Top Peru Classes & Workshops

Discover the flavors of Peru in this hands-on cooking and cocktail class. Start at Cusco’s San Pedro Market to learn about and purchase traditional ingredients. Then, head to a cozy cooking studio in the heart of Cusco to prepare three classic Peruvian dishes, including ceviche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, and the traditional dessert picarones, plus two cocktails with pisco and fruits. Receive recipes to recreate your favorites at home.

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.

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 how to prepare causa de pollo and ceviche–Peru’s national dish during a relaxed cooking class in Lima’s trendy Miraflores district. Sip on the iconic pisco sour (which you will also make yourself) and have a laugh with your hosts as they teach you about the history and origins of Peruvian cuisine.

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.

Go beyond the restaurants, and enjoy a more hands-on way to learn about Peruvian cuisine, thanks to this small-group cooking class in Lima. Hosted by a chef guide, learn to make a 4-course meal of traditional dishes—such as ceviche, causa, and lomo saltado—and practice your mixology skills with a pisco sour lesson. Then, sit down to savor your tasting-menu-style meal, and walk away with new culinary skills and insider knowledge.

Enjoy a taste of authentic Peruvian culture with a hands-on cooking class taught by a professional chef. Choose between lunch and dinner and start with a trip to San Pedro Market to source fresh local ingredients and experience the vibrancy of Cusco's largest market. Then head to the kitchen studio for pisco sours and a delicious meal that you, yourself, help prepare.

Learn how to create delicious traditional Peruvian dishes in this private cooking class. Pick a lunchtime or dinnertime cooking session and get to work creating a variety of dishes intended to represent the best of Peruvian flavors. Learn the traditional cooking techniques from an expert chef and enjoy a taste of your hard work at the end of the class.

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.

Unique artistic activities in Cusco, we revalue popular culture based on painting workshops. The workshops are led by a local artist and anthropologist who will guide you throughout the creative process. It is a space to relax with a glass of wine and local snacks, where we can also engage in deep conversations about our culture. A very special way to get to know Cusco through art and you don't need to have experience in painting.

Prepare classic Peruvian dishes in an open-air kitchen with a private Urubamba cooking class that goes beyond recipes to explore local ingredients and Peruvian cooking techniques. You’ll visit the Urubamba market, then cook alongside a passionate chef, making dishes such as ceviche, 'papa a la huancaína', local potatoes smothered in spicy sauce, 'tacu tacu,' rice and roasted beans, and 'lomo saltado,' marinated sirloin with onions and peppers.

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.

Kitchen with a certified chef at Le Cordon Bleu : local market, tuk tuk, ceviche, causa, sautéed loin and pisco sour. Closure with live Peruvian party. Small group, max. 8 people

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!

Peruvian cooking is famous around the world, so learn the secrets behind popular dishes like ‘lomo saltado’ and potato pie with a hands-on, private cooking lesson in Arequipa. Learn original techniques with directions from your instructors and get prepare your delicious 2-course meal from scratch. Entrance, main dish, dessert, and drinks are included.

Discover Peru’s rich gastronomy during this private cooking class and market tour in Lima. Pick up the ingredients for your class at the market and sample some of Peru’s exotic produce. Then head to a local restaurant to make your delicious Peruvian meal from start to finish. A typical menu is ceviche—the national dish—a traditional main dish, and a pisco sour—the national drink.

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!

Peru is often hailed as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to take a cooking class than Cusco. Rather than simply eating in a restaurant, this hands-on food workshop equips you with tips and tricks for getting traditional dishes such as *lomo saltado* and *papa a la huancaina* right at home.

Embark on an exclusive cultural journey into the heart of Lima’s vibrant Shipibo artistic traditions. In this private, immersive experience, you will visit a local craft village to connect directly with female artisans, learn about the profound meaning behind their intricate kené designs, and witness the ancestral techniques that have been preserved for generations. More than a tour, this is a meaningful collaboration that supports local economic empowerment and cultural heritage. Join me for an intimate, sustainable, and authentic encounter with one of Peru’s most fascinating indigenous arts

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.

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.

Peru is widely acknowledged as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to take a cooking class than Cusco. Take home recipes and memories after this food-focused experience, which teaches you to cook classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado (stewed beef), and a pisco sour cocktail.

In this interactive class, you'll learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles from scratch. A trained guide will guide you step by step, teaching you culinary techniques that you can use at home. You'll create your own truffles and customize them with a variety of toppings! While your truffles cool, you'll enjoy a delicious hot chocolate. At the end, you'll take home your creations to share or enjoy alone. A unique experience for chocolate lovers!