Itinerary
Discover what awaits you in the GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE LIMA – HALF DAY
day 1
Local Market
Discover Lima through its food.
We explore a traditional market, taste Peruvian fruits and, with a chef, make our own ceviche and pisco sour.
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Pick-up in Lima
By tourist transport · morning or afternoon shift · Hotel → Market
We pick you up at your accommodation, within the service areas of Lima, in the shift you booked.
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Traditional Lima market
On foot, guided visit · Traditional market
Among colorful stalls and aromas, we discover the fresh produce, aromatic herbs, exotic fruits and local products of Peruvian cuisine. We taste typical fruits, many native to Peru, and learn their stories and uses.
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Ceviche class with a chef Highlight
Hands-on class · Cooking studio
In a modern cooking studio, a professional chef welcomes us. Aprons on, we learn the origin of ceviche, the value of each ingredient and its techniques, and make our own ceviche with fresh seafood.
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Making pisco sour
Hands-on class · Cooking studio
The chef tells us the story of the pisco sour, Peru’s signature cocktail, and guides us step by step so each of us shakes and makes our own.
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Final tasting
At the table, with the group · Cooking studio
We sit down to enjoy the ceviche and pisco sour we made, in a relaxed atmosphere. At the end, drop-off is at the service’s set points; the return to your hotel is not included.
Tour details
- Duration: Approx. 4 hours · morning or afternoon shift
- Group: 2 to 8 people
- Difficulty: Easy · no cooking experience needed
- Tasting: Typical fruits, ceviche and pisco sour
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Includes
Transport and guide
- Tourist transport: Pick-up in Lima’s service areas.
- Professional bilingual guide: Spanish and English.
- Ongoing assistance.
- First aid kit.
Food experience
- Visit to a local market.
- Tasting of typical fruits.
- Hands-on Peruvian cooking class with a chef.
- Preparation and tasting: Ceviche and pisco sour.
Not include
Not included
- Other food and drinks: Beyond the program’s tastings.
- Return to the hotel.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
Prices GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE LIMA – HALF DAY
Rates per person
Traveling soon? We recommend booking early to secure your date, but depending on the date you can also book just a few days ahead. Ask us about availability.
Additional services
- Private service: Also in other languages, subject to availability. Ask your sales agent for the price.
- Pick-up outside the service areas: A meeting point or extra transfer, subject to availability and cost.
Need help with your trip?
Our team will help you plan your experience.
Packaging list
- Comfortable clothes: To walk around the market and cook with ease.
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers: There is some walking around the market.
- Light jacket: Especially in the cooler months.
- Sun protection: Sunglasses, cap or hat and sunscreen.
- Phone or camera: Fully charged.
- Documents: Original, valid passport or ID, plus a digital copy.
- Cash in soles: In case you want to buy local products or souvenirs at the market.
Recomendations
- Comfortable clothes and shoes: We walk through a traditional market and do hands-on cooking.
- Changing weather: Lima’s weather varies during the day; bring a light jacket, especially in the cooler months.
- Watch your belongings: Keep your personal items in sight at the market and the other venues.
- Follow the chef: Follow their instructions when preparing and handling food.
- For everyone: No cooking skills needed; the experience is designed for all levels.
- Allergies: If you have any allergy, intolerance or dietary restriction, let us know when you book.
- Children: They can join under the supervision of their parents or companions. Every passenger needs their own seat in the vehicle.
- Cash in soles: Handy for buying local products or souvenirs at the market.
F.A.Qs
What does the tour include?
A visit to a traditional market, a tasting of typical fruits, a hands-on Peruvian cooking class with a professional chef, and the preparation and tasting of ceviche and pisco sour.
How long is it?
Half a day, about 4 hours, in the morning or afternoon shift, depending on what you book.
How big is the group?
It is a shared service for 2 to 8 people, so the experience is organized, comfortable and hands-on.
Do we visit a traditional market?
Yes. You will discover fresh ingredients, exotic fruits, aromatic herbs and local products used in Peruvian cuisine.
Do we taste fruits at the market?
Yes. You will taste typical fruits, some native to Peru, and learn about their characteristics and uses in cooking.
Is the cooking class included?
Yes. It is a hands-on Peruvian cooking class with a professional chef, who explains the ingredients, techniques and secrets of each dish.
Will I learn to make ceviche?
Yes. You make your own ceviche with fresh products and traditional seasonings, and learn its history, cultural importance and techniques.
Do we make pisco sour?
Yes. The chef tells you the origin and history of this Peruvian cocktail, and each participant makes their own pisco sour following the chef’s instructions.
Can I taste what I make?
Yes. At the end of the class you taste the ceviche and pisco sour you made, together with the group.
Are food and drinks included?
The tasting of typical fruits and what is made in class, ceviche and pisco sour, are included. Other drinks or extras are not.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, if you are staying in Lima’s service areas. For other areas we can arrange a meeting point or an extra transfer, subject to availability and cost.
Is the return to the hotel included?
No. At the end, drop-off is at the service’s set points.
Is the service private or shared?
Shared, in tourist transport. If you prefer a private service, ask your sales agent.
How difficult is it?
Easy. No cooking experience is needed; the activities are simple and fun, following the chef.
Do I need to know how to cook?
No. It is designed for beginners. The chef gives you instructions and support throughout the activity.
Can children and older adults take part?
Yes. It is ideal for families, couples and travelers of all ages. Minors take part under the supervision of their parents or companions.
Do children pay for a seat?
Yes. For safety and comfort, every passenger who takes a place in the vehicle needs their own seat, according to the booking conditions.
What if I have an allergy or dietary restriction?
Let us know when you book so we can inform the experience team in advance.
In which languages is the service offered?
With a professional bilingual guide in Spanish and English. For other languages, ask beforehand about the availability of a private service.
What clothes should I wear?
Comfortable, seasonal clothing, comfortable shoes, a light jacket in the cooler months, a cap or hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. You will find the full list in the What to bring tab.
Should I bring any documents?
Yes. Bring your original, valid passport or ID and a digital backup copy.
Does it run all year?
Yes, subject to availability and operating conditions.
Will I get information before the tour?
Yes. One day before, we will contact you to confirm the details, the pick-up time and instructions.
What if I feel unwell?
Our guides carry a first aid kit and are trained to give basic assistance. If anything happens, we will arrange the help you need.
How does the booking process work?
1. Availability check: Write to us at info@sakuraexpedition.com or on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 with your preferred date. We will confirm the time, the pick-up point and the details.
2. Traveler details: We need each participant’s full name, passport or ID number, nationality and date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy), exactly as shown on the document they will present on the day of the tour.
3. Payment: Once availability is confirmed, we will send you the payment instructions. When we receive it, we confirm your booking.
4. Service confirmation: You will receive the confirmation with the details, the time and the pick-up location. One day before, we will contact you to reconfirm everything.
Can I cancel or change the date?
Yes, you can request it. Conditions and possible fees depend on how far in advance you ask and on the service’s policies, so we recommend checking them before you pay.
Why choose this tour?
Because you discover Peruvian cuisine in an authentic, hands-on way: you visit a traditional market, get to know local ingredients, make ceviche and pisco sour with a chef and taste what you cooked.
Do you have more questions?
Message us on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 or email info@sakuraexpedition.com.
