Top Cusco Classes & Workshops - page 2

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.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before exploring the famous Inca citadel the next day.

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.

Travel from your Cusco hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) with a private transfer that removes the uncertainty of departure-day transport. Instead of searching for a cab or navigating public buses, enjoy a scheduled service that coordinates pickup around flight times and runs 24 hours a day. It's a straightforward way to reach the airport on time—without managing last-minute logistics.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Peru during a small-group BBQ class in Cusco. Learn about the local flavors, ingredients, and fire-cooking techniques that shape Peruvian cuisine from your instructor. Get hands-on as you prepare several authentic dishes over the grill while sipping on a Pisco Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Peru 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 over fire - Enjoy bottomless drinks while you cook

You can create your own ceramic piece, with your mistakes and successes, unlocking creativity, enjoying the process and teaching step by step. Design, model, paint, decorate your piece. I'll take care of the drying and baking, and after 5 to 7 days your work will be ready to go home with you.

Uncover the history and culture of Cusco, once the heart of the Inca Empire, on this small-group tour of the city—a great way to get your bearings if visiting for the first time. Check off plenty of sights in one convenient tour that covers Plaza de Armas, where Inca roads once converged, the Temple of the Sun, and the Convent of Santo Domingo. You'll also visit Cusco Cathedral and the bustling San Pedro Central Market, for a taste of daily life in Cusco.

If you’re short on time but still want to deepen your understanding of Peruvian food, look no further than this express cooking class in Cusco—tailored for time-pressed travelers. You’ll enjoy personalized attention from your chef guide in a small group limited to only nine other foodies, as you master the techniques of classic Peruvian dishes and a famous pisco sour cocktail.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get an immersive experience with Peruvian handicrafts and food on this day tour to Chichubamba. You’ll visit the rural community with a small group of just six people, which makes for an intimate experience. Learn how to fashion ceramics with a local craftsman, then try your hand at chocolate-making and the traditional beer, Chicha de Jora.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A deep healing session that includes many different ways to feel better: using the senses with sound and music, healing with smells and crystals, gentle touches to let go of energy, balancing chakras, cleaning energy, and personal advice. It also helps expand awareness and create a deep connection experience.