Peruvian cuisine

Peruvian Food Tour: A Journey Through Lima’s Flavors

$0.00 / private service / 2 people

CategoryCultural

Duration4 to 5 hours
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

RequirementsNo experience required

Type of servicePrivate

Discover the unique flavours of Peru, widely regarded as one of the world's top culinary destinations, on this gastronomic tour of Lima, the culinary capital of South America and a city renowned for its world-class restaurants and celebrated chefs. You will be captivated by the unique flavours and amazing culinary techniques. Explore traditional markets, local restaurants and ceviche bars, where you can sample iconic dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, causa limeña and anticuchos, as well as desserts like suspiro a la limeña and mazamorra morada. You will also learn about the fusion of Incan, Spanish, African, Chinese and Japanese influences, and the blend of coastal, highland and jungle cuisines that have shaped Peru's rich culinary heritage. The tour includes tastings, live demonstrations and the chance to cook alongside expert chefs. This is an unforgettable gastronomic journey that fuses aromas and flavours to narrate the history and diversity of Peru through its cuisine, immersing you in its rich cultural heritage.

Overview

Itinerary

• The service

The service

1. Meeting and welcome
   Pick up at your hotel (Miraflores/San Isidro) or agreed meeting point.
   Introduction to the guide and brief introduction to Peruvian cuisine.

2. Visit to a local market
   Guided tour of a traditional market to learn about native ingredients such as potatoes, chili peppers, exotic fruits, and fresh produce. Seasonal fruit tasting.

3. Hands-on cooking class
   Participate in a cooking class at a restaurant or culinary workshop. Learn how to prepare ceviche and pisco sour step by step.

4. Traditional lunch or dinner
   Enjoy a full three-course menu: starter (causa or papa a la huancaína), main course (lomo saltado, ají de gallina or similar), and dessert (suspiro a la limeña or mazamorra). Includes a local drink.

5. Sweet ending
   Final visit to a Lima artisan café or pastry shop to try a traditional dessert or Peruvian coffee.

Prices / Rates

• Shared group tour: USD 85.00 per person
• Private tour (2 to 4 people): USD 99.00 per person
• Children (5 to 10 years old): USD 65.00 per person
• Children under 5 years old: Free (no menu)

Included & Excluded

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