavors of one of Lima’s most genuine districts.

Begin your exploration by wandering through the market and sampling a variety of exotic Peruvian fruits. Then, proceed to a nearby restaurant for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare three Peruvian classics: fresh ceviche, savory causa rellena, and the iconic pisco sour. Conclude this delightful experience with a delicious traditional dessert that perfectly complements the journey!

• Local guide and chef
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Alcoholic beverages

• Pick up and drop off not included

• Fruits tasting - Taste 4 exotic fruits while visiting the Surquillo Market
• Pisco Sour - Peru’s most famous cocktail, made of pisco, lima, egg white and syrup
• Causa rellena - Mashed yellow potatoes seasoned with lime and ají, and filled with chicken or seafood.
• Ceviche - Peru’s most famous dish! Fresh white fish, lime, ají… and more ingredients that will be discover as you prepare it.
• Picarones (or similar) - Finish on a sweet touch, with a typical Peruvian dessert.

Start your adventure at the lively Surquillo Market, where you can taste exotic fruits and discover the cultural importance of Peru’s essential and unique ingredients. An expert guide will share intriguing stories as you wander through bustling stalls brimming with fresh produce and local delicacies, providing an authentic taste of Peru’s culinary core.

Following the market visit, proceed to a nearby restaurant for an interactive cooking class led by a skilled local chef. Here, you’ll learn to create three iconic Peruvian dishes: ceviche, a refreshing mix of fresh fish, citrus juice, and spices; causa rellena, a layered dish of mashed potatoes, avocado, and a savory filling; and the classic pisco sour, a perfectly frothy cocktail made with pisco, lime, and egg white.

As you cook, you’ll acquire practical skills, cooking techniques, and a deeper appreciation for Peru’s rich culinary traditions.

To complete this unforgettable experience, enjoy a traditional Peruvian dessert.

• It is really important to advise any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking, otherwise we cannot assure we will be able to adapt the menu the day of the tour.
• This tour can’t be adapated to those on vegetarian or vegan diet.
• If you don’t eat fish or suffer from a seafood allergy, we currently don’t have a way to provide alternatives for the cooking class..
• Passport number, country of issue and date of entry to Peru is required before the tour for all the tour participants in order to exonerate you from the 18% sales tax.

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