Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco
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Cusco, Peru
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover Peru through its flavors on this small-group (max 12) Pisco Sour tour in Cusco. Master the art of mixing Peru’s most-loved cocktail with a guide providing hands-on assistance. Dive into the rich history and secrets of Pisco (a grape-based spirit) while crafting your drink. A fun, flavorful experience that brings Peru’s culture to life, sip by sip.
- Learn how to taste Pisco and how to make a pisco sour
- Sharpen your cocktail-mixing skills with personal guidance
- Join a small-group tour (max 12) for a personalized experience
- Support a carbon-neutral tour, run by a B Corp certified company
What's Included
- Learn to craft Peru’s iconic Pisco Sour in a hands-on cocktail class
- Taste three distinct varieties of Peruvian Pisco
- Use professional bar tools and fresh ingredients provided
- Meet your local English-speaking expert bartender in Cusco
- Enjoy your own handcrafted Pisco Sour
- Experience the class at Casa Intrepid, a restored venue with original Inca walls
- Join a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants for a personalized touch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Casa Intrepid2nd Floor, Zetas 109, Cusco 08002, Peru
Casa Intrepid: Calle Z 109 Cusco in front of the main gate of Santo Domingo / Qorikancha temple
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.4:00 pm
Itinerary
Become a Pisco pro at Casa Intrepid in Cusco. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture and master the art of the iconic Pisco Sour cocktail on this small-group tour (max 12 people).
Led by a local professional bartender, discover the rich history behind Peru’s national drink while learning how to craft your own Pisco Sour. Casa Intrepid, a beautifully restored venue with original Inca walls, provides the perfect setting for this unforgettable experience.
Receive guidance through each step, from understanding the key ingredients—Pisco, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters—to achieving the perfect balance of flavors.
Afterward, enjoy your cocktail in this vibrant setting, raising your glass to a fun, flavorful Cusco adventure. It’s the perfect way to connect with Peru’s culture, one sip at a time.
Led by a local professional bartender, discover the rich history behind Peru’s national drink while learning how to craft your own Pisco Sour. Casa Intrepid, a beautifully restored venue with original Inca walls, provides the perfect setting for this unforgettable experience.
Receive guidance through each step, from understanding the key ingredients—Pisco, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters—to achieving the perfect balance of flavors.
Afterward, enjoy your cocktail in this vibrant setting, raising your glass to a fun, flavorful Cusco adventure. It’s the perfect way to connect with Peru’s culture, one sip at a time.
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Casa Intrepid
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Can children or teenagers join this experience? This experience is reserved for adults only. Due to the nature of the activity, passengers under 18 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
- What should I wear for this experience? While the atmosphere is relaxed, we recommend dressing casually but conservatively. Latin American culture tends to value neat appearance, so avoid very short shorts or halter tops, especially outside beach areas. If you plan to visit churches or religious sites before or after the tour, please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered.
- What ingredients are used to make the Pisco Sour? You’ll be using authentic, high-quality ingredients to craft your cocktail: Peruvian Pisco, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a touch of bitters. All ingredients and bar tools are provided during the class.
- 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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Reviews
4.7
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Anne_P, Oct 2025
Be prepared for a fun and informative experience with Richard - the Pisco Sour King. Hands on sampling, mixing, and the most important bit, shaking and then drinking the final product. So much fun.
Amanda_K, Apr 2025
After a bit of confusion on the location, we jumped right into the class with a short history lesson, and then hands on pisco sour making. We had such a blast and we felt like we had all the time in the world to enjoy the company of the other attendees and our guide. Would absolutely recommend this to others, as the pisco sour I made was one of the best I had the entire trip!
Attila_K, Apr 2025
We had an amazing Pisco Sour making experience in Cusco with Darcy as our guide. He gave us a great overview of the history of Pisco and created a fun and personalized tour for us. The drinks were delicious, and we left with a new appreciation for Peru’s national spirit. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn more about Pisco in an authentic and engaging way.
Angelo_A, Oct 2023
If there was a lower rating I would rate them that. It was a total SCAM!!! We were given a vague meeting place and some random guy who looked like he had been hoking for weeks called my name and made us walk an addition 20min to some obscure hole in the wall restaurant/bar. Once we were in we were guided towards the back to what looked like a space cleaning area where there was a old dirty and used sink dirty glasses a few bottles of liquor and a mop. It was utterly disgusting! The “bartender” who looked like she just got out of prison walked out wiping her hands with a dirty rag. We stopped immediately and said we can’t do this and stormed out. This was a UTTER SCAM! Nothing like was represented on the website. Horrible experience! BEWARE!!!
Jana_W, Sep 2022
Jobana was a great guide…knowledgeable, funny, and responsive to our questions. Absolutely great experience!
Andrea_G, Dec 2019
What a great tour! Tasty and educational - we learned a ton about the history of pisco, and (amazing) guide seamlessly put in the context of the greater history of Peru... all while walking around the Plaza de Armas and San Blas neighborhood.
Tamara_W, Apr 2019
Took this tour the night I arrived. It was a good overall tour of the main areas of Cusco and an opportunity to talk to a local resident about where to eat and go while in Cusco. Also learned about some unique cultural art specific to Cusco. Going to the Pisco Museum and learning to make a Pisco Sour was fun. It was also an opportunity to learn about the different types of Pisco and how they are made.
Journey47725477002, Nov 2018
My boyfriend and I loved this tour! Lilyana was our tour guide and it ended up being just us until the very end when the other three people showed up at our last stop. I highly recommend this tour because Cusco can seem a bit dodgy and with a local it made me feel very at ease. Lilyana was super sweet and offered me a poncho when it stared raining. She also recommended a restaurant to eat at the next night which we went to and it was delicious. My favorite part of the tour was the last stop at the pisco making bar where we got to get behind the bar and make our drinks. We even stayed for the band that was setting up. 5 stars!
Naica B, Sep 2018
This was the first activity I did when I landed in Cusco and I'm so glad I did. Our guide was very knowledgeable, telling us about the history of the town, its architecture, the ancient people and the now locals. Oh, and making the Pisco was so much fun. The bartenders were very friendly. Quality ingredients and liquor. I highly recommend this tour, especially on your first couple nights. It's a great way to get to know the city.
I really wish I could remember my guides' name, Lilliana maybe.
Kayla K, Sep 2018
Getting behind the bar and making your own pisco sour was one of the highlights of our trip! Went back to this bar 2 more times during our trip. Fantastic drinks and atmosphere
Bhavna_J, Apr 2018
Really good tour. The only time wasted was to find other tour members in the huge Cusco square with a signboard. Wasn't ideal but well the tour overall was impressive! Highly recommend it if you're into Pisco - who isn't?! :-
Jennifer_M, Mar 2018
A very pleasant evening walk with an enthusiastic guide. Cusco is a beautiful city at night. We enjoyed the Pisco Sour lesson too. It was very fun!
Michele J, Jan 2018
We walked from the Cathedral area up towards San Blas and explored the neighborhood shops and bars and ended with the pisco sour lesson in a private room at Museo del Pisco. Definitely fun for either a group or solo travel and you get to make your own pisco sour.
David_M, Aug 2017
It was informative and entertaining!!
Had a great time!
Leslie R, Aug 2017
I enjoyed the tour but found the instructions for meeting the guide ambiguous and when the guide was late, I was uncertain whether I was waiting in the correct location. The information on the tour was very interesting and the Pisco Sour lesson was fun. I would definitely recommend.
Jacob R, Jul 2017
I did a solo trip to Cusco, and on the first day in the city I knew I wanted to do something that wasn't too exhausting, considering the early morning flight arrival and needing to get acclimated to the altitude. After a failed attempt at the free walking tour during the day, I decided to opt for this. By far a better decision. Spend the day exploring the city and sites on your own. Having a night tour was an excellent way to see a different side of the city with a local.
The other that were supposed to be part of the tour apparently were sick from the altitude bring Diamox, so I benefited from a solo tour with Lily. She was extremely informative and fun to learn from. We we walked around the normal sites, but also explored several of the side streets, just off the main square. Ending at the Museo Del Pisco bar I'm sure they differ was great and convenient as it was across from my hotel. The staff/bartenders were uber friendly and taught how to make just the right Pisco Sour...by far the best experience of the tour.
This is a great tour to do in the evening before dinner, especially if it's your first night in Cusco. Helps to give you a tour of the city while not being difficult.
Susan Cameron, May 2017
We had arrived in Cusco that day and were not sure we would be up to the tour, however, being prepared for acclimation to the altitude helped. We loved every minute of this tour with Lily, she was informative, took our recent arrival into account, which was particularly helpful when we were climbing San Blas for the first time, and kept us entertained. We saw a wedding in the little church at the top of the hill great timing, and the Pisco lessons behind the bar at the Pisco Museum, were lots of fun, the bartenders very entertaining and really helpful, I even got a Mother's Day present. Great night out.
Bret O, Apr 2017
We really enjoyed this walking tour. With just us and another couple we had a great opportunity to learn more about Cusco. The walking tour didn't tell us anything we didn't hear about four more times during our stay but it was a great way to orient to the city. There are lots of free walking tours in the city that might be worth looking into. The highlight of this tour was the pisco lesson. We really enjoyed learning to make our own Pisco Sours, getting behind the bar and actually mixing it, and then drinking :
This was a great tour overall and we're happy we did it.
Megan_C, Dec 2016
Had SO MUCH FUN on this tour! Not only was our guide Lily really nice and informative, but she made the tour fun. There were just four of us, which made it even better. The walking tour is great, but let's be honest, the pisco sour lesson was the best part! We LOVED the bar where the lesson was held, and the staff and bartenders were super friendly and fun. They all spoke great English. All four of us were able to fully create our own pisco sours, and then we stayed at the bar listening to music and enjoying more food and beverages. I highly recommend this tour for any night of the week - we had a blast.
Steven R, Dec 2016
I visited Cusco for a trek to Machu Picchu with several family members and friends. The two days before our trek, while we were acclimating, we decided to get a short guided tour of the city. The night walking tour was perfect. Liliana, our guide, was knowledgeable and entertaining! The Pisco Sour lesson was great fun and everyone gets involved! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. It is quick and packed with information and fun!
Jacqueline E, Jul 2016
This night was so fun. The walking tour was full of information that we did not know about Cusco. The tour guide was excellent. When we went to the bar all of the employees behind the bar were so welcoming. Each of us could make a Pisco Sour of our choice mine was chocolate. We had so much fun that we stayed two additional hours and had another drink and appetizers.
Jacqueline S, Jul 2016
Pisco and a tour of cusco. Yes please. Did this tour my first night in cusco which helped familiarize the area. Guide was very nice and knowledgable.
Julie_G, Jun 2016
Very fun. It was more the lesson than a tour, but it was fun to do.
Jennifer B, Jun 2016
Liliana was a great guide! She was informative, funny, and provided a very entertaining tour. I also loved the pisco sour lesson. Our instructor at the Pisco Museum was so nice and made the lesson very enjoyable! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Cusco!
Rich_B, May 2016
this was a great way to do a half day tour to not only see different areas of lima, but also to taste different foods, coffees, and desserts in what national geographic ranked as the 1 foodie destination on the planet for 2016
Phuon H, Mar 2016
We met Leleana at the steps of one of the cathedrals in Cusco. The other tour participant was a woman named Samantha. Cusco is a hilly city so this involved a lot of walking up steep streets and many stairs. LeLe showed us how beautiful Cusco is at night and she told us many wonderful stories and historical facts. We ended the night in a bar learning how to make the famous cocktail, PIsco Sour. Each person got to make their own Pisco Sour. It was very fun! Highly recommend!
dmckewen, Jun 2015
My guide, Liliana, provided a most interesting tour of parts of the historic center. She provided historical background as well as perspective on contemporary life. Liliana was personable, and well informed about a variety of topics.
I originally had little interest in the pisco sour lesson but wound up quite enjoying it.
rod0530, May 2015
Best Pisco Sour you will have ever... Great experience for an evening in Cusco... Liliana made the trip as a tour guide. She had so much knowledge and took the time to answer questions.
Megan A, Dec 2014
We lucked out and ended up getting a one on one tour with the guide for this tour. The market tour was very interesting and the pisco sour lesson was great! Would definitely recommend for a less formal, fun tour of the city.
Vannie W, Oct 2014
The guide was attentive to questions, suggested many photograph opportunities, and incorporated many sites into the tour. The tour was leisurely, and not conducted in a hurried way. Upon conclusion of the tour, I felt as though I had been introduced to the Cusco community.
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