PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 markets tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Taste Cusco with a small-group market walk, pisco cocktails, and hands-on cooking of ceviche, causa limeña, and quinoa tamal.
“It was a great introduction to peruvian cuisine! Market tour was lovely and chef Jorge was great”
A full day in the Sacred Valley: Pisac market and Ollantaytambo fortress with the Temple of the Sun, plus a buffet lunch and hotel transfers.
“This tour was very informative and punctual. The lunch buffet was wonderful, and all the sites were incredible to see. If you are looking for an easy way to see several locations around Cusco with one easy tour, I recommend!”
A 4-hour English street food tour through Lima’s historic center, with market stops, Chinatown bites, and classic casona chilcano.
“We loved our food and city tour with our guide, Aura. After talking for just a few minutes, she perfectly tailored the tour to our interest in the history of Lima while still making every food stop. The food was delicious, plentiful and varied. Without this tour, I don’t think our visit to Lima would…”
Cusco market tour then cook Peru’s rocoto relleno, causa rellena, pisco cocktails, and choose your main dish with dietary options.
“It was so much fun? We really enjoyed our guides expertise and how much he helped us with our cooking. The food was delicious and the Pisco Sour was amazing! I would do it again!”
Small-group Cusco city tour with hotel pickup, a market stop, Qorikancha, and the Cathedral, plus bilingual guidance in 3.5 hours.
“Cusco is a historic city and Jose Marie did an excellent job telling the stories and explaining the subtleties of Cusco. The tour was at a leisurely pace which is important considering the risk of altitude sickness in Cusco. The highlights are the Sun Temple and Carhedral for historical contexts and the market for a…”
Small-group Lima food tour with Surquillo market fruit tasting plus a 4-course Peruvian cooking class at SkyKitchen.
“This was an exceptional tour from the local markets to the kitchen's rooftop terrace overlooking the city. We were especially grateful that the chefs created a vegan version of their cooking class! Thank you for being a highlight of our trip!”
Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana tour in Iquitos with local guide Marlon Ashanga, boat ride, tastings, and Amazon day-to-day life.
“Marlon was an excellent tour guide! He guided us around the market, making sure to stop and explain what was on display for most of the stalls we passed by. He was extremely patient with our questions and allowed us to sample some of the food that was on display. Our visit to the floating…”
Lima market tour plus cooking class in Surquillo: guided tasting, causa and ceviche, pisco cocktail, 2-course meal, recipes.
“Great experience in Lima. Our tour at the market was amazing with Camila. Very knowledgeable about the variety of Peruvian products. The cooking class was incredible with Jorge. He is very friendly and fun. Highly recommended activity and the organization was great!”
Cook a 3-course Peruvian meal with Maido’s former creative chef in Lima. Learn Pisco Sour, enjoy fruit tasting, and visit Huaca Pucllana.
“Hector is absolutely awesome. We have had the best day today trying lots of Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Hector has lots of anecdotes about his previous time in Australia, and around the world. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Be sure to follow the directions and you will find the cooking school pretty easily.”
Vegan Peruvian cooking class in Cusco with San Pedro Market visit and two pisco cocktails. Make vegan ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal.
“The meeting point can be confusing . They asked to meet at door number one. Its very clearly marked on the lower portion , once you see it its on the actual green door to the main entrance .”
