• Market No. 2 Surquillo - Accompanied by a professional chef and tour guide, visitors will explore the local market in Surquillo district, visiting various stands to discover a range of Peruvian products. Ingredients for the Peruvian dishes to be prepared in the kitchen will also be purchased here.
• Haku Tours - Tours in Lima & Authentic Food Tours - After acquiring all the necessary products at the local market, participants will proceed to the kitchen area. Here, all ingredients will be chopped and prepared for cooking.

Cooking will be done using ceramic pots, preserving the natural flavors as our ancestors did. The cooking lesson includes appetizers, a fruit festival, a starter, and a main course, with lunch served during the class.

• Plaza San Martin - A local tour guide will lead a visit to this charming square, cherished by locals for its gardens and pleasant atmosphere. The guide will also provide an insightful introduction to the country’s history, its people, and local life.
• Jirón de la Unión - This street is a must-see! It offers a panoramic view and showcases beautiful architecture, exquisite wooden balconies, impressive rock carvings, monumental churches, and religious altars. The lively local atmosphere, shops, chicken restaurants, and local music will ensure an exciting, happy, and interesting day!
• Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - After exploring Unión Street, the tour continues through Ucayali and Lampa streets to delve into Lima’s history and learn about its people and lifestyle. The visit includes one of Lima’s most remarkable attractions, the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating internal catacombs, offering insights into the culture and traditions of Lima’s inhabitants during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. This attraction promises to make the tour memorable!
• Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) - Enjoy a panoramic view of one of the country’s most significant residences, accompanied by a rich and informative explanation. This is where the president resides and works, and where the daily changing of the guard takes place. Visitors will appreciate the impressive architecture and historical significance of this site.
• RESTAURANTE CORDANO - Known as the oldest official bar in Peru, located next to the Presidential Palace, it is famous for hosting former presidents and writers, including Ernest Hemingway. This welcoming bar, though not luxurious, boasts great personality and character. Locals adore its traditional cuisine, such as Aji de gallina (creamy chicken), fresh ceviches, tongue stew, tasty anticuchos, and top-notch Pisco sours. A brief visit is planned.
• Lima Cathedral - During the colonial era, Lima was the center of religious power, presided over by this majestic cathedral. According to Catholic rules, no other church can be built higher than its towers. The facade is impressive, as is the surrounding art and architecture. It hosts the main and oldest religious ceremonies, and locals love to marry there. The best panoramic view of the Cathedral will be available for capturing stunning photos!
• Pasaje Santa Rosa - A delightful street where locals enjoy their day, often featuring temporary exhibitions. The atmosphere is comfortable, with a refreshing breeze. This location conceals the most important sacred rock for the still-living natives, used for offerings and payments to the gods like Mother Earth. Natives from Peru come here for various rituals, including dances, to keep their culture and energy alive. It’s a sacred place worth visiting to learn more!
• Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima - Considered the oldest convent in South America, it once had the tallest tower on the continent during the 17th century. It still functions as a convent today, with an impressive facade and a gleaming front altar. Visitors will see this site from the outside, as transportation back to accommodations (the Port of Callao or the airport) will be arranged here. If the church is open, a quick look inside is possible.
• Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - The Plaza de Armas is a must-see highlight! Influenced by Spanish architecture from the colonial era, it is surrounded by the first palaces, mansions, and castles built in South America, along with a beautiful main garden. Before visiting this site, a walk along Ancash Street will lead to the “Happy Inka market,” where visitors can admire local art, indigenous carvings, and textiles, and have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir of their visit to Lima!

• Professional Chef
• Bottled water
• Professional guide
• Entrance tickets to the Catacombs
• Snacks
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages
• Carbonated beverages

This is an all-encompassing culinary and historical journey encompassing the delights of Peruvian cuisine and the city’s noteworthy spots! We’ll explore the local market to understand the diversity of supplies, and enjoy a day in the shoes of a professional chef! Alongside our culinary experts, you’ll unravel the finest cooking tactics and secrets of Peruvian cookery!

Moreover, we’ll cover the gem spots of Lima’s Historic Center such as the Plaza de Armas, Lima’s Cathedral, the San Francisco Monastery with its astonishing Catacombs, and other historical sites that fill this one-of-a-kind experience with culture, heritage and taste!

Furthermore, it’s important for you to be aware that our enterprise mission is to back our charitable sister entity, Reciprocity NGO. The earnings from our tours enable Reciprocity NGO to carry out social initiatives that ameliorate the living conditions for communities grappling with poverty.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when you book your tour with us

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