Top 15 Workshops & 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.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Travel to Machu Picchu in Inca Rail’s First Class carriage with an observatory coach, live music, three-course meals, drinks, a certified guide, and private buses to the citadel. The package begins at 11:15 a.m. and costs $855 per person.

“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”

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4.The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

At Andean Colors in Racchi, near Cusco, Miguel, Paulita, Marco, and the team guide you through washing, spinning, dyeing, and weaving alpaca wool. You will make a bracelet or bookmark, eat a traditional lunch, visit llamas and alpacas, and browse handmade textiles.

“This is a truly wonderful experience where you are integrated and learn from the experts when it comes to textile making. I felt welcomed with the wonderful homemade lunch and truly learned SO much about the ancient technique, care and love that goes into making alpaca threads. The team is very friendly, accommodating and welcoming while willing to explain the process, resources use and impact on the environment. This is a unique alternative to hiking in the area (even though there is a short hike at the beginning) and a way to truly learn about Peruvian artisanal work and skills. I would highly recommend this for the whole family. Even…”

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5.Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $420

Travel by private transport from Cusco to a family atelier near the Sacred Valley. With Ruth Pimentel and other master weavers, gather plants, dye baby-alpaca yarn, and weave a bracelet, bookmark, or headband. Lunch, drinks, translation, and your finished textile are included.

“We had an amazing immersive experience learning about the textile process. We got to try all steps, including spinning, picking leaves for dyes, preparing and dying alpaca wool, and weaving. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes arts, textiles, and by hand making. Thanks for having us :)”

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6.Chocolate Workshop in Cusco with Premium Organic Cacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about two and a half hours in central Cusco learning to make pralines, mendiants, ganache, and hot chocolate with 100% organic Chuncho cacao. Instructors such as David, Abelardo, and Randy lead the hands-on class, which ends with a box of your own chocolates and views over the city.

“David is an enthusiastic instructor. We loved the chocolates we made and the hot chocolate was delicious.”

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7.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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8.Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

At Casa Intrepid, a local English-speaking bartender guides you through three Pisco tastings and a hands-on Pisco Sour class. Use professional bar tools, fresh lime, egg white, syrup, and bitters, then enjoy your own drink in a restored Cusco venue with original Inca walls.

“Jobana was a great guide…knowledgeable, funny, and responsive to our questions. Absolutely great experience!”

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9.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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10.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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11.Chocolate Workshop with the Best Local Organic Cacao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Spend 2.5 hours at Limbus Restobar in Cusco making pralines and mendiants with local organic Chuncho cacao. Guides including David, Marco, Ken, and Angel explain cacao culture, tempering, ganache, and hot chocolate. You leave with about 21 pralines, 10 mendiants, and a gift box.

“We enjoyed our time. First there is an amazing view from the venue/restaurant. The cacao is also very delicious and we managed to take home a lot of hand made chocolate. Finally we love the energy of David, Ken and Angel. They shared a lot of knowledge of cacao and Peruvian culture. Highly recommended!”

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12.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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13.3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class

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

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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14.1.5h Cusco Chocolate Workshop – Truffles & Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

At LIMBUS restobar in Cusco’s San Blas neighborhood, a live guide leads you through making 20 chocolate truffles from scratch. You roll, shape, and coat them with assorted toppings, then sip hot chocolate while they chill. English, Spanish, and French instruction is available.

“I cannot recommend this class, as I never had the chance to attend. My rating is based on the poor handling of the booking. I arrived on time at the designated location, unaware the class had been cancelled until the hostess contacted the company. David then informed me it was cancelled as I was the only person to sign up. While I understand cancellations happen—I had two others recently, both promptly communicated via email, phone, and app updates—this company failed to notify me in advance. He informed there was an attempt to contact me by phone however my records do not reflect it. Also why not also send email notice…”

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15.Best of Cusco: Night Tour, Pisco Sour Lessons, and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $90

Walk Cusco’s historic center and San Blas with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide, visit landmarks such as Hatun Rumiyuq Street and the Cathedral, make a Pisco Sour, and finish with a traditional dinner. Guides may include Jose, Jose Luis, or Alex.

“We did this our first night in Cusco and our guide was Jose. He was amazing! He took us to the Pisco Museum where we got to go behind the bar and made our own Pisco Sours. Jose is so knowledgable about Cusco and the history of the Inka civilization. He was so gracious and he offered us advice on the rest of our trip including our trek to Machu Picchu. If you go to Cusco you should definitely take a tour with Jose you will learn and see a lot of this amazing city. We would definitely go back and do another excursion with Jose and this company.”

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