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

“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…”

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2.Cusco Cooking Classes and San Pedro Market Tour

Discover authentic Peruvian flavors with a 4-hour hands-on cooking class in Cusco, including a market tour, traditional dishes, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“What a great way to experience the culture of Peru! I had visited the market on my own, but had so many questions. Returning with Jesus was just what I needed to satisfy my curiosity. Jesus is a great tour leader and creative chef. He…”

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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

“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide was wonderful. I really enjoyed the market tour and the cooking class was super fun. It was a highlight for me during my visit to Cusco.”

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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

“Very enjoyable! A must do! Luigi, our Chef, is amazing! The marketplace tour was interesting and Luigi explained the ingredients in detail and answered all questions. Luigi even took extra effort and assisted my wife to feed a stray dog some chicken soup. Once in…”

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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

“We had the best time with chef Luigi and the other participants at the cooking class! Luigi was a great instructor, and it was the right pace of cooking and time between each course to chat with the other participants. We do a cooking class…”

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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

“Alex was our class instructor and he was funny, knowledgeable and kind. He made it so enjoyable. And the Pisco tasting after class was a treat. Made some great chocolate to take with also.”

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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

“This cooking class was an absolute highlight of our trip. Dael was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and it was really great to learn more about Cusco and the culture from a local! The cooking class was fantastic and we discovered lots of new flavours…”

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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

“What an amazing experience that was both fun and educational! I really felt by the end of the class I knew more about Peru, its people, and how they eat on a regular basis. Ronal is an exceptional chef and crafted great recipes for us…”

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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

“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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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

“We loved every minute of our cooking class at Marcelo Batata! We fell in love with the delicious Peruvian food and were surprised by how incredibly easy it was to make. We began our journey learning about and tasting delicious fresh fruits from the Andes.…”

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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

“My wife and i were welcomed by Chef Jose, he was very kind and knowledgable. We tasted various fruits/piscos/flavours from different regions of peru and learnt how to create very delicious food. It was super enjoyable.”

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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

“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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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

“Super moment avec le chef Juan qui était extra ! Dynamique, très sympa, on a adoré ce cours ! 2h passées à une vitesse folle, ceviche, lomo saltado et Pisco. Merci on recommande !”

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More Cusco Cooking Classes

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