Cusco Food Tour | Cooking Class in Cusco Peru
TRIP SUMMARY
Cusco Food Tour Overview
The Cusco Food Tour is a delicious half-day experience designed for travelers who want to discover Peruvian culture through its flavors, ingredients and traditional recipes. This tour combines a guided visit to San Pedro Market with a hands-on Peruvian cooking class in Cusco led by an expert local chef.
During this experience, you will explore one of Cusco’s most traditional markets, learn about Andean products, fruits, herbs, spices and local ingredients, and then prepare Peruvian dishes in a friendly and interactive kitchen environment. The current Kantu Peru Tours page indicates that the experience includes a visit to San Pedro Market, pisco sour tasting, chicha morada or another local drink, cooking lessons, ingredients, utensils and all meals prepared during the class.
This cooking class Cusco experience is ideal for couples, families, groups of friends and food lovers looking for something different during their stay in Peru. It is an easy half-day activity that can be combined with other tours in Cusco, such as the Cusco City Tour, South Valley Tour or Sacred Valley Tour.
Why Choose This Cooking Class in Cusco?
This Cusco Food Tour is perfect if you want to go beyond sightseeing and experience Peruvian culture in a more personal and interactive way. Instead of only tasting local food in a restaurant, you will learn where the ingredients come from, how they are selected and how they are transformed into traditional Peruvian recipes.
The visit to San Pedro Market gives you a closer look at daily life in Cusco, while the cooking class allows you to participate directly in the preparation of a traditional drink, a main course and a dessert. A vegetarian option is also available, making the experience more flexible for travelers with different food preferences.
Itinerary
The Cusco Food Tour begins with pick-up from your hotel located in Cusco’s historic center. From there, you will head to the traditional San Pedro Market, one of the most representative markets in the city. Together with your local chef, you will discover fresh ingredients, Andean products, fruits, herbs, spices and other essential elements used in Peruvian cuisine.
During the market visit, you will learn how local products are selected and why many of them are important in Cusco’s daily food culture. This first part of the tour is a great opportunity to connect with local vendors, discover new ingredients and understand the relationship between Peruvian cuisine and Andean traditions.
After the market visit, you will continue to the kitchen, where the hands-on cooking class begins. Guided by an expert chef, you will learn simple techniques of Peruvian gastronomy and participate in preparing a traditional drink, a main course and a typical dessert. The experience also includes a pisco sour tasting and chicha morada or another local drink, according to the current tour information.
At the end of the class, you will enjoy the food you prepared in a pleasant and friendly environment. More than a cooking class, this experience is a cultural activity that allows you to discover Cusco through its flavors, ingredients and traditions.
Included
- Expert chef in Peruvian food (Spanish and English).
- Pick up from the Hotel.
- Transfers.
- Kitchen and dining room utensils.
- Pisco Sour tasting.
- Chicha Morada or other.
- Inputs and ingredients.
- All meals (Appetizer, main course, dessert) VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE.
- Cooking lessons.
- Guided visits and interaction in the San Pedro market.
Not Included
- Services not mentioned.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
Recommendations
To enjoy the Peruvian Gastronomy Classes itinerary, do not forget to bring with you:
- Extra cash (soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
- Camera and extra batteries.
- Hat or Cap for Sun Protection and Sunglasses (for shopping at the market)
- Sunscreen (SPF 35+)
- Light and Warm Clothing.
Prices
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cusco Food Tour includes hotel pick-up from Cusco’s historic center, transfers, a guided visit to San Pedro Market, an expert chef, ingredients, kitchen utensils, cooking lessons, pisco sour tasting, chicha morada or another local drink, appetizer, main course, dessert and a vegetarian option.
The Cusco Food Tour lasts approximately 6 hours. It is a half-day experience that can be enjoyed during your stay in Cusco and combined with other tours.
Yes. The experience includes a guided visit to San Pedro Market, where you will learn about fresh ingredients, Andean products, herbs, spices and local food traditions.
The preparation may vary depending on the season and availability of ingredients, but the experience usually includes a traditional drink, a main course and a typical dessert.
Yes. You do not need previous cooking experience. The chef will guide you step by step during the preparation.
Yes. A vegetarian option is available. It is recommended to mention this preference when making your reservation.
Yes. This is an easy, cultural and interactive experience, ideal for families, couples, groups of friends and travelers interested in Peruvian cuisine.
The tour includes pisco sour tasting and chicha morada or another local drink. Extra drinks are not included.
You should bring extra cash in soles, comfortable clothes, a camera or phone, sunglasses, a hat or cap, sunscreen and any information about allergies or dietary restrictions.
Yes. Since it is a half-day experience, you can combine it with the Cusco City Tour, South Valley Tour, Maras Moray Tour or include it as part of a Machu Picchu travel package.
You can book the Cusco Food Tour by contacting Kantu Peru Tours through WhatsApp. We recommend checking availability in advance, especially if you need a vegetarian option or have dietary restrictions.
Final
Discover Cusco through its flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions with Kantu Peru Tours. Visit San Pedro Market, learn about Andean products and enjoy a hands-on Peruvian cooking class in Cusco guided by an expert local chef.
Book your Cusco Food Tour today and prepare traditional recipes, taste pisco sour, enjoy local dishes and experience Peruvian gastronomy in a fun, cultural and interactive way.
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