PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 shopping 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.
“We had such a great time! It was a very authentic experience and we could tell that our guide was doing the cooking class with his heart. He is also a chef for many years and could tell some great stories :)”
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.
“What an amazing tour sampling various drinks and food around Lima. At the end of the tour we were full and enjoyed the various flavors and history. It was worth the time and money spent.”
Cusco market tour then cook Peru’s rocoto relleno, causa rellena, pisco cocktails, and choose your main dish with dietary options.
“Incredible cooking class with a competent chef, he took the time to explain all the different fruits we were seeing in the market. So far, one of the best activities I did in Cusco. Definetly recommend. Plus the food was DELICIOUS”
Small-group Cusco city tour with hotel pickup, a market stop, Qorikancha, and the Cathedral, plus bilingual guidance in 3.5 hours.
“Nice tour of the city. Small group and flexible. Moved around by car efficiently despite being able to do this on foot.”
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.
“We had an excellent tour with Marlon - he walked us through the Belen market which would have been overwhelming without him! He gave us a lot of information about the products for sale as well as cultural and historical tips. We tried several food items and he was very careful to share only what…”
Lima market tour plus cooking class in Surquillo: guided tasting, causa and ceviche, pisco cocktail, 2-course meal, recipes.
“The market tour and cooking class with Camila was excellent! Visiting the market first was such a great way to get to know about Peru's huge variety of fruits and vegetables, see the range of meats, herbs and foods for sale, and get to sample some too! Camila's knowledge was amazing and she was friendly…”
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 did a great job teaching us all about Peruvian cooking and food. We did this on our first day in Peru and the rest of the trip we were saying, "Oh we know about this!" As we are at restaurants. The food you make is also amazingly delicious at the end! Can't wait to…”
Vegan Peruvian cooking class in Cusco with San Pedro Market visit and two pisco cocktails. Make vegan ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal.
“I enjoyed the cooking class and market tour. Jorge was very comprehensive and friendly so I am confident to cook them at home by myself!”
