Half Day Culinary Tour of Peru's Finest Cuisine

Enjoy a half day tour learning about the gastronomical secrets of one of the worlds riches cuisines! It is said that Peru's gastronomy is better than any in Latin America due to the fact that the capital of the Spanish viceroyalty was in Lima. The Spanish brought over their finest chefs and when they arrived they mixed their spices, recipes, and ideas with the idigenous flavors. This mix has created some of the most enjoyable dishes in all of the Americas. In this tour you will go from the market, to the kitchen, and finally to the table to enjoy each step of how Peruvians have created some of the most delicious food around.

We will pick you up at around 10.30am to begin your gastronomic tour in Lima:

You will start your tour off in the morning at a typical Peruvian market. At this market your guide will introduce you to Peruvian products such as exotic fruits from all areas of the country. If you like you can taste these fruits to see which one you enjoy the most. Lima is well known for its very fresh and amazingly prepared seafood dishes so a walk down the seafood part of the market is a must. All of the fish you will find has been caught that morning from the coast of Lima, considered one of the richests parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Once you have finished your visit to the market you will be transported to the exclusive and well known La Rosa Nautica Restaurant where you be able to try out your cooking skills at preparing one of the most famos Peruvian dishes, ceviche. You will also learn how to make the Peruvian national cocktail, the Pisco Sour. To end the tour you will enjoy a delicious lunch at La Rosa Nautica, consisting of the most famous dishes of Peruvian cuisine.

The tour lasts for approximately 4 1/2 hours, and after the lunch you be will taken back to your hotel. You will be back at your hotel around 3pm.

Prices are per person and in US Dollar. Prices are subject to change around holidays such as Easter, Christmas, New Year and other local festivities.

Price Includes:
• Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel
• Shared service with English speaking guide
• Lunch (set menu)

Price Does Not Include:
• Travel insurance
• Extras, tips and personal expenses

"The food in Lima is incredible and the gastronomic tour really gives you a good introduction to some of the most typical plates and cuisines you'll find there. I found myself really enjoying the market visit and learning about new fruits that I have never even seen or tasted before. The cooking class was excellent and the restaurant had the most spectacular views!"

John Rugger, Canada

"Very exciting - and very delicious food"

Ingrid Madsen, Denmark