Cusco Market Tour & Peruvian Cooking Class
San Pedro market tasting, hands-on ceviche & lomo saltado workshop, and craft Pisco Sour masterclass.
Cusco Market Tour & Peruvian Cooking Class
San Pedro market tasting, hands-on ceviche & lomo saltado workshop, and craft Pisco Sour masterclass.
For accommodations in Cusco's historic center with vehicle access, our tourist transport arrives as close as legally permitted. Due to Cusco's colonial pedestrian alleys, if your hotel is on a narrow stone walkway, we wait at the nearest corner (usually 1/2 to 1 block away). We coordinate with you via WhatsApp/phone in advance, and our assistant welcomes you at the vehicle.
Lodging outside the center? If your hotel or Airbnb is outside the historic center perimeter, meeting is coordinated at a central landmark (such as Plaza Regocijo).
Need dedicated walking escort right to your door or pickup outside the historic center? Select Boutique Private in the booking card above.
Experience overview
Ideal for arrival days and gentle acclimatization in Cusco. Instead of strenuous climbing, immerse your senses in Peru's world-renowned culinary heritage. You begin at Mercado Central de San Pedro selecting native potatoes, herbs, and passion fruit before heading to our private colonial kitchen studio. Cook step-by-step alongside a professional Cusco chef and enjoy a shared feast with panoramic city views.
Altitude & Acclimatization Profile
Effective O₂ at 3,399m
Ideal for arrival day
+0 ft vertical gain
Detailed day-by-day itinerary (Half Day)
- Day 13,410 m(11,188 ft)
San Pedro Market Exploration, Cooking Workshop & Pisco Masterclass
Meet your chef at San Pedro Market to explore native Andean potato varieties, Amazonian fruits, and fresh local herbs. Walk to our comfortable colonial cooking studio where you prepare traditional ceviche and flame-seared lomo saltado over high-heat woks. Finish by shaking fresh pisco sours and dining together.
Key highlights
Meals: Lunch or Dinner (3 courses prepared during class)
What's Included & Excluded
What is Included
100% Pre-PaidPre-paid services verified & delivered on route
- English-fluent professional Peruvian chef instructor
- San Pedro Market walking tour with guided food tastings
- All raw ingredients for 3 full Peruvian culinary courses
- Pisco sour workshop (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)
- Printed digital recipe booklet to take home
What is Not Included
Out-of-PocketPersonal expenses & discretionary gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (studio located 5 min walk from Plaza de Armas)
- Gratuities for the kitchen culinary crew and chef
Field Realities & Pocket Cash
Real ground notes from our team in CuscoIdeal Traveler Fit
Who enjoys this route mostFoodies, curious cultural travelers, and families who want an authentic, sensory encounter with indigenous Andean ingredients and colonial gastronomy.
Easy walking through San Pedro Market and the historic cobblestone center of Cusco with plenty of seating during tastings and cooking sessions.
Radical Honesty: Who This is NOT For
We prefer honesty over unsuitable bookings- ✕Travelers uncomfortable with bustling traditional local markets featuring native butchers, fresh produce, and narrow aisles.
- ✕Anyone in a rush—Peruvian gastronomy is an art of patience, seasoning, and shared stories.
Route Pocket Expenses (Carry Cash Soles in Daypack)
Mandatory checkpoint fees, community tickets & coin-operated restrooms
Market Fruit & Artisan Crafts
Pocket cash for tropical fruit tastings and handmade artisan crafts.
Optional Chef Gratuity
Discretionary tip if you enjoyed the session.
Luggage & Transit Rule: Central meeting or hotel pickup in Cusco. Leave large bags at your accommodation; simply bring a daypack or purse with a camera and water.
What to pack for this journey
Tested on the trail by our team in CuscoEssential Terrain & Practical Ground Notes
- •Guided sensory tour through lively San Pedro Market stalls
- •Hands-on preparation of fresh coastal-style ceviche and lomo saltado
- •Pisco Sour cocktail masterclass with premium Quebranta pisco
- •Vegetarian, vegan, and celiac dietary adaptations fully available
Real Traveler Reviews & Experiences
Independent traveler feedback verified on TripAdvisor and Google Maps.
“Amazing tour operator with incredible coordinators, collegiate guides, and mountain chefs! Did half a dozen treks and day tours around Cusco and loved all of them. Very reliable, highly recommend!”
“Working with Daspe Travel was completely seamless. From our early morning hotel pickup in Cusco to the Vistadome train tickets and citadel entrance, our guide was exceptionally punctual, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. Zero stress, everything was flawlessly organized.”
“I was looking for a trek along the Choquequirao route and contacted them. From the very start they gave me complete confidence, and I was not wrong. Of all the operators I have used across Peru, they were by far the most professional and attentive. The route is spectacular, perhaps the finest I have done. Standing up there taking in that beauty remains one of the best sensations of my life.”
Frequently asked questions
Have custom requests?
Dietary accommodations, hotel upgrades or a slower photography pace? Speak directly with our local Cusco specialists.