Location: Cusco
Top Things to do in Cusco
Things to do in Cusco, Cusco Region: The Best Cooking Classes
Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
Restaurants in Cusco
1. Marcelo Batata Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 761 reviews
Immerse your senses in the best cooking class and culinary experience in Cusco. Our chefs will transport you to a unique atmosphere of Peruvian cuisine where a mix of cultures is reflected and where you can embark on a journey filled with native Peruvian produce, exotic fruits, Pisco tastings, and the traditional preparation of classic Peruvian dishes. We also provide culinary tours, Pisco and Wine Tastings
Reviewed By Geordiegirl_8 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Chef Alejandro is a passionate advocate for Peru - this comes through his careful explanations, thoughtful answers to questions, patience and high quality ingredients. It is a cookery class making two of the most popular dishes (ceviche and Lomo Saltado), cocktail making session (and drinking), fruit tasting, and explanations behind the ingredients. This takes place whilst being brought delicious morsels from the on-site restaurant. It isn’t the cheapest cookery workshop but we were there about three and a half hours and being guided and taught by someone who obviously cares so much about food and Peru, is well worth it. Just don’t mention Chile!
2. CuscoCooking
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Peruvian cooking classes: Learn how to prepare famous Peruvian dishes with our chef in a fun and entertaining environment. Visit the market, buy the ingredients, cook everything yourself and dine altogether after the class. Available everyday at 5:30pm with a minimum of 4 people.
Reviewed By N6020FVerinm
Yilmar took us on a tour of San Pedro market, allowed us try some of the local foods, showed us the best places to pick our produce, and taught us some of the history of what we were seeing and trying. He was amazing and his recipes are fantastic! I can't wait to try everything at home. Make sure to come hungry because you will leave full!
3. Cusco Culinary
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5.0 based on 422 reviews
Cusco Culinary would like to welcome you to your special Peruvian cooking experience! Every day, 9am TO 1pm (Lunch Class) and 3pm to 7pm (Dinner Class), you will have the opportunity to join our Culinary Cooking Experience and learn about the Peruvian cuisine. You will not only enjoy the best of the Peruvian food, but also learn to prepare the most representative Peruvian dishes, guided by an expert Chef.
4. The Point Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Peruvian cuisine is one of the most privileged of the world. The perfect combination resulting from the legacy of its history , miscegenation and unique flavor That's why we created this program for everyone in the world to come to know our city , also have the pleasure to know our gastronomy and even more to learn with us.
5. Map It Peru
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
MAP IT is a marketplace of unique travel experiences where you can find unique things to do in many destinations of Peru. On every tour, you'll get a fun and local perspective of the city, from street food to street art, hidden gems and all the best local cultural spots.
6. Peruvian Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 374 reviews
Peruvian Cooking Classes is a new tour of cooking in cusco -Peru. You can choose your menu or a special Peruvian plate you want to prepare. Starting in the market with the peruvian Chef, preparing whole a menu and finally you enjoy it!
Reviewed By Jwint92
We took part in the 'Full Classic Peruvian Cooking Class' and were lucky enough to be the only people taking part on the day that we booked, but rather than rescheduling us they went ahead and gave us a private session! We selected Menu #1: Quinoa Soup, Aji de Gallina, and Chocotejas and learned to cook a truly delicious meal that I'm going to try and reproduce at home in the UK. Mayia and Reyna were excellent teachers, taking us through each step and being patient (with me, as I'm a rubbish cook. My girlfriend got most things first time!). It also really helped that they spoke excellent English. We went out to the central market to buy fresh ingredients - a great insight into Peruvian culture, and on the way there stopped off in their sister school to try some free chocolate samples. Overall it lasted a few hours including the eating and drinking, and was an excellent way to spend the afternoon. We've done a lot of trekking and looking at historical sights, so it was a nice change of pace, and I feel like I learned something. The company sends you the recipes afterwards, and tells you to get in touch if you need any further guidance in recreating the recipes back at home.
7. Cedna Cooking
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Cedna Cooking offers you cooking workshops and gastronomic tours to learn about Peruvian cuisine and pastries. By joining our activities, you support the social projects of CEDNA for children with malnutrition and anemia, farmers in the rural areas and single mothers with start-ups. Learn how to cook in our training facility center of the NGO!
8. Rooftop Kitchen Peru
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5.0 based on 300 reviews
Rooftop Kitchen provides a unique culinary experience in a state of the art kitchen, with individual cooking station,s where our guests prepare their own creations with regional ingredients. The service includes door to door transportation, a traditional market tour, preparation of a pisco sour, appetizer and entree. Rooftop Kitchen offers lunch (starts at 11am) and dinner (starts at 4pm) classes.
Reviewed By amysK8938SW - Chicago, United States
We were fortunate enough to experience the Rooftop Cooking Class in late December with our 4 children ages 18-24. The space is unbelievable with amazing views of the city and the kitchens were absolutely spotless! Xavier was amazing - he first took on a walk through the markets and then back to the Rooftop Kitchen where we prepared Pisco Sours, ceviche and red quinoa risotto with mushrooms and blue cheese. The recipes were fun and delicious. I highly recommend this experience - it was a highlight of our visit to Cusco!
9. VISSIONAR
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Responsable and Sustainable travel company specialized in tailored trips and experiences for private and group tours in Latin America
10. FairServices
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
FairServices is a non-profit organization that promotes the development and independence of Peruvian youth. Proceeds from this tour will be reinvested in our programs. We will start with a tour of FairServices' school/office, which includes our greenhouse, classrooms, student room with computers and library, garden and kitchen. You will also have the opportunity to meet the founder of FairServices during the tour. Then, you'll participate in a two-hour cooking class led by our cook Renzo and some of our single moms/Spanish teachers. While you taste the local cuisine, you can interact with the moms/teachers and meet other students, volunteers and staff. Enjoy background music and a photo display of our children's project, WaaW. Following dinner, we will also offer an introductory salsa class (depending on number of guests and interest level). Duration of the tour: 6 hours (4:45 pm- 11 pm, with salsa lessons)
