About this experience
Most gastronomic tours in Lima take you to restaurants. This one takes you where the real lime trees eat.
Enter Magdalena Market — a popular neighborhood market, far from the tourist circuit — and spend 2.5 hours eating as a local in one of Lima’s most authentic corners.
What makes this tour different?
Your guide was born and raised in Lima. It will take you straight to the stalls where neighbors queue early, introduce you to vendors by name, and tell you the story behind each dish — from the fish sandwich that has been served the same for decades, to the lady’s ceviche that she learned from her grandmother.
Then comes the unexpected part.
Hop on a tuk-tuk and arrive at Casa Taste Peru, a traditional family home that opens its doors exclusively to our visitors. There, your host teaches you how to prepare a pisco sour from scratch while telling you the story and ritual behind Peru’s national drink.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Preparation of Pisco Sour
- Lucuma Juice, Purple Girl, Coffee High
- Transfer in Tuk Tuk
- Chicken Tamale, Bread with Pejerrey and Exotic Fruits
- Ceviche, Stuffed Potato and Sautéed Loin
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Live Lima as a local in Magdalena Market. Together with an expert, you will taste the best ceviche, stuffed potato, bread with pejerrey and tamales. Cool off with natural juices and sample unique fruits and high-altitude coffee.
Continue with a tuk tuk ride through the neighborhood and finish preparing your own pisco sour at a local’s house.
The genuine essence of Peruvian cuisine in one tour!
Meeting and pickup information
- Tupac Amaru square, Jirón Bolognesi, Magdalena del Mar, Peru
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Taste Perú Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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