Local Market and Peruvian Cooking Class with Pisco Sour in Cusco
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Cusco, Peru
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Visit the bustling San Pedro Market and explore native produce varieties
- Learn skills and recipes that you can recreate later at home
- Receive personalized attention and assistance in a small-group class
- Includes all food, fruit tasting, two cocktails, and bottled water
Sample Menu
Starter
Ceviche Trio
The classic, The ancestral made with tumbo, The high vibration with kushuro (algae that grows in the high Andean lagoons), tarwi, and camu camu.
Main
Mashua Cream with Crispy Purple Corn and Crispy Alpaca
A delicate cream made from a superfood rich in antioxidants, accompanied by a gluten-free purple corn crisp that is rich in calcium and iron.
Main
High Vibration Stuffed Chilli Pepper with Garden Salad and Native Potato Cake
We reinvented this classic of Peruvian gastronomy by swapping in mushrooms and tender vegetables. It is served with a salad high in antioxidants.
Dessert
Lucuma Gnocchi with Custard Apple Ice Cream and Peruvian Fruit Mix
A dessert using lucuma, combined with kiwicha flour in gnocchi, paired with ice cream, spicy chocolate, and Peruvian fruits.
What's Included
- Cooking class with a professional Peruvian chef (English/Spanish-speaking)
- MealsAll ingredients and meals (appetizer, main course, dessert)
- Fruit Tasting
- Two Cocktails (Pisco Sour and Chicha Morada)
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mercado Central de San PedroThupaq Amaru 477, Cusco 08002, Peru
We will meet at San Pedro Market Door number 1.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Choose a lunch or dinner tour time (9am or 3pm) when booking. Meet at the San Pedro Central Market, the city's largest and most popular, filled with local products from all over Peru. Learn about the endemic varieties of potatoes and corn commonly used in Peruvian cuisine.
Begin your cooking class with a lesson on pisco sours, the national drink of Peru. You'll learn to make this famous Peruvian national drink and taste it as well. Afterward, your culinary experience begins. Depending on your choice of lunch or dinner, we prepare some traditional Peruvian dishes with a modern twist, always guided by our Peruvian chef. The last step of the class will be a typical Peruvian dessert and tasting of some of Peru's most exotic fruits.
Begin your cooking class with a lesson on pisco sours, the national drink of Peru. You'll learn to make this famous Peruvian national drink and taste it as well. Afterward, your culinary experience begins. Depending on your choice of lunch or dinner, we prepare some traditional Peruvian dishes with a modern twist, always guided by our Peruvian chef. The last step of the class will be a typical Peruvian dessert and tasting of some of Peru's most exotic fruits.
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Mercado Central de San Pedro
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Average groups are of 4 and the maximum is 12 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Toni_D
This cooking class was an absolute highlight of our trip. Dael was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and it was really great to learn more about Cusco and the culture from a local! The cooking class was fantastic and we discovered lots of new flavours and techniques. I would highly recommend others to take this class. Thanks Dael!
Reviews
5.0
based on 402 reviews
Andrew_G, May 2026
Excellent tour with an excellent guide. We loved the market tour and really enjoyed the ceveche. The kitchen is cute and clean too!
Kim_D, Apr 2026
The chef was extremely talented and patient explaining and teaching. The trip to the market is really insightful and combines culture with exotic foods! The dishes you later make with them are extremely delicious and the desert of fresh fruits with chocolate was the cherry on top to send me home with the biggest smile. I loved it and would book this again next time i visit!
Nicole_K, Apr 2026
Excellent chef. Personal, friendly and made the experience fun. The quality of
Food we created was surprisingly good
Cynthia_R, Apr 2026
Fantastic overall market + cooking class experience and highlight of our Peru travels! Mauricio was an excellent chef and knowledgeable guide. We had a tour of San Pedro Market, from which we had the chance to learn about the culture and history behind the ingredients we were to use in the cooking class. As for the cooking class, the food was delicious and fresh, featuring local ingredients to make ceviches, a multi-component entrée, soup, dessert, and drinks, and could accommodate allergies / dietary restrictions in the group. The cooking class / dining room area was spacious and bright. Would definitely recommend this experience!
Michael_S, Apr 2026
Everything was great!
We spent a short amount of time in the market learning about the foods and picking up the foods we were going to cook. Then we made a very strong and tasty pisco sour. The starter (ceviche) was amazing.
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Jayson_P, Mar 2026
💯 recommend this experience! Chef Gael was amazing! He gave a thorough tour of the market and the cooking & pisco sour lessons he facilitated was so much fun!
Jorge_G, Mar 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best Cooking Experiences I Have Ever Had
This Peruvian ceviche masterclass was everything I hoped it would be and more. From the market to the kitchen to the final sip of a homemade pisco sour, every part of the experience was thoughtfully done and genuinely enjoyable.
It began at the local market, where our chef guided us through selecting the freshest fish and finest ingredients. The fish was remarkably fresh — firm, clean, and ocean-bright in a way that immediately told you it belonged in a ceviche. Our chef took the time to explain what to look for when choosing quality fish and why freshness matters so much in a dish where the ingredients speak entirely for themselves. It was an eye-opening and practical lesson that I will carry with me every time I shop for seafood going forward. A wonderful way to start the class and set the tone for everything that followed.
The kitchen itself was beautiful — authentic, warm, and inspiring. Exactly the kind of space where great cooking happens, with every tool and ingredient laid out with care and intention.
We were welcomed into the kitchen with the very first thing we made — Pisco Sours from scratch. Fresh lime juice, pisco, egg white, and a dash of bitters, shaken and poured to perfection. It was a warm and festive way to be introduced to the class, and sipping a handcrafted cocktail in that beautiful kitchen immediately made everyone feel relaxed, happy, and ready to cook.
Our chef was knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about Peruvian culinary tradition. The instruction was clear and engaging, and there was always a fascinating story or cultural insight to accompany each technique. I learned a tremendous amount and never once felt lost or rushed.
We began cooking with a wonderful appetizer that set the tone beautifully for the meal ahead — stuffed peppers made with fresh ingredients sourced directly from a local farm. Vibrant, flavorful, and a perfect reflection of the incredible produce available in this region, they were a clear signal of the quality and care that would define every dish that followed.
From there we moved into the heart of the class and prepared three ceviches — a Traditional, an Ancestral, and a Superfood — each with its own distinct flavor profile and story. All three were delicious, but the Ancestral Ceviche was a particular highlight, offering a fascinating window into pre-colonial Peruvian cooking that you simply cannot experience anywhere else.
After the ceviches, our chef guided us through making a remarkable gnocchi dessert prepared from a local root bulb — an ingredient I had never worked with before and one that speaks to the extraordinary diversity of Peru's native produce. Learning to transform this organic, earthy root into something as delicate and satisfying as gnocchi was one of the most surprising and rewarding moments of the entire class. Light, pillowy, and completely organic like every ingredient we used throughout the day, it was a creative and memorable finale that left everyone at the table thoroughly delighted.
If you are looking for a cooking class that is fun, educational, and deeply rooted in authentic Peruvian culinary tradition, this one is hard to beat. Highly recommended.
— A grateful and very satisfied traveler
Shirley_P, Feb 2026
Best cooking experience learning to to prepare and eat the local food with fresh ingredients we bought from the market. A wonderful owner chef who paced the evening perfectly. Absolute must do on your trip.
Karen_C, Feb 2026
Was top notch. The kitchen was well designed food we cooked was very yummy. Great value for money
A must
Sylvia_F, Feb 2026
The market tour was terrific & very informative. The food was delicious and chef was very personable and delightful!
Anna_F, Feb 2026
Chef Mauricio is an amazing host and walked us through the market and helped us make an amazing 3 course meal. Since it was low season in Peru (February), we essentially got a private class!
Stephanie_S, Feb 2026
This was a wonderful experience! My friend and I had a great time cooking Peruvian dishes. Highly recommend.
Anne_P, Feb 2026
Great explanation of Peruvian products, both history and usage, by chef Dael in the vibrant central market. Followed by a great time cooking a 3 course meal together. Food was both beautiful and delicious. What a lovely way to spend a morning in Cusco.
Elena_L, Feb 2026
This was such an amazing afternoon. First we went to the market where Chef Dael made it very interesting teaching us about all of the different sections. Then we went to the studio and had the most wonderful cooking class. Chef was so kind, patient and informative about all of the different foods. What an awesome guy!
The studio is also lovely, very warm and welcoming and the sous chef was great too. Would definitely recommend! We had a fantastic time!
Cynthia_H, Jan 2026
The chef is very willing to prepare a menu that will agree with your needs. He had delicious things prepared for all of us
Joy_G, Jan 2026
This was an amazing experience. First of all the market was huge and I loved Igor we got to try samples of certain foods. Going back to take a cooking class was not only fun, but I got to interact with so many people and as well learn recipes that I won’t soon forget. I highly recommend this activity.
Sierra_V, Dec 2025
This was a very fun class! We got to try lots of new foods and the pisco sour was really fun to make
Toni_D, Nov 2025
This cooking class was an absolute highlight of our trip. Dael was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and it was really great to learn more about Cusco and the culture from a local! The cooking class was fantastic and we discovered lots of new flavours and techniques. I would highly recommend others to take this class. Thanks Dael!
Samantha_B, Nov 2025
The cooking class was fantastic! I was surprised by how many dishes we prepared after spending time in the market. Our guide was great! He explained everything in great detail and was a lovely instructor in the kitchen! Would highly recommend signing up for this cooking class!
cfvmb5f4xk, Oct 2025
I highly recommend this and did to 2 members of tour group that had just ended, they went the next day and loved it also. Chef Dael was fabulous, I learned a lot and the food was delicious. The market walk is really great and the kitchen and dining areas they have a short walk away are wonderful, fully equipped and spotless. Loved my pisco sour, different cerviches and other foods. Instead of having a meal out do this - so much more fun, interesting and likely more and better food.
Isabel_C, Oct 2025
Great experience, learned a lot about Peruvian cuisine and traditions. Starting at the market gave us a good background before the cooking class. The food was all great and it was fun to learn how to make everything from scratch. The ceviche was incredible!
Lealoa_N, Oct 2025
Chef Mauricio was very friendly and knowledgeable about the fruits, vegetables and cuisine of Peru. We made quite a few delicious dishes: 3 types of ceviche, stuffed rocoto, pastel de papas and soup. I highly recommend this tour for any foodies!
Pam_f, Sept 2025
Great experience and made so much food! Highly recommend! Market tour and then made pisco sour, 3 kinds of ceviche, soup, stuffed peppers, salad and dessert!
David_P, Sept 2025
Peru has a fantastic food and cooking culture rooted in the Quechua people’s mastery of agriculture and the vast array of ingredients they have to choose from. This class is Fantastic! Come hungry and make three flavorful and beautiful dishes with a cocktail!!! Excellent instruction in a beautiful and clean environment. Also see the well organized central market of Cusco. 10/10!!!
Sandra_M, Sept 2025
Absolutely amazing!!! Mau was incredible. The experience was so worth it, cooking, learning Peruvian cuisine and also visiting the market. Recommend to absolutely everyone!
Kaylie_C, Sept 2025
Such an amazing experience! Our chef was amazing and I learned so much about Peru and Peruvian cuisine! 11/10
Erika_R, Sept 2025
Wow! This class exceeded my expectations. Dael was amazing. Such a fun, educating, delish time. I can’t recommend enough. A must do!
Jodie_M, Aug 2025
Make sure you are hungry… it is a complete appetizer, soup, dinner, and desert event. We had a phenomenally wonderful time!!!
Olga_K, Aug 2025
We really enjoyed this cooking class. Mauricio is an excellent chef, very knowledgeable in different cuisines. The class has started on the market, where Mauricio introduced to us local fruits, vegetables, abd cheeses. We enjoyed the class a lot.
SuitFong_C, Jul 2025
A wonderful unique experience indeed. Visit to Peru is not complete without this experience! Am so very glad that we decided to do this - it was the best decision made. The chef was wonderful, love his generosity in sharing his knowledge during the market tour and the selection of food we cooked.
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