Peru · MARKETS IN LIMA
The 8 markets in Lima below are priced, timed and sorted by what they ask of a day. Start at the top; it is there because more travellers book it than anything else.
Taste Lima street food, visit Mercado Central, explore Chinatown, and see historic landmarks on a four-hour English-language food tour.
“Aura was excellent during the tour and very informative”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 Peruvian fruits, and cook a four-course lunch with a Pisco Sour in Lima.
“Educational class which also allowed us to immerse ourselves in Peruvian culture. This class allowed us to identify foods as we continued our travels through South America.”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian produce, and cook causa and ceviche with local chefs in Lima for $66.75.
“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 Peruvian classics with former Maido chef Hector Aguilar, visit Huaca Pucllana, make Pisco Sours, and enjoy a three-course meal in Lima.
“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.”
Taste nine Peruvian foods across Lima’s markets, Chinatown, and street stalls on a practical three-hour food tour.
“it ended up as a private tour, Giovanna was very friendly, knowledgeable and keen to share everything she knows. it's was very easy and comfortable to spend 2 hours with her while she showed me around and explained about the different foods I tasted. I highly recommend this tour for an introduction to Lima & street food.”
Explore Lima’s markets, colonial center, catacombs, Barranco, and Miraflores on a private six-hour tour with local food tasting.
“Guide parlant très bien français Guide intéressant Visite du marché de Lima et de tout le centre fort instructif, dégustation de nombreux fruits de la région délicieux. N’ayant qu’une journée à Lima cela nous a permis d’avoir un aperçu la ville avec une personne du pays.”
Review of Lima’s Surquillo market tour, 35-fruit tasting, and four-course cooking class, with practical advice on food, value, timing, and logistics.
Explore Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian fruit, cook ceviche and causa, and mix a pisco sour in this friendly Lima food tour.
“We loved the walk in the market before the cooking class. The restaurant venue for the class was perfect. We enjoyed the drink and two items were prepared. It was fun and delicious. Our best tour of the trip.”
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