Peru’s Culinary Identity: 10+ Tastes with Sherpa Food Tours



Explore Surquillo Market on a guided tour in Lima. Taste exotic fruits, savor ceviche and pisco, and experience the fusion of Nikkei or Amazonian cuisine with a local dessert.

Highlights

  • Explore Surquillo Market and taste exotic Amazonian and Andean fruits
  • Savor ceviche and pisco, and learn about the origins of these iconic dishes
  • Walk through Miraflores and see the contrast between the two districts
  • Visit Parque Kennedy and try traditional Criollo dishes and stews
  • Experience the fusion of Nikkei or Amazonian cuisine with a local dessert

Description

Begin your culinary journey at Surquillo Market with an exotic fruit & ingredients tasting. Surquillo Market is the ‘pantry of the gods,’ where world-class chefs find their inspiration. Explore the market's biodiversity and discover why Peruvian gastronomy dominates the global stage. Enjoy a sensorial session with rare Amazonian and Andean fruits. This is the raw biodiversity that fuels Peru’s most famous kitchens. Taste Peru's flagship dish, ceviche, made with market-fresh catch, perfectly balanced with the bright kick of the national spirit, Pisco. Then, witness the city’s pulse as you walk the frontier where the grit of Surquillo meets the sophisticated architecture of Miraflores. Navigate the iconic 'Cat Park' while savoring the soul-warming stews and comfort foods that define the Peruvian home. Experience the cutting edge of fusion with Japanese-Peruvian precision or the wild, untamed ingredients of the rainforest. Finally, wrap up with a handcrafted local dessert in the vibrant heart of the city.

Includes

Tasting of a combination of 10+ dishes and drinks All food and drinks Walking tour with a local guide Cultural and historical insights Meet and make new friends Discover the history behind each dish Small group for a personalized experience Vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free menus available - just let us know when you book!

Excludes

Gratuities Transportation to and from the meeting point

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