Top 4 Food Experiences in Cusco

1.Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $200Our pick

Join guide Liat for a 10-hour food and culture tour from Urubamba. Taste local food in the market and main square, visit Ollantaytambo for chicha, then meet an Indigenous family in Huilloc for a traditional lunch and a look at local crafts and daily life. The day ends back in Urubamba with dessert.

“We did a food-tasting tour with Liat in the Sacred Valley — it was absolutely amazing! Every stop was full of flavors, local stories, and great energy. Liat is super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable.”

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2.The 10 Tastings of Cusco With Locals: Private Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Walk Cusco with a private local guide, sampling Peruvian foods and drinks between stops at San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, and central churches. Guides such as Angelo, Fabrizio, and Harry have led the tour, sharing local stories and adapting tastings to dietary needs. The advertised tour lasts about three hours, though some outings have been shorter.

“We had a nice time with Fabrizio! We walked around Cusco and he explained a lot about their history, and he took us to some very local places, that we probably wouldn't have found on our own, and are glad he showed them to us! He tailored the food to our needs, as we don't drink alcohol. We were full pretty quickly after our first two pork dishes, so after we tried a few desserts, and ended at a chocolate shop. We spent more time together after and got coffee after :) it was a great way to explore Cusco with a local. I would recommend this tour!”

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3.Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start at Cusco’s San Pedro Market to learn about local fruits, grains and other ingredients, then head to a central cooking studio for a hands-on vegan class. Make ceviche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal and two cocktails with a chef such as Jesus or Jorge. Ingredients, equipment, water and recipes are included.

“Can’t recommend this class highly enough. Able to accommodate vegan diets really well. A must-do activity if you are visiting Cusco!”

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4.Cusco street food tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50Best value

Meet at Cusco Cathedral for a 90-minute evening walk to four food stalls. Taste emolientes, picarones, arroz con leche, mazamorra morada, ponches, and anticuchos while a Spanish- or English-speaking guide explains the food and leads you through the illuminated city. Guides named Alex and Pablo have led some departures, but your guide may differ.

“Alex brought us to typical street food in Cusco which we might have been wary to try. It was informative and enjoyable. Please Alex send photos to our whatsapp number linked to this tour. Thank you”

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