Top Cusco Classes & Workshops - page 2

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.

Our Artistic Picnic is an exclusive experience that combines art, culture and relaxation in a spectacular natural environment. Imagine a magical forest, surrounded by nature, pure air, colors and tranquility. Enjoy a guided painting session inspired by the Andean worldview, while tasting an exquisite picnic with local products. You don’t need art experience, you just want to explore your creativity and connect with nature. This activity is perfect for those looking for a break from conventional tourism and want to take a special memory of Cusco: a work created by yourself.

Peru is hailed as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to master making local cuisine than Cusco. During this hands-on experience, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your chef in a small group limited to only 12 other food lovers. Plus, you’ll enjoy a pisco tasting to whet your appetite before you start cooking *lomo saltado*, perhaps Peru’s most famous dish.

In this fun and interactive 1-hour Pisco cocktail class, you’ll discover the world of Peru’s iconic spirit by preparing over 7 different Pisco infusions and learning to make two of the most famous Pisco cocktails: Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco. This 100% participatory experience is designed to be quick, engaging, and full of flavor. To cap off the class, we’ll finish with a few exciting Pisco shots. Whether you're new to cocktails or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll enjoy personalized guidance and a hands-on approach that makes the experience both enjoyable and educational.

Our Shamans are experts in making connection with the spirit of the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and next they will carefully interpret the coca leaves in order to find out what the natural spirit is showing, about the present and the future of the consultant. The ceremony is conducted by an Andean Shaman and the duration is always about 1 hour. You are encouraged and allowed to ask questions to the Shaman, about all aspects of the reading concerning the most important areas of your life.

Discover the rich flavors and culinary heritage of Peruvian cuisine during a small-group cooking class at Marcelo Batata Restaurant in Cusco. Dive into Peru's flavors at a private market; create an array of typical Peruvian specialties such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco sours; enjoy a selection of small-bite appetizers prepared by renowned chefs, and much more.

If you're passionate about art or looking for a different creative experience, dare to paint your own Pucará bull, guided by a professional artist. A unique activity where you'll explore your artistic side while connecting with one of the most emblematic traditions of Andean culture.

Take your exploration of Peruvian cuisine to a deeper level while in Cusco with this cooking class with a Peruvian chef. Learn about the unique flavors of Peruvian cooking with a local market visit to select ingredients. In the kitchen, see how four authentic dishes are prepared, with possible dishes including lomo saltado and quinoa soup, as well as the national drink pisco sour. This small-group experience promises personalized attention.

Immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience by creating your own textile piece at the heart of Andean tradition. Guided by skilled artisans, learn the intricate weaving process while exploring the vibrant world of alpaca wool dyeing. Delve into the captivating iconography that gives each piece its unique story, while forging a tangible connection to Andean heritage. This hands-on experience not only hones your skills but also deepens your appreciation for the textile art of this captivating culture.

Learn the basics of ancient pottery making traditions during a pottery class from a studio with a view of the Incan terraces of Pisac. During this private experience, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you learn more about the Cuyo Chico community and create souvenirs to take home.

Exploring Cusco’s most important ruins and historic landmarks on your own can be confusing, with sites spread out and little context to explain what you’re seeing—but this small-group, guided tour makes it simple. Travel between key archaeological locations—including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and the Temple of the Sun—and the historic center with a guide who brings the temples and colonial architecture to life. As you explore, learn about the history behind each site instead of simply passing by.

Learn to cook like a local during a cooking class in a Peruvian home. Perfect for food-focused travelers, this experience includes a tour of Ollantaytambo Market—exploring with your guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover products that you may otherwise have missed—and a hands-on workshop where you’ll create several Peruvian dishes.

Most visitors to Peru only try the national liquor mixed into a Pisco Sour. This Pisco tasting tour offers you a deeper insight through tastings of different varieties from the Ica Valley's Cuatro Gallos vineyard. You will learn to properly taste and pair Pisco, as well as how to mix a classic Pisco Sour or Chilcano cocktail.

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

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.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Choose between private or shared options with or without admission tickets.

This activity is special because it offers an authentic, hands-on Pachamanca experience prepared using traditional underground cooking techniques. Travelers are guided by local chefs and actively participate in the process, learning about Andean ingredients and ancestral traditions. The experience takes place in a natural setting near Cusco, away from crowds, allowing for a deeper cultural connection. More than just a meal, it is a communal ritual that honors Pachamama (Mother Earth) and provides a meaningful way to experience Peru’s living culinary heritage.

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.

Meet your Hosts: GISELA is a passionate cook who has studied Ayurveda and conscious nutrition. She believes that cooking is an act of mindfulness and connection — a way to nourish the body while awakening the senses and honoring the earth. Inspired by ancestral wisdom and the natural rhythm of ingredients, she creates experiences that invite guests to slow down, reconnect with food, and discover the joy of conscious eating. PAWKARMAYTA, a pioneer of Peruvian electronic music, is a visionary artist from Cusco who blends ancestral Andean sounds with contemporary rhythms. In this unique culinary and cultural experience, he brings his passion for roots, preparing, and sharing food. He honors local ingredients, ancestral cooking methods, and the rhythms of community. Together, we share an authentic gastronomic and cultural experience that connects travelers with Andean traditions, gastronomy, music, and community.

Visit a bustling market, discover Peru’s culinary heritage, and even learn how to make some of its most beloved, traditional dishes during this hands-on cooking class. After meeting your guide, venture to Cusco’s vibrant San Pedro Market, and discover the bounty of fresh ingredients on display. Afterwards, head to the kitchen and don your aprons. With your instructor’s guidance, learn to prepare several Peruvian dishes, including ceviche. Finally, sit down to enjoy your multi-course dinner, complete with a homemade pisco sour.

See Cusco at its most enigmatic: after dark. On this private nighttime photography tour you will explore the city with a photographic eye and perfect your nighttime city photography. Your professional photographer guide will reveal the best tricks, tips and camera settings so you can come away with the best shots possible.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Cusco during a small group cooking class. Learn about the local flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques that shape Peruvian cuisine from your instructor. Get hands on as you prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a Pisco Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Peru in a local setting, beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Peruvian cuisine than you would by only eating out - Small-group format allows for a more personal experience - Ideal for food lovers and anyone who enjoys cooking - Enjoy bottomless drinks while you cook

Dive deep into the delicious world of Peruvian cooking during this half-day cooking experience in Cusco. Shop for ingredients at the San Pedro Market and learn to make Peru’s national drink—the pisco sour—before your class. Then, get your hands dirty to prepare a delicious 3-course meal of typical Peruvian dishes, with help from your instructor, that you can enjoy with a drink in hand.

It's not just an activity, it's a gift to the soul. We offer something different: "a conscious pause in the middle of the journey, a time to come back to you." Through yoga, Andean sound therapy and nature contemplation, you will live a gentle and deep therapy, designed to integrate body, mind and emotion. - We value calm, authenticity and well-being. - We fuse ancient wisdom with contemporary healing practices. -We promote a more conscious, more humane, more felt way of traveling. We invite you to inhabit the present, to reconnect with your body, to breathe with the earth.