Top Lima Art & Culture Classes

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Prepare an authentic Peruvian meal from scratch with this small-group Lima cooking class. Begin with a market tour and fruit tasting that introduces you to a wide variety of fresh ingredients—including 35 different fruits—and then head to the kitchen to cook a 4-course meal under the careful instruction from your guide. At the end of the class, enjoy your meal with a Pisco sour.

Learn traditional and newly developed ceramic techniques in a small-group class in Lima. Set in a studio in the Barranco neighborhood, this short workshop is perfect for anyone spending a day in the artsy area. No previous ceramics experience is necessary, as your group will have the undivided attention of an experienced artist. At the end of the class, you can take home your ceramic creation.

Get hands-on experience preparing some of Peru’s most iconic dishes and shopping at a local market during this Lima cooking class. First stop by the market to pick out fresh meat and produce, discovering the incredible diversity of ingredients in Peruvian cuisine. Then head to the kitchen choosing to prepare a choice of fish, chicken, beef or vegetarian dish like ‘Ceviche’ learning the necessary steps in fun, relaxed atmosphere. Your cooking excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport (for most areas of Lima), professional chef instructor, snacks and either lunch or dinner.

Travel back through 5,000 years of Peruvian history with this admission ticket to Lima’s fascinating Larco Museum. Situated inside a picturesque 18th-century colonial mansion, this comprehensive museum offers a great way to put Peru’s incredible wealth of historical sites and pre-Columbian cultures into context. Connect the dots between iconic Peruvian sites like Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, Cusco and much more as you admire its amazing range of exhibits, beautiful gold and silver artifacts and a unique erotic art collection.

This hands-on culinary adventure is led by a professional chef. Learn to make beloved traditional dishes including lomo saltado (sauteed beef and vegetables on rice with French fries), causa Limeña (a terrine of seasoned mashed potato and other fillings), and chicha morada (a corn-based non-alcoholic beverage) in a relaxed atmosphere using traditional pots and techniques. Finally, enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped create!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Latin dance right in the heart of Lima. This beginner-friendly experience offers a fun introduction to the rhythms and steps of popular Latin dances, all while enjoying lively music and social interaction. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or simply enjoy the atmosphere, this session is perfect for anyone eager to dance and connect with others. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move.

Live a unique cultural experience in Lima by learning salsa and bachata dancing with a professional and passionate local instructor. Our classes are designed especially for foreigners who want to enjoy the Latin flavor and learn to move with confidence and style, even if they have never danced before! We start from the very basics and adapt the pace according to your level. More than a class, it is an immersion in music, joy and connection that Latin dancing represents. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or with friends, this moment will be one of the most memorable of your visit. We are in a central area, safe and easy to reach. Come with comfortable clothes and eager to enjoy. Get carried away with the beat and discover the dancer inside!

Enjoy a real immersion in the city. Learn from scratch the steps of salsa and bachata with local professionals in a group between foreigners and locals acquiring the technique of the dance. A night of learning and enjoying the salsa culture.

I belong to a family of artists, most of them musicians. Raul Pereira, my father, was founder and singer of “El Polen” (the Pollen), pioneer musical band in the fusion of Psychedelic Rock with rhythms and sounds of Andean and Peruvian Afro Music. That’s why my interest in innovation in modern music and for the spirit of traditional music, its rhythms, its history and its wonderful range of instruments. Throughout my career, my passion for music has led me to investigate different fields like body percussion, construction of recycled instruments, musical theory and sound ensemble. Fields that I have been developing through practice, participating in artistic and educational projects. In recent years I have been able to be part of a large number of musical projects and bands, such as La Patronal and Viento Paracas.

Master the professional techniques for creating the perfect ceviche, pisco sour, and other Peruvian classics during a small-group cooking class led by a former star chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Under the careful guidance of your expert instructor, you’ll prepare a traditional 3-course meal. Possible dishes include lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and shrimp causa.

Take your dancing skills to the next level during a private or small-group salsa or bachata class in Lima. Everyone, from absolute beginners to experienced professionals, is welcome at the dynamic workshop led by a trained professional dancer. Each lesson is tailored to the student's needs to ensure a personalized experience. You'll also learn about the instruments, culture, and history associated with each type of dance.

Learn to dance salsa and bachata in Peru with this private dance class in Lima. Total beginners can learn the basics while more advanced dancers can refine their skills with one hour of one-on-one instruction. The class can be tailored for groups of up to 10 people and can meet at a location convenient to the student.

It's the complete opposite of a classic and boring tour where everything is always the same. Each experience is different; sometimes we dine at a seafood restaurant, other times at a jungle cuisine spot, and many more options. We love the idea of meeting new friends from different parts of the world, so for us, this experience is essentially about showing the best of my city to my friends in the best possible way.We thrive on unpredictability, which is why the experience can always be modified in various ways to suit everyone and ensure we enjoy it to the fullest. We've been adventurous since as long as we can remember, so if you're seeking an adventure where you won't even want to touch your phone to check social media and instead disconnect from the outside world to connect with Lima, then this is the right experience for you.