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Cusco Food Tour: Market Visit and Andean Cooking Class

Visit San Pedro Market with a chef, learn to cook chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca, and enjoy a traditional Andean lunch. Hotel pickup included, small groups of up to 5. From USD 30.

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Andean Flavors in Half a Day

Cusco Food Tour: Market, Cooking Class and Andean Lunch

The Cusco Food Tour combines a visit to San Pedro Market with a hands-on Andean cooking class led by a professional chef, in small groups of up to 5 travelers.

You discover traditional Andean ingredients, prepare three iconic dishes, chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca, the ancient technique of cooking underground with hot stones, and enjoy them in a traditional lunch. No cooking experience is needed.

Duration10:00 AM–1:00 PM
PickupCusco historic center
GroupMax. 5
DifficultyEasy

San Pedro Market

Discover and choose traditional Andean ingredients.

Hands-On Cooking Class

Step by step with a professional chef.

Three Iconic Dishes

Chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca.

Traditional Lunch

Enjoy what you cooked, with your hosts.

Read the full Cusco Food Tour description

We pick you up at your hotel around 10:00 AM. After an introduction to Andean food and its traditions, you visit the market to learn about local products and choose the ingredients for the day.

With the chef, you prepare chicharrón, cuy al horno and a pachamanca, and at 12:00 PM you sit down for a traditional Andean lunch. We return to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Free in the afternoon? Join the Cusco City Tour. Exploring Peru’s cuisine further? Try the Lima Gastronomic Tour.

Private Cusco Food Tour

Enjoy the Cusco Food Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Cusco Food Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Cusco Food Tour runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: we accept bookings until the day before.

01

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

02

Enter your details and your hotel or Airbnb.

03

Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Pickup and drop-offCusco historic center

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700  ·  📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Cusco Food Tour

Nine reasons to taste Cusco with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓San Pedro Market
    Traditional Andean ingredients with a local expert.
  • ✓Hands-On Cooking Class
    Led by a professional chef.
  • ✓Chicharrón
    Traditional Cusco-style pork.
  • ✓Cuy al Horno
    An Andean dish with centuries of tradition.
  • ✓Pachamanca
    Cooked underground with hot stones.
  • ✓Traditional Lunch
    Enjoy the dishes you prepared.
  • ✓No Experience Needed
    Step-by-step instructions.
  • ✓Hotel Pickup
    In Cusco’s historic center.
  • ✓Very Small Groups
    Maximum 5 travelers.
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Travelers USD $30.00/person
100% full payment required for this 1-day tour.
Total for 1 travelers USD $30.00 30.00

Duration HALF DAY
Starts in Cusco at your hotel
Group size Max: 5 People
Physical level Easy
Trip style Classic
Meals B, 1 L, D
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5.0 Excellent · 2,725 reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"I had such a great time on this guided tour! Everything was really well organised, and ..."

Mihai 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

"The trek is magnificent, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the organization is decen..."

nuno29 25/09/2026

"We did the 2-day trail and were very satisfied with our guides Miguel and Alice. The wa..."

Thomas L 25/09/2026

Visit San Pedro Market with a chef, learn to cook chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca, and enjoy a traditional Andean lunch. Hotel pickup included, small groups of up to 5. From USD 30.

Andean Flavors in Half a Day

Cusco Food Tour: Market, Cooking Class and Andean Lunch

The Cusco Food Tour combines a visit to San Pedro Market with a hands-on Andean cooking class led by a professional chef, in small groups of up to 5 travelers.

You discover traditional Andean ingredients, prepare three iconic dishes, chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca, the ancient technique of cooking underground with hot stones, and enjoy them in a traditional lunch. No cooking experience is needed.

Duration10:00 AM–1:00 PM
PickupCusco historic center
GroupMax. 5
DifficultyEasy

San Pedro Market

Discover and choose traditional Andean ingredients.

Hands-On Cooking Class

Step by step with a professional chef.

Three Iconic Dishes

Chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca.

Traditional Lunch

Enjoy what you cooked, with your hosts.

Read the full Cusco Food Tour description

We pick you up at your hotel around 10:00 AM. After an introduction to Andean food and its traditions, you visit the market to learn about local products and choose the ingredients for the day.

With the chef, you prepare chicharrón, cuy al horno and a pachamanca, and at 12:00 PM you sit down for a traditional Andean lunch. We return to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Free in the afternoon? Join the Cusco City Tour. Exploring Peru’s cuisine further? Try the Lima Gastronomic Tour.

Private Cusco Food Tour

Enjoy the Cusco Food Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Cusco Food Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Cusco Food Tour runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: we accept bookings until the day before.

01

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

02

Enter your details and your hotel or Airbnb.

03

Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Pickup and drop-offCusco historic center

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700  ·  📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Cusco Food Tour

Nine reasons to taste Cusco with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓San Pedro Market
    Traditional Andean ingredients with a local expert.
  • ✓Hands-On Cooking Class
    Led by a professional chef.
  • ✓Chicharrón
    Traditional Cusco-style pork.
  • ✓Cuy al Horno
    An Andean dish with centuries of tradition.
  • ✓Pachamanca
    Cooked underground with hot stones.
  • ✓Traditional Lunch
    Enjoy the dishes you prepared.
  • ✓No Experience Needed
    Step-by-step instructions.
  • ✓Hotel Pickup
    In Cusco’s historic center.
  • ✓Very Small Groups
    Maximum 5 travelers.

Trip itinerary

Hotel → San Pedro Market → Cooking Class → Andean Lunch → Hotel

Your Cusco Food Tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Cusco around 10:00 AM. At 10:30 AM you get an introduction to Andean food, its cultural meaning and traditional preservation methods.

You visit the local market to learn about Andean products and choose the ingredients, then prepare chicharrón, cuy al horno and a pachamanca with a professional chef.

At 12:00 PM you enjoy a traditional Andean lunch with the dishes you prepared, and at 12:45 PM we drive you back to your hotel, arriving around 1:00 PM.

DifficultyEasy
DurationAbout 3 hours
Dishes3
BackAbout 1:00 PM

Good to know: Tell us about allergies or dietary needs before booking. Dishes include pork and guinea pig.

Included Today

  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Market visit
  • ✓All ingredients
  • ✓Professional chef
  • ✓Andean lunch

Drop-off

At your hotel in Cusco’s historic center.

What is included

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

In Cusco’s historic center.

Round-Trip Transport

To the market and the cooking venue.

Guided Market Visit

With explanations about Andean ingredients.

All Ingredients and Equipment

A fully equipped kitchen and utensils.

Professional Chef

Hands-on, step-by-step instruction.

Traditional Andean Lunch

With the dishes you prepare.

Cultural Explanations

About Andean cuisine and its traditions.

Drinks

Soft drinks, bottled drinks and alcohol.

Souvenirs and Personal Purchases

Not included.

Tips

Optional.

Cusco Food Tour Packing List: What to Bring

For the Cusco Food Tour pack light: a small daypack is enough.

Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Comfortable walking shoes
  • ✓Light jacket or sweater
  • ✓Sun hat and sunglasses
  • ✓Light rain jacket or umbrella
  • ✓Light, breathable clothing
In Your Daypack
  • ✓Passport or ID
  • ✓Sunscreen
  • ✓Water bottle
  • ✓Camera or phone and power bank
  • ✓Personal medication
  • ✓Insect repellent
  • ✓Cash or card for local products

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Rate OptionPrice per person
STANDARD Standard Price $35 USD
PROMO Promotional Price $30 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Cusco Food Tour: Standard or Promotional Price?

The Cusco Food Tour includes the same services at both rates. The promotional price is our thank-you to travelers who also explore Peru with us.

Standard

Standard Price

For all travelers who book this tour on its own.

Best for: food lovers who want to cook and taste real Andean dishes during a free morning in Cusco.

Promo

Promotional Price

For travelers who also book another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or who have traveled with us before.

How to get it: mention your other Machu Picchu Team booking when you reserve this tour.

Your morning

Market & Cooking Class

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco at 10:00 am
  • Visit the San Pedro Market and learn about local ingredients
  • Cooking class with a professional chef in Cusipata
  • Prepare chicharrón, cuy al horno and a pachamanca, cooked underground with hot stones
  • Traditional lunch with the dishes you helped prepare
  • Back at your hotel around 1:00 pm
Included

What Your Price Covers

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
  • Round-trip transport
  • Guided visit to the San Pedro Market
  • All ingredients, kitchen equipment and chef instruction
  • Traditional Andean lunch

Hands-on cooking: learn the ancient pachamanca technique, where meats, potatoes and corn are cooked underground with hot stones.

Not included: drinks and alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, tips and personal expenses.

Dietary needs? Tell us about allergies, intolerances or a vegetarian diet when you book. Alternatives are subject to confirmation.

Perfect for your first days: an easy, relaxed activity while you acclimatize in Cusco before your treks and Machu Picchu.

Group Size

Very small groups with a maximum of 5 travelers.

More time with the chef and more hands-on cooking for everyone.

Daily Departures

We run this tour every day of the year.

You can book until the day before your tour.

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund.

Cancellations less than 24 hours before and no-shows are non-refundable.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Cusco Food Tour

Book online until the day before. Our reservations team verifies your details and sends your confirmation.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay securely by debit or credit card.

Option 2

Contact Us

By WhatsApp or email, for questions or dietary needs.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

01

Click BOOK NOW

Choose your tour date.

02

Enter your details

Passenger information and your hotel or Airbnb address.

03

Pay securely

100% payment online.

04

Receive your confirmation

With your pickup time.

Cusco Food Tour Booking Policy

1. Full Payment

As a one-day tour, 100% payment is required to confirm your booking.

2. Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable.

3. Pickup Time

Be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time.

4. Diet and Allergies

Tell us about allergies, intolerances or vegetarian preferences before booking. We confirm which alternatives are possible, as the dishes include pork and guinea pig.

FAQs

Cusco Food Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the Cusco Food Tour include?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, a guided market visit, all ingredients, a fully equipped kitchen, a professional chef, hands-on instruction and a traditional lunch.

2. Which dishes do we prepare?

Chicharrón, cuy al horno and pachamanca.

3. Do I need cooking experience?

No. A professional chef guides you step by step.

4. How long is the tour?

About 3 hours, from 10:00 AM to about 1:00 PM.

5. Can you adapt it to my diet?

Tell us before booking about allergies, intolerances or vegetarian preferences, and we confirm the alternatives available.

6. Can I cancel?

Yes, for a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Cusco Food Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

01

Authentic Andean Cuisine

Traditional dishes and techniques, not a tourist menu.

02

Very Small Groups

Maximum 5 travelers.

03

Hotel Pickup

In Cusco’s historic center.

04

Great Value

From USD 30, with market visit, class and lunch.

Traveler Reviews

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Read recent experiences from travelers who booked with our local team and shared how the service, organization, and on-trip support felt in real situations. These reviews help future passengers understand what to expect before choosing their tour.

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Charlotte Sou

28/09/2026
Google

Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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Anton Hoffstadt

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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