The 7 Best Cooking Classes in Cusco

1.Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 512 reviews · 4 hours · from $67Our pick

Meet Chef Jesus at San Pedro Market for a guided look at Andean produce, cheeses, bread, cacao, quinoa, and potatoes. Then walk to a central Cusco studio to prepare cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, two pisco cocktails, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“It was a great introduction to peruvian cuisine! Market tour was lovely and chef Jorge was great”

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2.Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 4 hours · from $57Top rated

Join Cusco-born chef Ronal for a four-hour visit to San Pedro Market and a hands-on Peruvian cooking class. Taste local fruits and cheeses, prepare rocoto relleno and causa, then choose ceviche or lomo saltado with a pisco sour, passion fruit sour, or alcohol-free drink. Dietary adaptations are available.

“great teacher, loved his craft and Cusco's food! would highly recommend”

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3.Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

At Marcelo Batata Cooking Class in Cusco, you’ll prepare Andean tamales, uchucuta sauce, and dishes cooked in clay pots, with chicha tasting and local ingredients from a private market. Request English or Spanish instruction, vegetarian food, or dietary adjustments when booking. Classes are private and last about three hours.

“Great experience with kid and grandparents. We went for the 10am English class and it was perfect for lunch. We made two delicious courses and cocktails. We learned so much about Perus agriculture and food. Chef Fernando was great with kids - he played kids music, had mocktails and assisted them with cooking. Highly highly recommend. One of our best experiences in Peru.”

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4.Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start at San Pedro Market with Chef Jorge or Chef Jesus, then cook vegan ceviche, causa limeña, and quinoa tamal in a central Cusco studio. The four-hour class includes ingredients, equipment, recipes, two cocktails, and nonalcoholic replacements for guests under 18.

“It was a highlight of our Peru trip. It was such a fun vibe! As a vegan it was great to learn how to make Peruvian dishes!”

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5.Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet at ChocoMuseo in Plaza Regocijo for a four-hour food experience led by a bilingual chef. Visit San Pedro Market, prepare Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, mix a pisco sour, and sit down to eat what you make. Guides may include Jil or Yil, though names are not guaranteed.

“Amazing experience in Cusco! We did the chocolate making class in the museum and it’s a great way to spend 2 hours learning about history of chocolate (whilst drowning in it)!”

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6.Peruvian Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $65

Meet at the square fountain for a bilingual market walk and cooking class with Chef Ronald. Visit San Pedro Market, learn about pisco, then prepare ceviche, Chilcano soup, lomo saltado, or ají de gallina before sitting down to lunch.

“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”

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7.3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $49Best value

Meet at ChocoMuseo by Plaza Regocijo for a small-group class led in English or Spanish. Visit the Central Market, choose fresh ingredients, prepare ceviche, a Peruvian main, pisco sour, and chocolate fondue, then sit down to eat.

“We loved learning about the different ingredients that go into typical Peruvian dishes. The food was delicious and a highlight of our trip!”

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