Lima

Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour

5.0(44 reviews)2h 30minFree cancellation

Description

Begin your journey in the vibrant Surquillo Market, where you'll sample exotic fruits and uncover the cultural significance of Peru's essential and unique ingredients. Your expert guide will share fascinating stories as you explore bustling stalls filled with fresh produce and local delicacies, offering a true taste of Peru’s culinary heart. After the market, head to a nearby restaurant for a hands-on cooking class led by a talented local chef. Here, you'll learn to prepare three iconic Peruvian dishes: ceviche, a refreshing combination 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 gain practical skills, cooking techniques, and a deeper appreciation of Peru's rich gastronomic traditions. To round off this memorable experience, indulge in a traditional Peruvian dessert.

Highlights

Cooking Classes
Ports of Call Tours
Small Group
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
Food & Drink
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

1x pisco sour
Causa rellena (starter), ceviche (main), picarones or similar (dessert)
Local guide and chef
Fruits tasting (4)

Not included

Pick up and drop off not included

Itinerary

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Ready to dive into the kitchen? Begin an unforgettable culinary adventure in Lima’s bustling Surquillo Market, a lively hub of Peruvian gastronomy. With the guidance of a knowledgeable expert and a skilled local chef, this 2.5-hour experience will immerse you in the vibrant sights, captivating scents, and bold flavors of one of Lima’s most authentic districts. Start your journey by exploring the market and tasting an assortment of exotic Peruvian fruits. From there, head to a nearby restaurant for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll master the art of creating three Peruvian classics: fresh ceviche, flavorful causa rellena, and the iconic pisco sour. To top it all off, indulge in a delicious traditional dessert that perfectly rounds out this delightful experience!

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting just outside the entrance of the Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores hotel located on Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117 wearing a red lanyard. Beware: there's another entrance on the Ricardo Palma Avenue – that's not the one! Please be on time as we can only allow a 5-minute grace period.

Useful information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted