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Cusco Cooking Class: Andean Cuisine Experience
5.0
380 Ratings
Cusco
Immerse yourself in Peruvian cuisine with a cooking class and market tour in Cusco. Learn about local ingredients and prepare a high vibration menu. Book now!
Immerse yourself in Peruvian cuisine with a cooking class and market tour in Cusco. Learn about local ingredients and prepare a high vibration menu. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Plazoleta San Pedro - Select either a lunch or dinner tour time (9am or 3pm) when making your reservation. Gather at the San Pedro Central Market, the largest and most popular market in the city, brimming with local products from across Peru.
Discover the native varieties of potatoes and corn that are staples in Peruvian cuisine. Start your cooking…
- Plazoleta San Pedro - Select either a lunch or dinner tour time (9am or 3pm) when making your reservation. Gather at the San Pedro Central Market, the largest and most popular market in the city, brimming with local products from across Peru.
Discover the native varieties of potatoes and corn that are staples in Peruvian cuisine. Start your cooking class with a session on pisco sours, Peru’s national drink. You’ll learn how to craft this renowned beverage and enjoy tasting it too.
Following this, your culinary journey will commence. Prepare a HIGH VIBRATION MENU under the expert guidance of our Peruvian chef.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Meals
- Cooking class with a professional Peruvian chef (English/Spanish-speaking)
- Fruit Tasting
- Two Cocktails (Pisco Sour and Chicha Morada)
- Bottled water
- Meals
- Cooking class with a professional Peruvian chef (English/Spanish-speaking)
- Fruit Tasting
- Two Cocktails (Pisco Sour and Chicha Morada)
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
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Ceviche Trio - The classic,
The ancestral made with tumbo,
The high vibration with kushuro (algae that grows in the high Andean lagoons), tarwi, and camu camu. - Mashua Cream with Crispy Purple Corn and Crispy Alpaca - A delicate cream made from a superfood rich in antioxidants, accompanied by a gluten-free purple corn crisp that is rich in calcium and…
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Ceviche Trio - The classic,
The ancestral made with tumbo,
The high vibration with kushuro (algae that grows in the high Andean lagoons), tarwi, and camu camu. - Mashua Cream with Crispy Purple Corn and Crispy Alpaca - A delicate cream made from a superfood rich in antioxidants, accompanied by a gluten-free purple corn crisp that is rich in calcium and iron.
- High Vibration Stuffed Chilli Pepper with Garden Salad and Native Potato Cake - We reinvented this classic of Peruvian gastronomy by swapping in mushrooms and tender vegetables. It is served with a salad high in antioxidants.
- Lucuma Gnocchi with Custard Apple Ice Cream and Peruvian Fruit Mix - A dessert using lucuma, combined with kiwicha flour in gnocchi, paired with ice cream, spicy chocolate, and Peruvian fruits.
Additional Information
This exclusive tour will take you to a local market in Cusco, then teach you about Peruvian cuisine during a hands-on cooking class in a modern cooking studio, located in downtown Cusco. At the market, you will get an introduction to the local variety of products and the diversity of ingredients used in the local cuisine. You will learn about Andean…
This exclusive tour will take you to a local market in Cusco, then teach you about Peruvian cuisine during a hands-on cooking class in a modern cooking studio, located in downtown Cusco. At the market, you will get an introduction to the local variety of products and the diversity of ingredients used in the local cuisine. You will learn about Andean kitchens and about the variety of local products and the diversity of ingredients used in the local cuisine. Our professional Peruvian chef will show you how to prepare our HIGH VIBRATION MENU with Andean products. Come, take part in this \
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Average groups are of 4 and the maximum is 12 people
Location
San Pedro Central Market
Thupaq Amaru
We will meet at San Pedro Market Door number 1.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(380 Ratings)
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Cynthia_h
Jan 21, 2026
The chef is very willing... - The chef is very willing to prepare a menu that will agree with your needs. He had delicious things prepared for all of us
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Anderson_a
Jan 13, 2026
Authentic and delicious experience in Cusco - We had an excellent experience with chef Mauricio. Before the class, we made a visit to the municipal market to buy the ingredients, which was very interesting and already gave a great context about the local products and the habits of the city.
The place of the class is very nice and well organized. The chef is excellent — in addition to cooking very well, explains everything clearly and brings a lot of context about Peruvian culture and the history of dishes. The food was delicious.
I highly recommend for those who want to know the local cuisine in a practical and authentic way.
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Joy_g
Jan 10, 2026
Market/cooking class - This was an amazing experience. First of all the market was huge and I loved Igor we got to try samples of certain foods. Going back to take a cooking class was not only fun, but I got to interact with so many people and as well learn recipes that I won’t soon forget. I highly recommend this activity.
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C4667gtmarim
Jan 2, 2026
Great way to learn about Peruvian culture - I love to take a cooking class when traveling! It’s a great way to gain a deeper appreciation for the food and culture of a country. Class with Mauricio was an absolute treat! He has been teaching cooking in Cusco for 17 years. His experience, knowledge and passion truly shine!
We started in the San Pedro market, which was an experience, despite the tourist influence over time.
Then to the real business of cooking! We made passion fruit Pisco sours, 3 types of ceviche with fish and also a mango version for those who didn’t want to eat “uncooked “ fish (aka my husband). In all we plated and ate a delicious 4 course meal. We all had a blast, made new friends and learned a ton about Peruvian history and culture. I couldn’t have had a better experience! The real praise? Both my 15 yo daughter AND my husband (the tough critic) loved it!!
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Dw290718
Dec 18, 2025
Awesome cooking day with Mauricio - Mauricio was awesome, very nice and informative about Peruvian cuisine and a talented chef. Must try while in Cusco for a great meal and interesting market tour
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R9225txdylanr
Dec 17, 2025
A must do experience in Cusco - Taking a cooking class with Dael in Cusco was truly one of my favorite travel experiences ever. I happened to be the only participant that day, yet Dael showed up with 100% energy, passion, and generosity— it made the experience feel even more special.
We began with a walk through San Pedro Market, where Dael shared the history, culture, and stories behind local ingredients and Peruvian cuisine. His depth of knowledge is incredible, and he has a gift for teaching in a way that’s engaging, approachable, and meaningful.
Back at the studio, we prepared absolutely amazing dishes, but what stood out just as much was the human connection. Dael isn’t just an exceptional educator—he’s a genuinely wonderful person to talk with, learn from, and spend time around.
This experience is a memory I will cherish for life, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly to anyone visiting Cusco.
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Ashleyv5711
Dec 7, 2025
Relaxing and knowledgeable experience - Dael was an awesome chef and provided great knowledge on the cuisine and gastronomy of Cusco. I was the only one that attended the session so it felt very intimate which I appreciated. We had great conversations about his passion of cooking and the service industry lifestyle. I also learned alot about different ways to cut and prepare typical peruvian dishes! All of them were delicious and very filling
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Sierra_v
Dec 2, 2025
This was a very fun... - This was a very fun class! We got to try lots of new foods and the pisco sour was really fun to make
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1betterme
Dec 1, 2025
Highly recommend it, you won't regret it! - I highly recommend the experience - it was way higher, beyond my expectation and it's totally worth it! We met with Dael and he explained to us in great details on many things in the San Pedro Market, we then went to prepare a full course meal including passionfruit pisco sour, 3 different types of ceviche, Cream of mashua olluco and Rocoto stuffed with potato gratin and garden salad, lastly ended with lovely fruits and desserts. We greatly enjoyed the experience, learnt so much from him! Highly highly recommend it
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Merlin
Nov 26, 2025
Amazing cooking class! - Had my first cooking class ever with Dael and had an amazing time! Started at the San Pedro market where dael explained everything all the ingredients we would be using for our cooking class! We prepared 3 different ceviches, a potato cake, stuffed peppers and so much more! It was such a fun time!!! Definitely take this class!
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