The 15 Most Booked Shopping Tours in South America

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.Medellín Multi-sensory Tour in the market, +15 Exotic Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2h 30m · from $36

Join Sergio, Adriana, Daniel, or another local guide for a 2.5-hour tasting walk through Medellín’s Plaza Minorista José María Villa. Try 15 to 20 seasonal fruits, sometimes more, meet longtime traders, learn how the market works, and finish with juice. Groups are limited to eight people.

“This was an amazing tour!! Sergio taught us all about the fruits of Colombia, and we were able to try 30 different ones. His knowledge about the market and all of the sights and sounds was wonderful. Highly recommend this tour.”

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7.San Telmo and Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Best value

Walk San Telmo with an English-speaking guide such as Juan, Santiago, or Jorge. See colonial churches, 19th-century homes, Mafalda and Clemente, the San Telmo Market, and the Sunday fair while learning how immigration shaped Buenos Aires. The group walks rain or shine and meets by the orange shirt or umbrella.

“Santiago is a remarkable guide. He is very knowledgeable, respectful, helpful; and has a great sense of humor!!”

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8.Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend about four hours with a local guide such as Marcelo, Pablo, or Carlos, walking Quito’s colonial center, tasting market fruit and juices, seeing La Compañía’s gold-covered interior, and making ice cream with South American ingredients. The small group has a maximum of 12 people, and children age 6 and older may join.

“The weather was horrible so the guide altered the tour to help keep us dry in a rain and thunderstorm. Wish I saw more and wasn't so wet and cold! but appreciate the guide being flexible and still making it a great day! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Ecuador and a great conversationalist.”

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9.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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10.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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11.Bazurto Public Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join Daniella or Jesus for a three-hour, small-group visit to Cartagena’s Bazurto Market. You’ll ride public transport, sample native fruit, meet longtime vendors, and share lunch, juice, and dessert in a local home. The tour starts at Éxito San Diego at 10:00 am and costs $60 per person.

“Our guide Daniella was enthusiastic, friendly, and well prepared. This tour was truely immersive: using a public transportation, tasting local fruits, meeting local vendors in the market. Bazuro market is so huge that unless you have a guide or speak Spanish you may get lost. It was a very unique cultural experience.”

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12.PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about three hours at Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market with guides such as María, Juana, Sara, Nico, or Nicolás. Taste unusual Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and other local snacks while learning how to choose and prepare the produce. The private tour costs $69 per person and ends where it begins.

“Such a wonderful tour! María was my guide, and it felt like spending the morning with a friend I had known for a long time. A friend who is so knowledgeable about Bogotá and its beautiful offerings and passionate about biodiversity, quality food, and creating an amazing experience. I got to sample and learn about so many different fruits and would have never been able to have this experience on my own. Muchas gracías, Maria!”

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13.#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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14.Fruit Tour at the World’s sweetest Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet guide Victor or Val at Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market for a three-hour tasting of roughly 25 seasonal Colombian fruits. You’ll also try juice, coconut water, empanadas, pan de queso, arepas, and other local drinks or snacks. Groups are capped at six, making it easy to ask questions and follow the guide through the market.

“Viktor's leadership of the market was simply magnificent. We tried so many different fruits and ate and drank a few other things. I discovered and learned an incredible amount of new things. I've done food tours in many cities around the world, which was certainly one of the best tours. Clear recommendation!Auto-translated”

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15.VIP Bogota City Tour: Farmers Market, Monserrate, Candelaria, 9hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend 9 to 10 flexible hours with guides Luis Felipe or Alejandro, moving from Paloquemao market and Colombian fruit tastings to La Candelaria, the Gold and Botero museums, Monserrate, and Chapinero coffee. Private transport, entry fees, food samples, water, and Wi-Fi are included. Lunch and dinner are not.

“We had 1 day in Bogota and wanted to see as much as possible. We had a lot of options but we are so happy we chose this company. The guide and driver were incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable and accommodating. They showed us the highlights as well as places you might not see on your own. They allowed us to customize the tour according to what we find interesting and what we enjoy all in comfort and at our preferred pace. We have taken a lot of tours in our travels but this was truly a treat. We would recommend this to anyone visiting Bogota!”

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