Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Tour in Cusco

Cook a three-course Peruvian meal and taste the market that inspired it

A hands-on cooking class in Cusco that pairs a one-hour immersive tour of San Pedro Market with a three-hour masterclass in a colonial cooking studio, where you prepare ceviche or tiradito, a quinoa or alpaca dish, and a passion fruit pisco sour under the guidance of a professional English-speaking chef. Small groups ensure direct access to instruction and personalized attention throughout.

The Experience

Your afternoon starts at San Pedro Market, where a chef-guide walks you through the stalls to show you the local and ancient ingredients that shape Peruvian cuisine. You'll learn what each product is, where it comes from, and how it fits into the dishes you'll cook later. The market tour lasts about an hour and covers the cultural weight of Peru's ingredients—not a quick browse, but a real education in flavors and traditions. From there, it's a five-minute walk to the cooking studio, a restored colonial-era house just two blocks away.

In the studio, you move straight into hands-on work. A professional chef walks you through preparing a three-course meal: you'll make either classic ceviche or tiradito Nikkei as your first course, then a quinoa risotto or sous vide alpaca with roasted potatoes as your main, and finish with a local fruits parfait. All ingredients and equipment are provided, and the chef demonstrates each technique before you take over. The class runs three hours, and because groups stay small, you get direct access to ask questions and adjust as you cook. A passion fruit pisco sour—the cocktail of the class—is included and made during the session.

You choose between a lunch or dinner departure when you book. Both follow the same structure and instruction; the menu varies slightly by time of day. Soft beverages are included throughout. If you want extra alcoholic drinks beyond the pisco sour, those are available to purchase. The experience wraps with the meal you've made, recipes to take home, and the skills to cook these dishes again.

What’s included

• All ingredients and equipment for the three-course meal.
• soft beverages throughout the class.
• the passion fruit pisco sour cocktail.
• a one-hour guided tour of San Pedro Market with a professional chef.
• three hours of hands-on instruction in a private colonial-era cooking studio.
• recipes to take home.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taste Peruvian Cooking Studio

Is this one for you?Book the lunch class if you have a free afternoon and want to cook and eat in daylight; choose dinner if you prefer an evening experience. Either way, the small-group format means you're cooking alongside a professional chef, not watching a demonstration or standing in a crowd—you're the one making every dish.

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Top questions

What exactly is San Pedro Market like, and how much time do I spend there?

San Pedro Market is Cusco's main local market, filled with colorful stalls selling exotic fruits, native ingredients, and products central to Peruvian cooking. You spend about an hour there with your chef-guide, learning the stories and uses of what you see rather than shopping. It's an active market where locals buy food daily, so it's busy and real.

Do I need cooking experience to take this class?

No. The class is designed for food lovers of any skill level. The chef demonstrates each technique before you cook, and because groups are small, you get hands-on guidance throughout. You'll learn modern Andean cooking methods as you prepare the dishes.

Can I choose what dishes I cook, or is the menu set?

The menu is set by the class format—lunch or dinner—but it includes options. You'll prepare either ceviche or tiradito Nikkei as your first course, and either quinoa risotto or sous vide alpaca as your main, depending on the session. The chef guides you through whichever dishes are on that day's menu.

Is the pisco sour included, or do I pay extra for it?

The passion fruit pisco sour is included in the class price. You make it during the session as part of your hands-on experience. Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the pisco sour are available to purchase if you want them.

How many people will be in my class?

Groups are kept intentionally small to ensure personalized instruction and direct access to the chef. The exact number isn't fixed, but the intimate format is what sets this class apart from larger cooking tours in Cusco.

What's the walk from the market to the studio like?

It's a five-minute walk through Cusco's streets. The studio is located in a colonial-era house just two blocks from San Pedro Market. You should be able to walk comfortably within the market and to the studio; if mobility is a concern, let the operator know when you book.