Peru · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good dining experiences fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Enjoy a three-course Peruvian dinner, Andean music, and traditional dances at Tunupa beside Cusco’s Plaza de Armas.
“Great way to spend our last night in Cusco. We especially loved the breat and mayo/galrlic sauce. (they brought us extra too.”
Explore Lima’s colonial center, San Francisco catacombs, local dinner, and the illuminated Magic Water Circuit in a small-group evening tour.
“We love the tour, very useful and in special momment, Santa Rosa event was happening there and many policial are commemorating there Saint .”
Review of Cusco by Night, with Plaza de Armas, Inca stargazing, dinner, pisco sour, guides, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Kenny was an excellent tour guide. He took his time with us and explained the attractions in detail. Dinner was excellent”
Review of Lima’s Magic Water Circuit with Peruvian dinner, laser shows, hotel pickup, costs, timing, Thursday limits, and practical tips.
“Janette was our tour guide. Lovely person. A bit shy. She gave us some history about the park. The show and water fountains were absolutely beautiful. The restaurant was gorgeous. The show was educational while entertaining. The service was nice, but slow. Our food was just ok and cold.”
Explore Lima’s Huaca ruins, Larco Museum, and a three-course Peruvian dinner in one small-group evening tour.
“"The tour was great, our Guide Andy was so knowledgeable and took the time to explain all of the historical and archaeological points. Our driver Oscar was brilliant and navigated through all the heavy traffic, he picked us up on time and safely got us back to our hotel. Thank you to both Andy and Oscar for making our trip memorable ❤️ "”
See Lima’s Magic Water Circuit, enjoy a Peruvian buffet and folk show, and watch Peruvian Paso horses on a five-hour evening tour.
“Brilliant! guide Manuel was great and the night was enjoyable. Amazing fountains, dinner and show! strongly recommend!”
Review of Cusco’s 3-hour walking and street-food tour, with San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, Plaza de Armas, San Blas, and practical tips.
“This was a really great experience. Our host, Alvin, took us to parts of the city that I would have never known about if he had not taken us. He took the time to explain about the history of Cusco, and we left with a greater appreciation for the vibrant culture of Peru and Cusco!”
Review Mangos Larcomar’s $48 lunch in Lima, with Peruvian dishes, sea views, sunset terrace, menu tips, and practical booking advice.
“Tuve que esperar 30 minutos a que sirvieran la comida, el postre crema volteada estuvo 10/10, los ravioles 7/10 ya que al queso le faltó sal y la causa de pollo también 10/10. La chicha le faltó sabor a frutas y esencias ya que sabía más a agua con azúcar y el pisco 10/10”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, sip a pisco sour, study Inca astronomy, enjoy Pollo a la Brasa, and see the city by night.
“I enjoyed a tour, planetarium presentation and star watching was really interesting and I have learned few new things. Dinner at local restaurant was very tasty and pisco sour delicious.”
Explore Cusco after dark with San Blas streets, a Pisco Sour lesson, local dinner, and expert guidance in a small four-hour group.
“We did this our first night in Cusco and our guide was Jose. He was amazing! He took us to the Pisco Museum where we got to go behind the bar and made our own Pisco Sours. Jose is so knowledgable about Cusco and the history of the Inka civilization. He was so gracious and he offered us advice on the rest of our trip including our trek to Machu Picchu. If you go to Cusco you should definitely take a tour with Jose you will learn and see a lot of this amazing city. We would definitely go back and do another excursion with Jose and this company.”
Explore Cusco after dark with a guided walk, Pisco sour lesson, Peruvian dinner, and hotel pickup for $99.
“Great introductory tour to Cusco, and a super way to get your bearings. Our guide Adrian, was engaging, friendly and offered lots of tips and tricks for navigating this fascinating city. The Pisco sour making demo was a highlight!”
Review of Café Inkaterra in Aguas Calientes, with Andean cuisine, river views, practical tips, price details, and honest advice.
“Muy buena atencion, la vista insuperable y la comida exquisita. Excelente!”
Learn tiradito and pisco sour at Cala in Lima, then enjoy a three-course Peruvian lunch on a Pacific-facing terrace in Barranco.
“Hey Berteaux, thanks a lot for your comment. We're thrilled you enjoyed the cooking class at Cala and the lunch with a stunning view of Lima. We hope this moment will be a delicious memory and that you'll come back soon to discover even more of Peruvian gastronomy.”
See Lima’s Magical Water Circuit, enjoy Peruvian dinner, and watch a traditional dance show on this four-hour evening tour.
“Muy bonito el espectáculo y muy buena atención por parte de la guía”
Coast, canyon, altiplano and jungle, and the best of each.
