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Peruvian Cooking Class: Interactive Sessions & Local Market Tour in Cusco
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346 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
- Cooking class
- Bottled water
- All ingredients
- Pisco Sour and Chicha Morada
- Professional Peruvian chef (English/Spanish-speaking)
- Fruit tasting
- All meals (Appetizer, main course, dessert)
- Cooking class
- Bottled water
- All ingredients
- Pisco Sour and Chicha Morada
- Professional Peruvian chef (English/Spanish-speaking)
- Fruit tasting
- All meals (Appetizer, main course, dessert)
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 and a superfood rich in antioxidants accompanied by a gluten-free purple corn crisp and rich in calcium and iron.
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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 and a superfood rich in antioxidants accompanied by a gluten-free purple corn crisp and rich in calcium and iron.
- High vibration STUFFET CHILLI PEPPER with garden salad and native potato cake - We turned this classic of Peruvian gastronomy by adding mushrooms and tender vegetables, and loaded with antioxidants in the salad.
- Lucuma gnocci with custard apple ice cream and Peruvian fruit mix - We will take advantage of the creamy texture of the lucuma to make a paste with kiwicha flour, accompanied by 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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(346 Ratings)
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Eva
Aug 27, 2025
A must do - It was so much fun and learned a lot. Well worth it, awesome experience. The trip through the market was interesting. The place where the cooking class was had a very cool and fun vibe too. Learned a lot about Peruvian cuisine. We all loved it.
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Slloren
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing Way to Learn Peruvian Cuisine with Chef Dael - This class with Chef Dael was one of the highlights of my time in Cusco. I actually missed my original scheduled class the day before, but both Dael and Roma were so kind and understanding—they immediately offered me the chance to join the next day’s group instead, which worked out perfectly. Their flexibility made the whole experience stress‑free right from the start.
We began with a visit to San Pedro Market, where Dael explained the local ingredients and traditions in such a fun and engaging way. Back in the kitchen, he guided us step by step through classic Peruvian dishes, always patient and full of great energy. His passion for food and for sharing his culture really came through, and he made everyone feel comfortable—even those of us who aren’t exactly seasoned chefs!
The food itself was delicious, but what made the day truly special was the mix of flavors, stories, and Dael’s enthusiasm. I may not be able to find all of these ingredients back home, but I’ll always remember the experience. If you’re in Cusco and want more than just a cooking class—something hands‑on, fun, and cultural—this is absolutely the one to take. Highly recommend!
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Olga_k
Aug 19, 2025
We really enjoyed this... - We really enjoyed this cooking class. Mauricio is an excellent chef, very knowledgeable in different cuisines. The class has started on the market, where Mauricio introduced to us local fruits, vegetables, abd cheeses. We enjoyed the class a lot.
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E444dqpati
Aug 8, 2025
Amazing - Such an amazing culinary experience! A must when in Cusco. It’s a hands on experience, taking with you traditional recipes of delicious Peruvian food. Dael is a great chef, who shows & explains in detail the steps and history of the dishes. Really enjoyed this experience and cannot recommend it enough. Thank you!
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Suitfong_c
Jul 27, 2025
Highly recommended! Not to be missed. - A wonderful unique experience indeed. Visit to Peru is not complete without this experience! Am so very glad that we decided to do this - it was the best decision made. The chef was wonderful, love his generosity in sharing his knowledge during the market tour and the selection of food we cooked.
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Christopherlg607se
Jul 22, 2025
Great food and a wonderful way to become acquainted with local culture. - This activity was a great way to learn about Cusco, Peruvian culture and enjoy delicious food. We did the less popular time of 9am - but the benefit of that time slot was a very intimate group of 4 of us versus a larger group of 15+, so we had lots of opportunity to ask questions and receive lots of attention. Mauricio was our chef and he was delightful - took us through the local market in Cusco - instructed us where it was safe to eat within the market and what areas to avoid so as not to get sick. Educated our small group on all the different varieties of foods - potatoes, corn, chocolate, coffee etc. After picking up the ingredients for our lunch, we then accompanied Mauricio to a culinary kitchen where he guided us through our lunch preparation. Hygiene was definitely a priority and appreciated - kitchen was clean, utensils, countertops etc were clean and repeatedly wiped down throughout the demonstration. It all ended with a delicious meal, including a Pisco Sour, great company and great conversation. Would highly recommend.
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Shannon_m
Jul 20, 2025
Mauricio was amazing! He... - Mauricio was amazing! He explained different things about the Peruvian culture at the market and taught our group how to make some amazing food. Highly recommend!
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Freedom62118245277
Jul 14, 2025
Such a Vibe!! - Don't overthink, just book this class! My brother and I chose the morning class and ended up just us and one other person, almost a private class! Dael was so lovely and taught us so much about the San Pedro Market and the history of the dishes as we made them. Pisco Sours were stellar. The cooking studio was adorable and we learned so much. Thank you Dael for a wonderful experience <3 :)
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Leonardgj9989tg
Jul 13, 2025
Fantastic class - Dael was an amazing guide and chef. We had such a great time on the blast. The food we made was amazing. He took pictures for us. He also helped us be able to navigate the San Pedro market by ourselves after what he showed us.
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746migdaliam
Jul 9, 2025
Don’t skip this class.. - We are so happy that we booked this class. We were hesitant about it because it was our first time ever. The Chef Dael made the whole experience so special. The experience started at the market where he explained the origin of the ingredients. The menu was perfectly crafted with traditional ingredients with a unique twist and flavor. 10 out of 10!!!
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