PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular shopping tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
San Pedro Market and hands-on Cusco cooking class: make ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal, craft pisco cocktails, and finish with picarones.
Most Popular“Eric, our guide, was very knowledgeable and nice. The food was delicious and the drinks were wonderful.”
Full-day Sacred Valley trip with Pisac market and Ollantaytambo Fortress, plus guided ruins, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Your guide was great, sites were great! With this one be careful to find out what’s included prior because even though it was stated that entrance fees were included we had to pay again at the sites .”
A 4-hour Lima street food tour through plazas, Mercado Central, and Barrio Chino’s chifa, with tastings and drinks along the way.
“This was such a great tour. Our guide Aura was so knowledgeable and took her time explaining the culture and the history of the buildings in Peru . It was not just about the food which was amazing.. it was great to hear her explain about what the locals eat. She is an amazing guide.”
Four hours of San Pedro market browsing and hands-on Peruvian cooking in Cusco, with pisco cocktails and your choice of lomo saltado or ceviche.
“We really enjoyed our cooking class with Rolan. Very knowledgeable and kind local with a passion for cooking. The final result looked Michelin-like! Highly recommended.”
Cusco highlights in 3.5 hours: San Cristóbal views, San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, and Cusco Cathedral with pickup included.
“The tour was great and took me to some great sights in Cusco. The Temple of the Sun was particulary good to learn about. I only wish the tour had lasted a little bit longer. Though because I was the only person on the tour, perhaps it would be longer if there were more persons.”
Lima’s Surquillo Market meets SkyKitchen cooking class: 35+ fruit tasting, Andean ingredients, and a hands-on 4-course lunch.
“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.”
Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana boat ride in Iquitos with local guide Marlon Ashanga. Tastings, daily life, and real questions.
“If I could rate this experience an 20/10, I would. Marlon is an amazing/incredible tour guide, he literally handles everything for you, all you have to do is enjoy. His English is excellent, is very accommodating, and is very knowledgeable about the area. I was planning on going to Belen Market by myself and I’m…”
Surquillo market tour and hands-on Lima cooking class with a 2-course meal and pisco cocktail. Small group, pickup included.
“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time…”
Private Lima cooking with Maido alumnus Chef Hector Aguilar. Learn Pisco Sour, cook 5 dishes, eat lunch, get eBook.
“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 a San Pedro Market visit and 2 cocktails, including 100% plant-based ceviche, causa, tamal.
“Chef Jesus was wonderful. The market tour was fascinating and the food we made was really good. Pretty good cocktails too! Overall I highly recommend this class. If I’m ever back I’ll definitely do it again.”
Private 2-3 hour Iquitos tour: Belen Market, jungle finds and traditional medicine, then a boat ride to the Floating City over water.
“One of the best days we’ve had in Peru. The guide kelwin was very knowledgeable spoke great English. Would highly recommend!”
Explore San Pedro market ingredients, learn Peruvian cooking with an expert chef, and make a lunch with Pisco Sour in Cusco.
“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”
Taste 9 Lima snacks with a local guide on a 3-hour market walk through Barrios Altos, Chinatown, and Central Market. Food included.
“The tour was so amazing! I learned so much about Lima and the food was beyond our expectations! The guide was wonderful and allowed us to take video and pictures when we needed too which was amazing.”
A 6-hour private Lima tour mixing markets, colonial landmarks, the San Francisco catacombs, Barranco, and Miraflores ocean views.
“J ai vraiment adoré cette journée avec Jordan un guide passionné par la culture, l histoire du Pérou. Je recommande à 1000% il nous a appris et montré l essentielle et surtout un VRAI savoir! Bravo Jordan tu m a fais aimé Lima et son histoire. Si un jour je reviens a Lima c est…”
Taste 35+ exotic fruits at Lima’s Surquillo Market, then cook a 4-course Peruvian meal with pisco sour in a small-group class.
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