The 10 Most Booked Shopping Tours in Peru

1.Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 512 reviews · 4 hours · from $67Our pick

Start at Door 1 of Cusco’s San Pedro Market with an English-speaking chef, then walk to a cooking studio in the historic center. You’ll sample local produce, prepare two pisco cocktails and three Peruvian dishes, and finish with picarones. Chef Jesus, Jorge, or Eric may lead the class, depending on the date. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“This was one of my top experiences in Cusco! Chef Eric is super passionate about Peruvian food and always had a cheerful smile on his face. We loved the cooking class, you get to make 4 courses and two Pisco cocktails. The tour of the market at the beginning was super fun and informative. We got to try samples of local cheese, bread, and chocolate. Don't miss out on this awesome experience.”

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2.Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10 hours exploring Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, market time, Inca ruins, and a Peruvian buffet lunch. Guides such as Adriel, Luis, Alex, and Julio have earned praise for lively explanations. Check your ticket option carefully before booking.

“Really incredible tour of the sacred valley! Perfect if you would like to go at a little slower pace with a smaller group and really get a chance to experience the history of the sacred valley! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and even took us to a few little-know spots within the valley so we could get away from the crowds! Cannot recommend enough.”

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3.Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours walking Lima’s Historic Center with guides such as Marcos, Aura, Valeria, or Sheyla. Sample anticuchos, churros, picarones, tamales, chifa flavors, fruit, chilcanos, and more while visiting Mercado Central, Chinatown, Plaza Mayor, and colonial landmarks. Expect a generous food-focused outing, with plenty of history and some sweets.

“YUM! This tour was informative and really tasty. Shainy (sorry if I spelt it wrong) was fantastic and gave us interesting information about the culture and the history of the foods. Went away very full.”

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4.Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 4 hours · from $57Top rated

Chef Ronal leads you through Cusco’s San Pedro Market, where you taste local fruits, cheese, and other ingredients before cooking Peruvian dishes in a small workshop. Choose lomo saltado or ceviche, make a rocoto relleno starter, and prepare a pisco sour, passion fruit sour, or alcohol-free drink. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adjustments are available.

“Had a wonderful experience exploring the market and learning about Peruvian culture and cuisine! Ronal was very attentive and patiently answered all my questions. He shared so many interesting stories about the ingredients and the food. Truly a great way to understand the heart of Cusco through its flavors!”

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5.Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three and a half hours seeing Cusco’s main sights with a bilingual English-Spanish guide and a group of no more than 15. You’ll visit San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, San Blas, Hatun Rumiyoc Street, and the Cathedral. Hotel pickup and entrance tickets are included, though some old-town hotels require a nearby meeting point.

“Waste of money. The couple of places we could see on our own like the market, view point and the Gorichanka temple. Guide was not enthusiastic. He sat down and covered only the inner most area. There was a lot more to cover. It was shorter than expected. Cathedral was quick and seemed more optional.”

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6.Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet your guide at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. for a 50-minute walk through fruit, fish, meat, grain, and Andean produce stalls. Then travel to SkyKitchen in Miraflores, taste more than 35 fruits, make a Pisco Sour, and prepare a four-course Peruvian lunch in a group of no more than 12.

“Educational class which also allowed us to immerse ourselves in Peruvian culture. This class allowed us to identify foods as we continued our travels through South America.”

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7.Belen Market and La Venecia Loretana Tour With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Join Marlon Ashanga for a 2.5-hour tour of Iquitos’ Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana. Ride a motokar, sample Amazonian fruits and foods, learn about medicinal plants and market goods, then travel by boat among floating and stilted homes. The small group size makes it easy to ask questions and move through places that can feel confusing alone.

“As a young woman traveling alone, I can attest to the safety of this tour with Marlon. He is clearly well respected by his neighbors. I had been warned by Google reviews on the Market to watch my pockets, but we were given a wide berth, no even came close to me while walking with him. I am very grateful to him for the experience he provided, it was very eye opening to get into the roots of the town and really see how the locals live. I will definitely be coming back, as well as recommending the experience to anyone I know that comes to Iquitos.”

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8.#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Start at 12:30 pm with a guided visit to Lima’s Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo, where you can see and taste Peruvian fruits, herbs, meats, and cheeses. Then prepare a two-course meal, including causa and ceviche, with a local chef such as Camila, Dasha, or Lucho. Transport, pisco, recipes, and a certificate are included.

“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time you are in Lima.”

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9.Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Meet Chef Jorge or Chef Jesus at San Pedro Market, then walk to a central Cusco studio for a four-hour hands-on class. Shop for local produce, prepare vegan ceviche, causa limeña, quinoa tamales, and two cocktails. The class takes up to 10 people and can provide nonalcoholic drinks or accommodate food restrictions.

“Can’t recommend this class highly enough. Able to accommodate vegan diets really well. A must-do activity if you are visiting Cusco!”

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10.Belen Market & Floating City 2-3 Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40Best value

Join local guide Kelwin for a private 150-minute visit to Belen Market and Iquitos’ floating city. Walk six blocks from the Boulevard, browse jungle foods, river fish, crafts, and traditional medicines, then ride a boat through the waterways. English and Spanish tours are available.

“The Market and the floating city tour were both great, informative and a real feast for the eyes. Kelwin was knowledgeable and very personable.”

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