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