Top Cusco Cooking Classes

Cusco Airport Departure Transfer

10 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Peruvian cooking class - Pachamanca experience

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Cusco Airport Shared Arrival Transfer

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Traditional Cooking Class at Marcelo Batata

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.

Group Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Make your very own chocolate bar during a 2-hour workshop in the Sacred Valley. Head to the ChocoMuseo in Ollantaytambo and get a hands-on chocolate making experience from bean to bar. Learn about the history of cocoa in Peru and why the country is famous for its delicious chocolates. Prepare a number of different chocolate treats during the workshop and take home the fruits of your labor.

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Ollantaytambo

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Peruvian Barbecue Class over fire in Cusco with a local

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Meet your Hosts We are Gisela and Tony, founders of Sumaq Ñawi, a Cusco-based project that shares Peru through its food, traditions, and local culture. We believe that cooking and sharing a meal is one of the best ways to connect with people and understand a place. Gisela is passionate about conscious cooking and local ingredients, while Tony (Pawkarmayta) is a Cusco artist deeply connected to Andean traditions. Together, we invite you to discover Peru through its flavors, stories, and hospitality.

Sacred Valley Cooking Class and Local Market Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5% savings

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$90$86

Chocolate Making Class "From the Cocoa Bean to the Bar" at Chocomuseo in Cusco

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Immersed in the vibrant heart of Cusco, this craft chocolate experience invites you to explore the fascinating world of Peruvian cacao. Through a fun and creative session, you will get your hands dirty as you mold your very own chocolates, learning about the rich, intense flavors of jungle cacao. From sensory tastings to combining local ingredients like Maras salt and dried fruits, every step is designed to spark your creativity. At the end, take home your delicious chocolates—perfect for sharing or savoring all to yourself.

Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop and Craft Beer Tasting in Cusco

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Pisco Bilingual Cocktail Class at Night

1 hourFree Cancellation

This incredible package pairs two of the most treasured Peruvian cultural activities: cooking and textile weaving. Based on reviews from past guests, this fun and interactive experience just might be the highlight of your time in Peru. The views are stunning, and you’ll be treated 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. ANDEAN COLORS is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Andean Cooking & Textile Weaving (Cusco Region): ANDEAN COLORS

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Make artisan chocolate , chicha de jora and ceramic ornaments with local experts

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5% savings

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$119$113

Price varies by group size

Peru is known for its beautifully woven textiles, but it can be difficult to find authentic pieces on your own. With this private tour, venture to the Sacred Valley to a textile workshop to learn from expert weavers the proper techniques of weaving and dyeing textiles. Now you can see the behind-the-scenes of how they’re made and try it out yourself, great for travelers who want to learn something new and who appreciate arts and crafts.

Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Cusco Airport to hotel Transfer: Fast, Reliable Drop-Off

20 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Unleash your inner barista at the Cusco Coffee Laboratory, where coffee enthusiasts of all levels come together to deepen their understanding of this beloved beverage. Begin with a fascinating overview of coffee agronomy, then dive into sensory evaluations to identify distinct flavor notes. Under the watchful eye of skilled baristas, learn to perfect your V60 pour-over technique and espresso extraction. A highlight includes a hands-on roasting session, allowing you to take home 160g of your freshly roasted coffee. The workshop is a perfect blend of education and fun, making it a must-do for anyone passionate about coffee.

Cusco Specialty Coffee Laboratory Workshop

Cusco Specialty Coffee Laboratory Workshop

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What are people saying about Cusco

Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco

Alexandra_L, Oct 2026

Great option

Excellent experience. Starts with a market tour with some tastings and our chef, Carlos, was great explaining the different foods and ingredients for Peru. He then walked us to the studio, where we made three dishes and two cocktails. They cater for allergies and food preferences and non alcoholic options! It's a fun, informative and filling session. Really worth the time and money to do and get a real sense of the food of Peru!

Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

Kris_F, Aug 2026

Yummy fun!

I highly recommend this outing. The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating. We started on time but late-comers were welcomed. We also finished on time, making it easier for me to get to the airport! The chocolate we made was delicious, my friend said it was the best she had ever tasted!

Cusco Cooking Classes and San Pedro Market Tour

Kyle_F, Jul 2026

Best.tour.ever!!

If you are going to do one tour in Cusco, do this one!! Wow! It far exceeded every expectation. Our chef Dael was amazing. We started with a very fun tour of the market and then cooked so many different dishes for over 4 hours. It was incredible! So excited to go home and cook our own ceviche!

Group Cooking Class in Cusco with Pisco Tasting

Ginny_L, Nov 2025

This experience is beyond...

This experience is beyond my expectation! When we arrived, Christiana greeted us warmly. Once all the guests settled in, we started with fruits taster, we had a lot of interactions to identify each fruit. Then we moved to the “marketplace” with her explanation of each ingredients . The third session is preparing our appetizers, again this is so much fun. The fourth is our main course, finally we made our pisco sour and cocktail. This cooking class is more than food, it gave us a deeper understanding of Peruvian food, its culture, agriculture, fusion and geography. Christina’s enthusiasm and passion highlights this class! This experience enriches my appreciation of Peruvian food and its history.