Learn how to mix Peru's most famous drink, the pisco sour, in the city it was invented, Lima. Shop for ingredients at a market then head to a hotel to learn how to mix the perfect cocktail. You'll see some of Lima's most famous sites and join the Limenos to travel by combi transport along the way! With a maximum group size of 12 people, you'll enjoy a more personalized experience on the Lima Market Tour and Pisco Sour Lesson!
Highlights
- Small group pisco making class
- Travel by combi like the local Limenos
- Shop for ingredients in a local market
- Learn to mix the perfect pisco sour cocktail
Recent Photos of this Tour
Lima Market Tour and Pisco Sour Lesson
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My own Pisco SourWe used the bar of a nice Hostel and all people were very nicePhoto by: NeuMarina
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Surquillo MarketA small sample of the fruits in the MarketPhoto by: NeuMarina
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Beautiful View of ParaglidersOcean view from the rooftop. Paragliders can be seen enjoying a ride over the beach!Photo by: Bandit
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The Seating AreaFeel free to grab a seat and enjoy your Pisco Sour. This area is only reserved for hotel guests and those on the tour!Photo by: Bandit
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A glass of Pisco!It turned out really well!Photo by: Bandit
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End Result!Here's the end result. Cheers!Photo by: Bandit
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Making More Pisco!We're making a second glass!Photo by: Bandit
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Tables at the Rooftop BarThese are some of the tables at the rooftop bar where you can sit and enjoy the fresh Pisco you just made! Excellent ...Photo by: Bandit
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We're Making the Pisco!We went to the roof of a hotel where there's a bar and various tables and chairs. We're seen here cutting the limes to ...Photo by: Bandit
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The Entrance to the MarketThe entrance to the marketPhoto by: Bandit
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More Spices at the MarketMore spices at the market. All very affordable and from different areas of the world.Photo by: Bandit
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Spices at the MarketLots of spices, both national and imported, available for purchase at the market.Photo by: Bandit
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Different Types of Meat at ...Same market - they have everything!Photo by: Bandit
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Fruit and Vegetables at the ...This is the market where we went to pick up our ingredients for making the Pisco. They had so much fresh fruit and ...Photo by: Bandit
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What You Can Expect
Pisco Making in Lima
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Virgen Milagrosa church (Church of the Miraculous Virgin) in the heart of Lima’s Miraflores district to learn stories about the church and the surrounding Kennedy Park.
Then, head to the Ovalo Miraflores to travel as the Limenos do, by combi, a shared taxi service. Ovalo Miraflores is a centrally located Lima landmark, known for the numerous attractions, shopping areas and restaurants which surround it. Disembark after a few blocks at Surquillo market and spend some time strolling around the bustling stands, experiencing the local atmosphere and flavors.
With the help of your local guide, use your best Spanish to purchase the ingredients required to make a great pisco sour. Then travel to a centrally located hotel in Miraflores for your pisco sour lesson.
Hear anecdotes about the traditional pisco sour and learn to blend the perfect cocktail. Then celebrate with a toast of your own pisco sour! Salud!
Then, head to the Ovalo Miraflores to travel as the Limenos do, by combi, a shared taxi service. Ovalo Miraflores is a centrally located Lima landmark, known for the numerous attractions, shopping areas and restaurants which surround it. Disembark after a few blocks at Surquillo market and spend some time strolling around the bustling stands, experiencing the local atmosphere and flavors.
With the help of your local guide, use your best Spanish to purchase the ingredients required to make a great pisco sour. Then travel to a centrally located hotel in Miraflores for your pisco sour lesson.
Hear anecdotes about the traditional pisco sour and learn to blend the perfect cocktail. Then celebrate with a toast of your own pisco sour! Salud!
Customer Reviews
May 2013
I was the only one on this tour and it was great.
May 2013
Only the two of us but the guide did a good job. Markets were closing so we did not get to see all the food stands. Suggest another day not a Sunday to do this tour.
