LIMA · PERU
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The 10 most popular workshops in Lima, with prices, durations and a clear sense of what each one is actually like.
Hand-cook classic Lima dishes with a small chef-led group, learn Peru’s food history, and make Causa, ceviche, and a Pisco Sour.
“We love doing cooking classes when traveling and this was without a doubt one of the best. Chef Luis was excellent with explaining the history behind the dishes and the passion for cooking showed. I can never eat ceviche anywhere else after making it myself. Lol. Thank you for making the class a 10 out…”
Lima’s Surquillo market and Miraflores cooking studio pair hands-on Peruvian dishes with exotic fruit and potato tasting for $65.
“The food is excellent, the guide is very friendly…great experience in a very scenic part of the city!”
Bean-to-bar chocolate workshop at ChocoMuseo in Miraflores: roast and grind cacao, use a melangeur, taste drinks, and take home 130g.
“It was absolutely wonderful. Met tons of solo travelers and was a cute activity. You even got to take home chocolates. 10/10. Also you are in the Inka Plaza so you can grab souvenirs as well.”
Chef Rafael’s small-group Lima class: make ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, dessert, plus Pisco Sour and a cocktail.
“Rafael was excellent he took his time explaining the history, the ingredients, and he really show his techniques.”
Hands-on 4-course Peruvian cooking class in Lima’s Miraflores: make causa, cebiche, lomo saltado, picarones and pisco sour.
“Yesterday we took a cooking class at the SkyKitchen in Lima. Yurac was our fabulous instructor and Maritza was our behind the scenes sous chef. What a great way to spend an early lunch/afternoon.”
Learn to surf Lima’s Pacific with a small group. A 90-minute lesson includes gear and coaching, with first-wave focus for beginners.
“The aspect of learning how to surf was incredible. As a first time surfer, I got up multiple times and felt great on the board! Our instructor Alberto was a great coach, but honestly kind of rude to us. He kept telling us we do not have discipline or obedience, when of course we are…”
Learn beginner surfing in Lima with Pukana Surf. All gear included, small-group coaching, plus a Lima sights route.
“I had an amazing experience surfing! Jorge was my instructor and was super helpful and supportive. After every wave he told us how to improve, checked in on how tired we were, and was generally very kind. After a few waves I was able to stand on the board! I went as a solo traveler…”
Taste 35+ fruits at Lima’s Surquillo market, then cook a 4-course Peruvian lunch at SkyKitchen with a pisco sour.
“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend…”
Surquillo market tour plus a Lima cooking class to make causa and ceviche, with a pisco cocktail and recipes. Pickup included.
“Great experience in Lima. Our tour at the market was amazing with Camila. Very knowledgeable about the variety of Peruvian products. The cooking class was incredible with Jorge. He is very friendly and fun. Highly recommended activity and the organization was great!”
Miraflores cooking class tasting 10 pisco flavors, then making ceviche and tuna tartar plus Pisco Sour for $40 in 2.5 hours.
“Great experience, wonderful host highly recommend.”
