Top Cusco Culinary Tours

Sample local specialities that you might otherwise miss out on during a private food tour of Cusco. Taking a private tour means you can tailor the foods you sample to your dietary requirements and preferences, including vegetarian options, while exploring with a local host helps you overcome the language barrier. Plus, your guide can provide personalised recommendations for the rest of your vacation.

Snack and sightsee on this small-group Cusco street food tour limited to 10 people or fewer. Try favorite local dishes such as papas (potatoes), meats, and sweets, and even chat with the street food vendors to learn more about their goods. Between bites, learn about Cusco history as you walk around the city.

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.

Uncover the soul of the Incan Empire on our Cusco Food Tour! Moving beyond typical tourist paths, you'll explore the Imperial City's vibrant mix of history and high-altitude culinary tradition. Your journey begins at the Mercado de San Pedro, where we’ll taste massive Chuta bread, savory Andino queso, and Andean fruit juice. Passing the San Francisco Convent, we’ll experience a hearty Adobo with fiery Rocoto Rojo and sample crispy Chicharrones with giant Cusco corn. The adventure continues toward the breathtaking Plaza de Armas. Here, we’ll warm up with nutrient-rich Quinoa soup and fresh Trucha frita before marveling at the legendary Twelve Angled Stone. We wrap up at the ChocoMuseo to uncover our delicious Secret Dish!

This Cusco street food and market tour visits a minimum of five vendors selling everything from meats to sweets. With a small-group limited to 10 people, you'll learn the stories behind each dish from your guide. Between bites, hear about Cusco history as you walk roughly 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) around the city center and its side streets.

Taste your way through Cusco with an evening culinary tour. Sample Peruvian street food and appetizers alongside drink pairings at three restaurants during this chef-led tour in the historic city center. Learn about ingredients and traditional Peruvian dishes including dessert throughout the tour.

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.

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.

Get away from Cusco's ritzy city center and learn about another side of Cusco culture on this tour of outlying shanty towns. Go where most tourists don't as you learn about the developments being made on the outskirts of the city including New Urban development. As you wander with a guide, visit a huge market and have opportunities to chat with locals about their everyday lives.

Explore the stunning Sacred Valley on an unforgettable ATV Maras Moray Tour in Cusco. This thrilling half-day quad bike adventure takes you through breathtaking Andean landscapes, riding powerful ATVs along scenic mountain trails. Discover the impressive Moray archaeological site, known for its circular agricultural terraces, and visit the iconic Maras Salt Mines, with over 3,000 salt pools still in use today. Enjoy panoramic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the Urubamba mountain range, while experiencing the perfect combination of adventure, culture, and history. This ATV tour in Cusco is one of the best outdoor activities near Cusco, ideal for travelers seeking unique landscapes and authentic experiences.

Discover the ancient culinary tradition of Pachamanca in the Sacred Valley, where the flavors of the Peruvian Andes come alive. This unique cooking method, celebrated since pre-Inca times, uses hot stones to prepare a feast underground, honoring Mother Earth. Join in the preparation of succulent meats like beef, lamb, and guinea pig, alongside native potatoes and Andean herbs, all cooked to perfection in an earth oven. Engage with the rich cultural heritage of the Andes while savoring a meal that represents community and respect for nature.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of two Inca sites in the Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Learn about the ancient history of the Inca people from a guide's informative commentary throughout the visits. Stop at a local farm to try fresh-grown produce on a farm tour, then refuel with a gourmet picnic lunch. This private tour for just you and your party includes private round-trip transportation from Cusco.