Peru · MARKETS
Every Peru itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 market tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Explore San Pedro Market, cook three Peruvian dishes, mix pisco cocktails, and enjoy picarones in this four-hour Cusco class.
“Loved this tour of the market and cooking class. By the end of the evening I'd learned how to make some delicious peruvian dishes and cocktails, as well as made some new "travel friends". Chef Eric and his team were excellent!!”
Explore Lima’s Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian fruits, and cook a generous three-course meal in this hands-on Miraflores class.
“What an incredible and magical cooking experience with Aaron and Marco. We kicked off the tour by a market tour and buying ingredients. We were told what are the options and the classics of Peruvian food. We then proceeded to the kitchen which is an opening kitchen and dining room with an incredible view. Plenty of food, great vibe and music, very detailed explanations and hands on experience where you try fol a variety of fruits and potatoes to the main dishes you cook. Highly highly recommend”
Explore San Pedro Market, cook four Peruvian courses, and make a Pisco Sour in this friendly four-hour Cusco culinary class.
“Very informative and relaxing. Went with my daughter and we met fellow travellers. I haven’t laughed so much in ages!”
Explore Lima’s Historic Center through tamales, anticuchos, markets, churros, pisco, and local stories on this four-hour walking food tour.
“Absolutely loved every minute of it! Enjoyed a lot talking to Marcos and leaning from him, as well as all the food we had a chance to taste.”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, prepare three Peruvian dishes and two pisco cocktails, and enjoy a four-hour cooking class for $67.
“Highlight of Cusco, great way to spend any adjusting days before you head on the Inca Trail. Eric was informative, and probably one of the most knowledgeable guides we had our whole trip. The cooking section was great fun”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, then cook ceviche, alpaca, dessert, and a Pisco Sour in a small-group Peruvian class.
“We really enjoyed our market tour and cooking class! We learned a lot about local ingredients, cuisine, and culture. Chris and Luigi were fun and informative teachers, the food and drinks we created were delicious, and the whole experience was wonderful!”
Taste 12 Peruvian snacks across Lima’s markets, Chinatown, and old town on a 3.5-hour walking food tour with local guides.
“A great snapshot of Lima and Peru through delicious, authentic food. The tour was fascinating, and wasn't just facts and dates but gave a great insight into the modern reality as well as the historical context. 100% recommend”
Explore Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo on a full-day Sacred Valley tour with lunch, a bilingual guide, and Cusco hotel transfers.
“I ca not say enough good things about this tour. Our guide, Manuel was amazing. He shared so much good information and we learned so much about the culture. Everyone visiting Cusco should take this tour!!!”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, prepare Peruvian dishes, taste native fruit, and make pisco sours in a small-group cooking class.
“A wonderful unique experience indeed. Visit to Peru is not complete without this experience! Am so very glad that we decided to do this - it was the best decision made. The chef was wonderful, love his generosity in sharing his knowledge during the market tour and the selection of food we cooked.”
Tour San Pedro Market, taste Peruvian specialties, and cook ceviche, lomo saltado, causa, and pisco sours in Cusco.
“My experience was extraordinary, and the culinary delights were superb. The class was insightful, and the market prices were extremely reasonable. I erred in not taking a taxi and instead opted to walk, resulting in shortness of breath during the market tour.”
Explore Lima’s historic center, central market, Plaza de Armas, and San Francisco catacombs on a small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Aura as our Guide. Her English is impeccable, and she was wonderfully friendly, funny and knowledgeable of all the areas along the walk through the historic district. Since we did this tour at the beginning of our visit to Lima, she also gave us some excellent advice of other areas, attractions and food. I highly recommend this tour and suggest booking the morning slot in order to beat the traffic.”
Taste Lima’s street food, markets, chilcanos, and chifa while exploring the historic center with an English-speaking local guide.
“This tour will leave you full and satisfied with all the best food Peru can offer. Best churros in ever had. Street market was amazing. Not only did we get food we have never tried before but also an amazing walking tour with history of the city”
Tour San Pedro Market, cook classic Peruvian dishes, and make a pisco cocktail with a local Cusco chef in this four-hour class.
“The flexibility for allergies, the interaction with all the participants, very clean location and materials.”
Review of Cusco’s 3.5-hour city tour, with San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, Cathedral, San Blas, tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“I'm so happy I made this booking! The tour company Viajes Pacificos was extremely organized and helped relieve any of my doubts about traveling solo. When I arrived to my hotel, a representative met me at my hotel to inform me where to meet my guide later that day. I was immediately put at ease! At the tour start time, Gabriel met me at my hotel as previously promised and we began our tour. I learned so much in such a short amount of time! Additionally, Gabriel was happy to take pictures of me in each of the locations which isn't always a guarantee when traveling alone. He gave great…”
Explore Lima’s historic center, Central Market, Spanish phrases, and San Francisco catacombs on a small-group walking tour.
“Theresa was a fun and informative guide for the two of us.”
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