Callao: Gastronomic Tour, Ceviche Tasting and Boat Ride

Miraflores, Peru



Explore Callao’s seafood culture with a local market visit, boat ride, ceviche tasting, seafood lunch, and a hands-on ceviche and pisco sour class.

Highlights

  • Taste traditional ceviche at a local Callao street stand.
  • Explore Callao Bay by boat with a local fisherman as your host.
  • Learn to prepare Peruvian ceviche and a classic pisco sour.
  • Visit Minka Market and discover Peru’s fresh seafood selection.
  • Enjoy a traditional breakfast and a seafood lunch in Callao.

Description

Start your day with an early pickup from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro and travel to Callao, Peru’s historic port. Your gastronomic experience begins at Minka Market, where you will discover the variety of fresh fish and seafood brought to the local market.

Continue to the traditional Rovira restaurant for a local breakfast featuring the famous pan con pejerrey, a classic Callao specialty. Then head to the fishermen’s port for a boat ride around Callao Bay. During the ride, your local host will share stories about the daily work of fishermen and how their catch reaches markets and restaurants.

Next, stop at a popular local ceviche stand to taste freshly prepared ceviche. Finally, visit a seafood restaurant for a demonstration of how to prepare traditional Peruvian ceviche, accompanied by a demonstration of how to prepare a pisco sour. Enjoy a seafood lunch before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

Includes

  • Private round-trip transportation.
  • Official bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
  • Traditional breakfast at Rovira restaurant.
  • Boat ride around Callao Bay.
  • Ceviche tasting at a local street stand.
  • Seafood lunch with a beverage.
  • Ceviche preparation demonstration.
  • Pisco sour preparation demonstration.
  • Ingredients for the ceviche and pisco sour demonstrations.
  • Permanent assistance throughout the tour.

Excludes

  • Personal expenses.
  • Additional food or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips for the guide, driver, or local hosts.
  • Purchases at Minka Market or other stops.

Important Information

  • Please provide your hotel name and address in Miraflores or San Isidro after booking so we can arrange your pickup. Pickup starts early in the morning, between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM, depending on your hotel location. The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready at the hotel entrance a few minutes before the confirmed pickup time. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Bring sun protection, a camera, and some cash for personal expenses. The boat ride takes place in Callao Bay and may be subject to weather and sea conditions. The tour includes seafood tasting and lunch. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes tasting traditional ceviche, a boat ride in Callao Bay with a local fisherman, learning to prepare ceviche and pisco sour, visiting Minka Market, and enjoying a traditional breakfast and seafood lunch.
The tour starts with an early pickup from hotels in Miraflores or San Isidro in Lima, Peru.
Yes, the tour offers a hands-on experience where you learn to prepare traditional Peruvian ceviche and a classic pisco sour.
A local fisherman hosts the boat ride, sharing insights about Callao Bay and its fishing culture.
The tour includes a visit to Minka Market, a popular seafood market in Callao where fresh fish and seafood are showcased.
Yes, the tour includes a traditional breakfast and a seafood lunch in Callao.
The duration can vary; check the tour website for current schedule and timing details.
No prior cooking experience is needed; the cooking session is designed for all skill levels.
It is best to notify the tour provider in advance to accommodate any dietary restrictions during meals.
The tour is available throughout the year; check the website for availability and weather considerations in Peru.

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