Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco

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Cusco, Peru

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Neha_L ·

Apr 2026

We really enjoyed this experience with chef Jorge. He took us shopping for the ingredients in the local market. Showed us the variety of Peruvian produce and then showed us a sampling of how to cook it. The food was very yummy. We also learnt to present it beautifully. Would highly recommend

· Matt_S ·

May 2026

Such a great experience in Cusco! Jorge did a great job giving us samples throughout the market and then we headed to a wonderful space for a cooking class together. It was the perfect amount of involvement in the cooking and we made three dishes and two beautiful cocktails and then dessert was brought out. Highly recommend, wonderful experience and great value

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Overview

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.

Shop at San Pedro Market for traditional Peruvian ingredients
Prepare ceviche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, picarones, and two cocktails
Learn to make cocktails with pisco and local fruits
Receive recipes to recreate your favorite dishes and drinks

Sample Menu

Starter

You will cook Ceviche

Starter

You will cook Causa Limeña

Main

You will cook Quinoa Tamal

Starter

You will make 02 Peruvian cocktails

Fresh cocktails with pisco ( available free alcohol version)

Dessert

Traditional Picarones

You will eat Traditional Picarones

What's Included

Meals

Three dishes and one dessert.
Alcoholic Beverages

Cocktails of the class are included.
All the necessary equipment for the class
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Plazoleta San Pedro, C. Sta. Clara 497, Cusco 08002, Peru
Meeting point: Main door of San Pedro Market - in front of "Plazoleta San Pedro ( in front of the trees Please, check plazoleta San Pedro in your maps.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Mercado Central de San Pedro

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Available for vegetarian options /allergies/food restrictions
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

KJ_2

I would highly recommend this tour for everyone. The tour of the San Pedro Market was very interesting with our guide, Chef Jesus, providing lots of interesting information. With that being said, the highlight was the cooking and food. For my experience we made two cocktails, a starter, a main course, and had a classic Peruvian dessert. For the entire activity Chef Jesus was very personable and provided great information as well as tips for not only what we were cooking in the class, but that you could use at home as well. I take cooking classes wherever I go and this one stands out as one of my favorites.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2,329 reviews

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Amazing Experience!

Natalie_K, May 2026

Worth every penny,take cash with you to the market so you can purchase items you tasted and liked. Feel free to ask Jesus f9r recommendations.

A great way to learn about the Peruvian food culture

Matt_S, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cooking class in Cusco and had a great time exploring the local market with Jorge. We love giving our guests a hands-on experience, from tasting unique local samples to crafting traditional Peruvian cocktails and preparing three authentic dishes together. Providing a high-quality, fun, and great-value experience is always our main goal. We hope to welcome you back to Peruvian Cusco Flavors next time you visit Peru for more delicious culinary adventures. Safe travels!

Good if you just need to kill time

Sara_C, May 2026

Average experience, more like to kill time than to learn how to cook the dishes. Most steps were already done, unfortunately very important ones like the preparation of the aji amarillo. The ceviche is made with Asian sauces, which might be a common practice, but I have never seen it in any peruvian restaurant. Space per person was too small to actually cook. It is very much finishing dishes than a cooking class.

If you’re thinking about it, do it!

Tammy_W, May 2026

Highly recommend! Such a fun way to spend a half day in Cusco! The market and the experience were amazing. Jesus did such a great job!!

Recommend!

Will_L, May 2026

Great tour and class! The food was delicious, the tour guide & chef was funny and helpful. I really enjoyed it!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time during our cooking class and food tour. Our team takes great pride in making sure the food is delicious and the experience is both funny and educational. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our chef and tour guide—they will be so happy to know they made your visit special! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again the next time you are looking for an authentic culinary experience in Peruvian Cusco Flavors. Warm regards,

Fun Time and Informative

MaryRobin_E, May 2026

We had a great time with Jorge, he was fun and gave wonderful instruction on all the recipes. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time during our cooking class in Cusco. Jorge loves sharing the secrets of Peruvian gastronomy and making the recipes fun and easy to learn. We hope these new skills allow you to bring a taste of Peru back home with you. See you next time for more delicious flavors

Amazing, tasty and must do

Carolyn_F, May 2026

This was a tasty experience. Learn about food and culture they even accommodate vegetarians and gluten intolerant.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for choosing our cooking class in Cusco! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed such a tasty experience with us. Our mission is to go beyond the recipe; we want every guest to truly learn about the rich history of Peruvian culture and the local ingredients that make our gastronomy world-famous. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy these flavors, which is why we take great care to provide delicious options for vegetarians and those who are gluten-intolerant without compromising on authenticity. We hope the skills you learned in our kitchen stay with you long after you leave Cusco. It was a joy to have you! Warm regards, The Team at Peruvian Cusco Flavors

From market to table

Neha_L, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at Peruvian Cusco Flavors. Providing the best experience in Cusco is always our top priority. We’re glad you appreciated our 03 dishes, 02 cocktails and 01 dessert. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit!

Amazing time!!

Andrew_G, Apr 2026

We had an incredible time with Jorge. He was extremely informative and gave us a lot of helpful cooking tips. The food was incredible and was well worth it.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible time learning with Jorge. He truly loves sharing his passion for Peruvian gastronomy and those secret cooking tips that make our flavors so unique. It is rewarding to know that you found the food worth every moment. Our goal is always to provide an authentic market-to-table experience that stays with our guests long after they leave Cusco. We hope to welcome you back in our kitchen someday for more culinary adventures in Cusco! Warm regards, The Team at Peruvian Cusco Flavors

Peruvian Cooking with Friends!

Walter_M, Mar 2026

From the market tour to the hands on cooking, Jorge was phenomenal and a master at his craft. He kept everyone involved and answered all our questions. He taught us how to both cook authentic Peruvian cuisine, but present it as well. The small group size allowed for small talk and learning of others in the class. I would highly recommend the class if you are in Cusco.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every moment, from the San Pedro Market tour to the hands-on cooking class. Jorge is indeed a vital part of our team, and he will be delighted to know that his passion for Peruvian cuisine and food presentation made such an impact on your visit to Cusco. We truly believe that our small group sessions create the perfect atmosphere for a personalized and immersive culinary journey. Sharing our culture through food is what we love most, and your recommendation means the world to us. We hope to welcome you back for another market-to-table experience in the future! Warm regards, Peruvian Cusco Flavors Team

Highly recommend!!!!!

Holly_M, Mar 2026

This was so great! So enjoyable, cocktails were great, food was great, Jorge was great……would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear that everything was 'great'—from the cocktails and the food to Chef Jorge himself! It was a pleasure having you in our kitchen, and we really appreciate the high recommendation. We hope you keep practicing those recipes at home!

Such a fun way to learn about Peruvian culture

jayneo433, Feb 2026

This was such a fun, interesting and entertaining activity. Loved going through the market with tastings and overview of the fruits snd food. Making the cocktails was a highlight and step by step instructions to make the delicious food. Great value for money and a very fun evening. Would highly recommend. Jorges was great.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our Cusco cooking class and the San Pedro market tour. It's great to know that the fruit tastings and the step-by-step cooking instructions met your expectations. Jorge is a fantastic guide, and he’ll be happy to hear the cocktails were a highlight of your evening! We strive to offer the best value for money for travelers in Peru. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes! Peruvian Cusco Flavors

Great and informative...

Patrick_G, Jan 2026

Great and informative market tour / experience, Jorge did a very nice job of instructing us and a great balance between cooking and learning. Stools could definitely use an upgrade but otherwise 5 star experience

Response from Host, Mar 2026

"Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the balance between the market tour and the hands-on cooking process. Jorge will be very happy to know his instructions made your time at the San Pedro Market and our kitchen so informative. We take our guests' learning and enjoyment seriously, and it’s great to see that reflected in your 5-star rating. We also truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the stools. We are always looking for ways to improve our space in Cusco, and we will certainly look into an upgrade to ensure our future chefs are as comfortable as possible. We hope to see you again for more Peruvian flavors! Safe travels!

Would recommend this class

Felicity_Y, Jan 2026

I really enjoyed this cooking class! Jorge was friendly and very passionate about his job. I look forward to making my own pisco sour at home!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your nice review. We really appreciate it. The chef Jorge is making his best for our guests. Best wishes,

Awesome class, learned a lot, great flavors

wheatonjj, Dec 2025

This was a terrific class, and every recipe was awesome. Learned a lot and would consider returning just for the food. Went back to the market after to buy from several of Jorge's vendors

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you loved every recipe from our Peruvian cooking class and found the food so memorable. It’s especially rewarding to know you revisited the San Pedro Market to support Jorge’s local vendors. We take great pride in our market-to-table approach, connecting our guests with the freshest Cusco ingredients and the wonderful people who provide them. Whether it's perfecting a classic Ceviche or mastering a traditional Causa, we love seeing our guests take those skills (and secret shopping tips!) back home. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another round of authentic Peruvian flavors. Safe travels and happy cooking!

Amazing food, people, and a lot learned!

Mary_D, Nov 2025

We had a great time exploring the market, trying things we likely would have not stopped to try on our own, and learning about the local ingredients. We spent about an hour in the market and then about 3 in the class itself. The class was awesome - we made (and ate) great food and cocktails and learned so much along the way. Chef Jorge was awesome, the kitchen space was super clean and everyone working was so kind and friendly. Highly recommend this experience if you are looking for something unique to do during your time in Cusco!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for joining our Cooking Class and Market Tour! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed preparing the Quinoa Tamales and Ceviche. It was a pleasure sharing the secrets of Peruvian gastronomy with you here in the heart of Cusco. We hope these flavors stay with you back home!

Peruvian delight

Laura_A, Nov 2025

Had a great time going thru the markets and picking up food. Learning about the traditions of the marketplace. It was a hands on experience making two cocktails and three dishes. Jesus was amazing and added his chef flare to the dishes. Everything was amazing and a lot of food. I would highly recommend this adventure.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

We loved our Peruvian...

Tracy_G, Oct 2025

We loved our Peruvian cooking class with Jorge! It was 4 hours well spent! The experience started at the San Pedro Al Mercado where Jorge took us around to a variety of vendors, hand picked the ingredients we'd be using later, shared information about what he was selecting and why they suited the recipes. The kitchen where we prepared the food and the culinary staff who assisted Jorge were exceptionally well organized and friendly. We're excited to take these recipes home and prepare them for our family. Thanks for a great evening!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star rating! It was a true pleasure to have you join us at Peruvian Cusco Flavors. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our culinary experience in Cusco. Our team, especially our professional chefs and guides, works hard to provide an authentic market-to-table experience, from selecting the freshest ingredients at the local market to mastering the art of the perfect Ceviche and Pisco Sour. Sharing the secrets of traditional Peruvian gastronomy with travelers like you is what we love most. Your kind words help other visitors find the best cooking classes and food tours in Cusco. We hope to welcome you back to our kitchen very soon! Best regards,

It was great, market...

Alex_B, Oct 2025

It was great, market visit - a lot of interesting educational info about Peruvian and Cusco ingredients! And the cooking itself was amazing experience! Delicious!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the market visit and found the information about our local Cusco ingredients insightful. At Peruvian Cusco Flavors, we aim to provide more than just a meal; we want our guests to have an authentic cooking experience where they can truly connect with the essence of Peruvian gastronomy. It’s great to know that the dishes you prepared were delicious! We hope to see you again in Cusco for more culinary adventures. ¡Buen provecho!

100% Recommend

Alexis_G, Oct 2025

This was a great experience. I brought my family of 5 and we had an amazing time. We loved the food and drink choices, Chef Jorge did a fantastic job showing us how to do everything and we loved going through the super market with him selecting the food we used to cook. 100% recommend!

🌟 Absolutely unforgettable!

John_M, Oct 2025

🌟 Absolutely unforgettable! This Peruvian cooking and cocktail class is a vibrant, hands-on journey through Cusco’s culinary soul. From exploring the colorful San Pedro Market to crafting mouthwatering ceviche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, and pisco cocktails, every moment is packed with flavor and fun. The chef was a fantastic guide, and the recipes are perfect for recreating the magic at home. What made it even more special was sharing the experience with amazing people from all over the world—truly a global celebration of food and culture!

Would recommend

Helen_D, Oct 2025

Three dishes and two cocktails. We consumed it all and there was a great atmosphere. Very enjoyable.

Great experience with Jorge!

Sarah_L, Oct 2025

The class was very nice and we left full! Each step was explained well and the small group was nice. Jorge, the chef was great and he really made an effort to make everyone comfortable. They offered modifications for allergies or things you just didn’t want to eat. I’m not a fan of fish and he offered something else. Overall it was great. It is a little bit long so make sure you are prepared for the length.

Perfect

Lewis_D, Oct 2025

It was really a good experience to walk in the big market our tour guide Issac was excellent he explained with lot of knowledge. The class fenomenal I learned lots about Peruvian food.

Delicious and Fun Evening

Kelly_C, Sep 2025

Loved this tour of the market and cooking class. By the end of the evening I'd learned how to make some delicious peruvian dishes and cocktails, as well as made some new "travel friends". Chef Eric and his team were excellent!!

So much food and so much fun! Perfect for your first day in Cusco.

Michael_S, Sep 2025

This was such a cool experience! The tour of the San Pedro market was really interesting, and then we got to cook several dishes. It is a great way to do a deep dive into Peruvian cooking, and there was so much food. It was so well organized and the perfect activity to do on your first day in Cusco as you're acclimatizing to the altitude. Would highly recommend!

A Must-Do in Cusco!

Kevon_S, Sep 2025

Super masterclass on Peruvian cooking and cocktails with Chef Jesus' twist. Enjoyed every part of this activity, from the tour of San Pedro Market to the cooking class. Great vibe with the other participants of the class as well.

Wonderful Peruvian cooking class

Martene_M, Sep 2025

This was absolutely an awesome experience! Chef Eric was the best. So knowledgeable and fun. We had some issues finding the tour start location because my navigation wasn't working, and they were extremely helpful in getting us there. We got to experience the San Pedro Market, which was really interesting and gave us lots of ideas for things to get when we go back. The cooking class was so fun! We learned how to make several dishes and 2 cocktails, and we got the recipes for everything. We were stuffed by the time we left! I learned so many cooking and cocktsil making tips. This is very much worth the cost of the experience. I would highly recommend it!

This excursion was very...

Asha_A, Sep 2025

This excursion was very interesting and fun at first, with the San Pedro market tour! I definitely learned a lot. I did feel like the market tour and the cooking classes were very long altogether. I was definitely ready to go home after. It would have been nice to actually have individual burners and learn how to cook each meal. It felt very school like with us passing around bowls of ingredients and putting them in our station. Definitely hands off. Oh, and not to mention one of the European guys in our group kept sniffing the bowl of food that we used for our ingredients :/.

Food history tour

Kaye_D, Sep 2025

What a great way to learn about Peruvian food and culture! Fast paced and super informative … loved the trip to the San Pedro market to sample a few things and purchase our ingredients before heading to the cooking studio. Dishes were excellent and had much history to them. You will leave full :). Chef Eric was fantastic - highly recommend!