Top Cusco Dining Experiences

Learn to prepare high-end Peruvian cuisine from market to table alongside a professional chef with this Peruvian cooking class. After shopping at a local market with a food-loving guide, head to a colonial-style home to prepare a 3-course lunch or dinner which could feature classic items such as ceviche, Pisco sours, and quinoa cooked to perfection. Polish off your meal with fresh fruits and local coffee.

Discover the rich flavors of Peru during a hands-on cooking experience in Cusco. Start with a visit to San Pedro Market, where you learn about local ingredients and Andean superfoods. Then, head to a modern kitchen studio for a cooking class led by a professional Peruvian chef. Prepare a gourmet 4-course meal full of local ingredients, and craft a pisco sour cocktail, the national drink of Peru.

This immersive experience allows you to participate actively in every stage of the creation of Peruvian textiles, world famous. You will examine the texture of the wool, clean the fibers and dye them with natural pigments such as plants, insects and minerals. Then talented craftsmen will teach you a knitting technique so you can create your own vibrantly colored bracelet. Complete the experience with a delicious traditional Andean lunch and a fun encounter with friendly alpacas and llamas. Excellent photo opportunities! You can also buy high quality textiles and fun souvenirs in our spacious boutique. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture in just half a day at ANDEAN COLORS, an excellent option to complement your itinerary.

Immerse yourself in Peruvian vegan cuisine with this small-group cooking class in Cusco. Visit the traditional San Pedro market to shop and learn about ingredients. Afterwards, prepare cocktails and several vegan versions of classic dishes, including causa limeña, cebiche, and tamal, which you can savor during the class. Recipes are provided after the experience.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

The markets of Cusco are fascinating places to explore, but you'll have a much richer experience with a guide who can provide insights into Peruvian cuisine. This activity begins in the city's oldest market, where you can sample popular fruits, breads, and cheeses, as well as some desserts. Afterward, you'll learn to prepare three Peruvian dishes with a local chef.

Immerse yourself in an unparalleled culinary experience in the Maras Mountains, where a fine dining menu is presented in stunning surroundings. Designed by our Executive Chef, this gourmet picnic uses local inputs to create a fusion of flavors that will delight your palate. With a team dedicated to your service, every detail is designed to make your moment on the mountain perfect. Enjoy a gastronomic trip that will raise your expectations.

Unique Cultural Immersion: You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting culture of the Sacred Valley. Scenic Hike through the Sacred Valley: The tour includes a 2-hour hike through the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Enjoy stunning viewsa and explore the natural beauty of the region. Hands-On Natural Dying Experience: Participate in a private experience where you'll learn the art of natural dyeing. Collect leaves during the hike, which you'll later use to dye alpaca wool and fabric. Authentic Pachamanca Lunch: Indulge in a traditional Peruvian dish called pachamanca, shared with locals. Expert Guides and Inclusive Experience: The tour provides knowledgeable English-speaking guide who enhance your understanding of the region, local traditions, and the significance of alpacas. Make your own alpaca: Create your own alpaca with filtering technique and bring a nice souvenier back home.

This is a unique experience!! Nobody offer a tour like this. From our more than 10 years of experience, we have learnt that all people visit the main archeological sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, which is great. But we know that you would love to have a different and more relaxing day, having an authentic cultural experience where you can see the daily life of people, interacting with them and enjoying different kinds of food. Well, this is exactly what we want you to experience. We will visit Urubamba market, this market was visited by one of the most famous chefs in the world, Gordon Ramsay who came record an episode of "Gordon Ramsay: uncharted. We will also visit an authentic native community up on the Andes mountains.

This unique spiritual journey is designed for those who want to immerse themselves more deeply in the Andean culture while seeking renewal, inner peace, and blessings from nature. The location for this experience is breathtaking, and you'll be treated like family. The highlight is a two-hour spiritual ceremony that includes gratitude, guided meditation, sacred chants, and symbolic rituals that help to align your path with your deepest intentions. Plus, ANDEAN COLORS has a mission to support single Peruvian mothers who have faced great adversity but are now using their expertise in textiles to care for their families. When you book a tour package or make a purchase in the boutique, you are helping to make a difference in their lives. The Andean Rituals package is an experience you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes during this 2-hour cooking class in Urubamba. Head to a local B&B just a 90-minute drive from Cusco and whip up some of the country’s most delicious dishes like ceviches, tacu-tacu, lomo saltado, a chifa, and more. Get tips and tricks from your host on how to recreate the dishes at home and enjoy the fruits of your labor with an ice cold drink.

This popular day trip includes a unique collection of cultural and historical activities that allows you to immerse yourself in the beautiful Peruvian way of life. The location is breathtaking, and you'll be treated like family. Plus, ANDEAN COLORS has a mission to support single Peruvian mothers who have faced great adversity but are now using their expertise in textiles to care for their families. When you book a tour package or make a purchase in the boutique, you are helping to make a difference in their lives. Your visit to ANDEAN COLORS will be an experience you'll cherish for a lifetime.

The story of food is the story of the people. Explore the unique and authentic street food and traditional quisine of the Sacred Valley. Food can tell many stories… cultural, social, economic, and sometimes also emotional and spiritual. Our tour invites you to take an in-depth look at the relationship between food and the people, through an experiential encounter with the typical street food and traditional quisine of the Sacred Valley of Peru. The tour begins with a morning of tasting in the charming market area of the town of Urubamba. We will then take a tour to the magical Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Then we drive up the breathtaking mountains of the Andes to visit an indigenous Peruvian family and enjoy a traditional festive lunch. In the evening we will return to Urubamba, to finish the day with a local dessert. So come with me and dive into an exiting, authentic and delicious experience. Lets go get something to eat!

Spend a night enjoying the spectacular vistas of the Sacred Valley on a 2-day Skylodge Adventure from Cusco. Feel your adrenaline levels surge as you cross a vertiginous suspension bridge and ride an exhilarating zipline to the handcrafted aluminum pod in which your overnight accommodation awaits. After enjoying a gourmet dinner accompanied by wine, settle into your comfortable pod suspended 400 meters (1314 feet) above ground and absorb mesmerizing views of the surrounding countryside.

This outstanding package gives you the best highlights of Andean culture in a few short hours—llamas and alpacas, textiles, and a delicious Peruvian meal. Whether you are traveling to Machu Picchu or heading south to Cusco, this is the perfect addition to your itinerary! The views are breathtaking, and you'll be welcomed like family. Plus, when you visit ANDEAN COLORS, you’ll also be supporting our mission—to help single Peruvian mothers who have survived difficult circumstances but are now using their artisan skills to create new opportunities for their children. When you purchase a tour package or products in our boutique, you are making a difference in their lives. ANDEAN COLORS is dedicated to making your visit an unforgettable experience that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

In this intimate tasting session, you’re welcomed into a local home in Cusco to discover the flavors, customs, and food traditions that shape everyday life in Peru. This is a chance to slow down, taste thoughtfully, and experience Peruvian food in a more personal and meaningful way. Each tasting is presented with the stories and cultural context behind it, helping you see how local ingredients, heritage, and tradition come together at the table. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm, and personal, like being invited to share food in someone’s home rather than joining a standard tour. As the session unfolds, your host shares anecdotes, customs, and small details that turn each tasting into something deeper than just a flavor. Rather than watching a staged presentation, you get a genuine glimpse into how Peruvians gather, serve, and share food with others. Seats are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal, so early booking is recommended.

This half-day, chef-led, hands-on cooking class is designed to immerse you in Peruvian flavors and is the perfect way to spend a day in Cusco before or after adventures in the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Learn about Peru's regional ingredients, practice cooking techniques, and prepare classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails including ceviche (marinated and seasoned raw fish), causa (potato terrine), and pisco sours made with Peru's national distilled alcohol.

Make it to Machupicchu in time to witness the sunset and sunrise on day three. Trek the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu, crossing the Inti Punku or Sungate. Take a quarry trek to Ollantaytmabo to explore the hidden landscapes of the Andes. Walk with expert guides and camp with camping gear for educational purposes.

This incredible package pairs two of the most treasured Peruvian cultural activities: cooking and textile weaving. Based on reviews from past guests, this fun and interactive experience just might be the highlight of your time in Peru. The views are stunning, and you’ll be treated like family. Plus, when you visit ANDEAN COLORS, you’ll also be supporting our mission—to help single Peruvian mothers who have survived difficult circumstances but are now using their artisan skills to create new opportunities for their children. ANDEAN COLORS is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.