Surquillo Market Tour, Huariques & Ceviche Cooking Class

Testimonials

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  Amazing tour!

  Best tour in the history of food. Spectacular dishes and places visited. Our guide was Ali and she was a sweetheart, very attentive and concerned. And the places she took us were amazing too.

  Aillen - Nov, 22

Additional information

What is included

• Tasting of 9 Peruvian foods
• Sampler of 3 Peruvian drinks
• Licensed expert guide
• 2% donation to the Impact Eat Foundation to support small local producers
• 1% donation to the Stripe Climate initiative for carbon removal
• Dedicated travel support while you are in Peru

• Pick up and drop off not included

Additional data

• Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
• Please note that our Shared Tour is guided in English only. For non-English speakers, please contact us to arrange a Private Tour. For the comfort of the group, guides will not be providing their service in multiple languages simultaneously, even to those who speak Spanish.

Meeting point

Where do we meet?

• Main entrance of Surquillo Market #1
• Shared (English-only): 10:30 AM

Remember that

Your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance of Surquillo Market #1 (there are two markets!). The main entrance is facing Avenida Paseo de la República and the Express Way.

Questions?

• 01 What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
  If you suffer any allergy o dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us in the checkout notes or via email once you completed your booking so we can take all the necessary precautions. That being said, due to the characteristics of this food tour, we will not be able to provide, pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan options for this tour, while maintaining the standard we aim for. Likewise, we are unfortunately unable to offer halal and kosher alternatives at the moment due to the difficulty for some Peruvian restaurants to acquire and stock items with such characteristics.
• 02 Do we eat a lot during this food tour? Does it constitute a meal?
  Definitely! The food included in this tour is proportional to a big meal with dessert.
• 03 Can you pick me up and drop me off from/at any location?
  Pick up and drop off is not included in the Shared Group price, but it can be arranged at an extra cost from/to pretty much anywhere in the city. Of course price will vary depending on the distance and the type of vehicle you need for your party. If you want to be picked up or dropped off in your hotel, at the airport, the Callao cruise port, the historic center of Lima or a museum, please reach out to us and we will send you a quote in no time!
• 04 Do I have to book in advance?
  We recommend to book at least 1 week in advance to make sure it's not sold out, but we accept bookings up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
• 05 Is this food tour physically demanding?
  Not so much. There's a 5 to 10 minutes walk between each stop.
• 06 I’m a solo traveller. Can I book a food tour too?
  We encourage it! This food tour will allow you to meet other travelers who are passionate about gastronomy. Do not be afraid to book, even if you are solo. We could have other reservations for that same day so you can share the experience with other foodies.
• 07 Is this food tour family friendly? If I'm bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?
  We do not think this tour is the best for families with young children. However, if you are traveling with infants or children under 6, you would only be required to purchase a ticket and pay the "Under 18" rate if you'd like them to have access to their own food servings. If you prefer to share your food with your little ones and/or if you want them to eat the food you prepared for them before the tour, there is no need to purchase a ticket for them – they can participate for free. However, please let us know in the booking comments if non-paying children are going to be present so our guide knows and will be prepared for it.
• 08 What if I don’t drink alcohol?
  If you do not drink alcohol, don’t worry! We will replace the pisco sour with a non-alcoholic drink instead. Please make sure you add that information in the "Additional comments" section when finalizing your booking. No alcoholic beverages will be served to our guests under 18 years of age.
• 09 Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
  Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Sadly, most of the streets haven't been properly adapted to be welcoming for wheelchair users. That being said, we'd be very honored to work on a tailor-made gastronomic adventure that works.
• 10 Do you offer any other tour?
  Yes, we have several food tours in the bank. Each of them offer a different perspective on Peruvian gastronomy. We like to think we have an option for all budgets and interests! Although we specialize in food tourism, if you'd like to visit a museum, another area of Peru not covered by one of our tours, please do let us know – we will for sure be able to arrange something with the help of our trusted partners.
• 11 Is Arequipa safe?
  Just like in any big city, you have to be careful with your belongings in crowded areas. Of course, Peru being a country with big inequalities showing off the latest smartphone or an expensive watch in the street could unfortunately make you a target for thieves. But if you keep a low profile, you should be more than fine! Don't take random taxis from the street!
• 12 How likely am I to get sick?
  With our tour, extremely unlikely. All the stops are carefully vetted by our team and we run regular checks to make sure they maintain the same standards, both in terms of quality of the food as well as hygiene. Food poisoning is of course something that shouldn't be ignored in Peru, so we always recommend to eat or drink at places that were recommended by at least one local person, combined with positive online reviews.