Cusco

15 Best Cusco Cooking Classes

The Andean kitchen sessions: San Pedro market tours for the thousand potato varieties, hands-on Peruvian menus with pisco sours and bean-to-bar chocolate at the ChocoMuseo. Cusco cooks at altitude; the quinoa science comes free.

1.Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market in Cusco

Explore Cusco’s flavors with a hands-on cooking class, market tour, and cocktails. Learn to make authentic Peruvian dishes and drinks for an immersive experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The food was amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable. The only thing I would make sure it is known is to meet in the market first. I also want to re recognize how amazing and hard working the ladies were who prepared everything for…”

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3.Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

Discover authentic Peruvian flavors with a cooking class, market tour, and cocktails in Cusco. Learn local recipes, explore San Pedro Market, and enjoy delicious food.

★ 4.9

“We can't say enough about this opportunity! We loved every moment and had such a fantastic time learning about traditional Peruvian food through our journey in the market and while preparing our meal! The food and drinks were so fantastic and our chef and guide,…”

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4.Fully hands-on High End Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Guided Visit

Discover authentic Peruvian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class and San Pedro Market tour in Cusco. Learn from professional chefs and create a gourmet meal.

★ 5.0

“We met Chef Luigi at the San Pedro Market for an educational introduction to local fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, etc. Then, we walked a few blocks to the Taste Peruvian Cooking Studio. We met up with a group of six from Poland, and the eight…”

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5.Hands-on Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Visit in Cusco

Discover Cusco’s flavors with a hands-on Peruvian cooking class and market tour. Learn to make authentic dishes with a local chef in just 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Our chef Luigi was very patient , funny, and informative. I learned a lot about Peruvian culture and food at the market. All of our dishes that we cooked were delicious and even better than some of the restaurants in Peru that I had tried…”

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6.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

Experience Cusco’s cacao roots firsthand with this hands-on bean-to-bar chocolate workshop. Learn, create, and savor your own chocolates in 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“It was a wonderful family activity! Benjamin was super knowledgeable and friendly. My son and I loved it and took away some delicious handmade chocolates!”

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7.Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco

Discover Cusco’s flavors with a 4-hour guided market tour and cooking class. Learn traditional Peruvian dishes, taste local drinks, and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience.

★ 5.0

“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!”

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8.Local Market and Peruvian Cooking Class with Pisco Sour in Cusco

Experience Cusco's vibrant San Pedro Market, learn authentic Peruvian cuisine, craft Pisco Sours, and enjoy a personalized cooking class for $59.

★ 5.0

“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!”

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9.Market Tour & Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco

Discover Cusco's flavors with a guided market tour and hands-on Peruvian cooking class, perfect for food lovers seeking authentic local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“If you’re visiting Cusco and want to immerse yourself in Peruvian culture, Ronal’s cooking class is an absolute must! My partner and I had the most incredible time with Ronal—a warm, knowledgeable, and passionate teacher who made this experience unforgettable. The adventure began at the…”

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10.Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Cusco

Discover Cusco’s vibrant markets and learn to cook authentic Peruvian dishes with a private, hands-on class led by a knowledgeable chef — full of flavor and culture.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic class and instructor! There were 5 of us in the class. Everything went smoothly. We learned so much about native and regional fruits, vegetables, and cheeses while we were at the market. And we learned about other ingredients and pisco while we cooked.”

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11.Group Cooking Class at Marcelo Batata in Cusco

Experience authentic Peruvian cuisine hands-on with a small-group cooking class in Cusco. Learn, cook, and taste with expert chefs for an unforgettable cultural journey.

★ 5.0

“The cooking was fun and the eating fabulous. But the best part was the history and info on the food and culture of Peru.”

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12.Group Cooking Class in Cusco with Pisco Tasting

Join a small-group cooking class in Cusco to learn Peruvian dishes, taste Pisco, and enjoy a lively, hands-on culinary experience for $99.

★ 5.0

“This was by far the biggest highlight of our two weeks in Peru. Jose who ran the course is just fantastic. We had 4.5 hours hours of fun, exploring Peru through its food and drinks. Neither of us are big cooks but we couldn’t fail…”

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13.Cooking Class and market tour with a local chef

Experience authentic Peruvian cuisine with a guided market tour and hands-on cooking class in Cusco. Learn local recipes, enjoy fresh ingredients, and cultural insights for $56.

★ 5.0

“Awesome activity, as a solo traveller I found it very fun and easy to become friends with other group members. Ron and his team were awesome. 10/10!”

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14.Cusco Cooking Class – Bilingual 12:00 -1:30 pm

Join this authentic Cusco cooking class to make ceviche, lomo saltado, and a passion fruit Pisco cocktail, all in a friendly small-group setting.

★ 5.0

“What a great cooking class! It was the perfect length and our chef was very knowledgeable and personable. The food turned out incredible! Using the wok was such a fun adventure! We absolutely loved this class.”

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15.Bilingual Cooking Class with Pisco Cocktail in Cusco

Discover the flavors of Cusco with a lively bilingual cooking class, learn to make ceviche, lomo saltado, and enjoy a Pisco Chilcano in a small group.

★ 5.0

“10 out of 10!!! It was a sporadic decision but one we will never forget. The cook was not only passionate about the culture and cooking but also about conservation and preserving the environment that supports this amazing place. Don't question it, just go!!!!!! It…”

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More Cusco Cooking Classes

5.0Cusco Chocolate Workshop With The Best Organic Cacao in the World2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0Chocolate Workshop in Cusco with Premium Organic Cacao2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca3 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Peruvian Vegan Cooking Class, cocktails, Local Market Tour Cusco4 hours (approx.)$69.00 5.0Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco4 hours (approx.)$69.00 5.0Cooking Class: Lomo Saltado, Papa Huancaina & Pisco Sour in Cusco1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$49.00 5.0Pete’s Peruvian Cooking Class3 hours (approx.)$52.00 5.0Market-to-Table Peruvian Cooking Class and Cocktail in Cusco3 hours (approx.)$52.00 5.0San Pedro Market Tour with Peruvian Cooking Class4 hours (approx.)$56.05 5.0Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco4 hours (approx.)$54.06 4.5Cusco: Chocolate Workshop with the Best Local Organic Cacao2.5 hours$47 4.9Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class & Market Tour$65 4.5High-Vibe Peruvian Cooking Class in Sacred Valley5 hours (approx.)$80.00 4.7Cusco: 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class3 hours$49 5.0Cusco Cooking Class – Bilingual 6:00 7:30 pm1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$40.00 4.31.5h Cusco Chocolate Workshop – Truffles & Hot Chocolate1.5 hours$37 5.0Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Ollantaytambo2 hours (approx.)$33.79 5.0Market Tour and Gourmet Peruvian Cooking Lesson with a Professional in Urubamba4 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Short Peruvian Cooking Class – by Pete1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$30.00 5.0Awamaki Cooking Class3 hours (approx.)$68.00 5.0Cusco: Bean to bar chocolate workshop$40 5.0Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class2 hours$75 5.0Cusco: Cooking Class and San Pedro Market Tour4 hours$63 5.0Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class with Pisco Sour2.5 hours$78