Lima Tasting Experience: Market Tour, Cooking & City Highlights

What to Expect

Delight your senses with Peru's rich gastronomy on a full-day city tour and cooking class in Lima. Under the guidance of an expert chef, prepare Peruvian dishes. Afterward, embark on a city tour, visiting key attractions such as the main square and the San Francisco Monastery Catacombs. Discover Lima's fascinating history with your expert guide and enjoy convenient round-trip hotel transportation on this tour.

Menu

Starters (Choose one from this list)

• Ceviche: The freshest fish marinated with "Leche de tigre": a mixture of fish juice, lemon, red chili, onion, cilantro, garlic, and spices. Enjoy its unique flavor intensity. "Leche de tigre" enhances the flavor of the fish while creating a perfect marinade that brings out the spiciness and sourness. It is accompanied by onions, sweet potato, and Peruvian corn; generating an explosion of freshness and textures in every bite.
• Causa: Delicately prepared layers of mashed potatoes, seasoned with lemon, yellow chili, salt, and oil, and accompanied by a select mix of vegetables and quinoa. Its colorful presentation and flavor mixture make it a popular starter in Peruvian cuisine.
• Stuffed Potato: This dish features mashed potatoes filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, onions, olives, and boiled eggs. The stuffed potatoes are delicately fried until golden brown and crispy, creating a perfect balance between the crunchy exterior and the tender, savory interior. An authentic expression of Peruvian home cooking at its finest.

Main Course (Choose one from this list)

• Lomo Saltado: An emblematic dish that fuses Chinese and Peruvian influences. It consists of pieces of beef sautéed over high heat with onion, tomato, yellow chili pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar, achieving a juicy and intense flavor. It is served with French fries and white rice, combining textures and flavors in a perfect balance.
• Ají de Pollo: Prepared with shredded chicken breast, cooked in a thick sauce made with yellow chili and spices. Its texture is enriched with cheese and nuts, adding depth to the flavor. It is served with white rice, boiled potatoes, boiled egg, and black olives, achieving a delicious and balanced combination that makes it one of the most beloved dishes in Peru.
• Pescado a la Chorrillana: Fried fish fillet, covered with an exquisite sauce made from onions, tomatoes, garlic, and chili peppers, which provides an intensity of unique and authentic flavors. This delicious dish is accompanied by soft sweet potatoes and rice, creating a perfect combination of textures and aromas that delights the palate.

Note:

• All dishes are available in vegetarian options, replacing meat with equally delicious ingredients.
• If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.

Schedule

8:30 AM: Hotel pick up

8:35 AM: Car transfer to Surquillo area

9:00 AM: Arrival at the local market (Mercado 2 de Surquillo) and guided exploration, including:

• Context and traditional market routine briefing
• Local ingredients and products presentation
• Exotic fruits sampling
• Hidden-gems and local food “secrets”
• Fish and seafood products explanation

9:20 AM: Car transfer to Miraflores area

9:30 AM: Arrival to Haku’s Kitchen

9:40 AM: Cooking class, including:

• Traditional flavors and processes explanation
• Cooking guidance by a chef and a guide
• Starter plate and main course
• Fruit sampling and soft beverage
• Native potatoes sampling

1:00 PM: End of class and free time to explore Miraflores surroundings

2:00 PM: Transfer to Lima Historic Center

2:45 PM: City Center walking tour including:

• San Martin Square
• Lima´s Main Square (Plaza Mayor)
• Jirón de la Unión
• San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs
• Other iconic buildings and spots in route: Presidential Palace, City Hall, Lima’s Cathedral, etc

5:30 PM: Transfer to hotel area

6:00 PM: Hotel drop off