7 Food & Drink in Cusco Worth a Whole Day

1.Group Cooking Class in Cusco with Pisco Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Hands-on Cusco cooking class with ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco tasting, plus market fruit lessons and traditional snacks.

“We loved every minute of our cooking class at Marcelo Batata! We fell in love with the delicious Peruvian food and were surprised by how incredibly easy it was to make. We began our journey learning about and tasting delicious fresh fruits from the Andes. Followed by a quick visit to its own mini market of fresh herbs and vegetables. Making our own cocktails with Pisco and tasting different varieties of Peru's staple brandy was amazing! We could not believe how delicious our ceviche was, ready to eat in just a few minutes! The lomo saltado was a special treat! Chef Castillo and Chef Marisol were an amazing wealth of…”

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2.Curious Monkey Cusco- Eat the Streets, Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Cusco night street food tour with sweet and savory tastings, coffee, and local history, led by small-group guides from $75.

“Do not pass up this food tour! We were fortunate enough to meet multiple Monkeys (our guide, her helper, and the owner) and each one of them was so knowledgeable about Cusco and the food. Definitely go hungry because you will eat A LOT. I was struggling at the end to finish everything but it was all so good! Eating in moderation was not an option on this tour since every stop we got to kept getting better and better. You will be doing yourself a disservice by not signing out for this tour!”

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

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

10-hour Sacred Valley food and culture day with Urubamba market tastings, Ollantaytambo chicha, Huilloc family lunch, dessert, small group.

“Far beyond the food, Liat brings her heart and soul to the tour, a rare opportunity to truly experience the Peruvian people and not just another tourist attraction.”

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

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

Private 3-hour Cusco food tour with a local guide, 10 tastings, and key sights like San Pedro Market and Qorikancha for about $90.

“Dragged round a couple of dingy cafes and whole thing lasted half the time it was meant to. A waste of money”

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5.Cusco Food Walking Tour & Central Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Taste Cusco the local way on a 4-hour food walk through the historic center and San Pedro Market with a guide and lots of samples.

“Visited: October 2025 — Afternoon Food & Central Market Tour, Cusco Peru Summary: Highly recommend this as your first activity in Cusco. A perfect introduction to local culture, history, and flavours. Highlights: Fabrizio (Owner&operator) was friendly, professional, and deeply knowledgeable. He blended food, architecture, and Incan history seamlessly — more than a tasting, it’s an immersion. Experience Quality: • Guide: Local who is Personable, on time and clearly passionate and his city. • Food: Delicious, authentic, and generous portions. • Organisation: Easy meet-up, smooth flow, relaxed pace. Tip: Altitude affects everyone a little differently, so take your time and don’t rush when y...”

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6.Curious Monkey Cusco- Market and Streets, Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Small-group Cusco street food and market walking tour near the main square, with many tastings plus coffee or tea in 2 to 3 hours.

“Lizbet was a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable about the history and preparation of food in Cusco and Peru. We had an amazing experience, ate great food and learn so much. Lisbet also took us to hidden gems of restaurants that you would not find unless you were a local. We had a fantastic time. We would happily do this tour again and would highly recommend Lizbet and this tour.”

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7.Cusco street food tour

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

90-minute Cusco street food walk with night views and tastings of emolientes, picarones, anticuchos, and more, with a live guide.

“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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