Top Cusco Food & Drink

Snack and sightsee on this small-group Cusco street food tour limited to 10 people or fewer. Try favorite local dishes like papas (potatoes), meats, and sweets, and even chat with the street food vendors to learn more about their goods. Between bites, learn about Cusco history as you walk around the city.

Explore a local market in Cusco, then take a workshop on Peruvian cuisine during this 4-hour culinary experience. Learn about the functions of traditional Andean kitchens and local specialties from a professional Peruvian chef. Tastings, meal, and drinks included.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Learn to prepare high-end Peruvian cuisine from market to table alongside a professional chef with this Peruvian cooking class. After shopping at a local market with a food-loving guide, head to a colonial-style home to prepare a 3-course lunch or dinner featuring classic items like ceviche, Pisco sours, and quinoa cooked to perfection. Polish off your meal with fresh fruits and local coffee.

Los mercados de Cusco son lugares fascinantes para explorar, pero tendrá una experiencia mucho más rica en compañía de un guía que pueda ofrecer detalles sobre la gastronomía peruana. Esta actividad comienza en el mercado más antiguo de la ciudad, donde podrá probar las frutas, panes y quesos más populares, así como algunos postres. Después aprenderá a preparar tres platos peruanos con un chef local.

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

Explore the legacy of the Inca and Peru’s indigenous culture during this day trip to Maras, Moray, and the ‘Salineras’ from Cusco. Walk the streets of Maras and sample some ‘Chicha’ (corn drink), then learn about Inca engineering and agricultural practices at the Moray archaeological site. You’ll also get to see the “Salineras” salt mines. An optional private trip upgrade is also available.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before catching the sunrise at the famous Inca citadel the next day.

Travel for a few hours from Cusco through the rugged mountain countryside of Peru to reach the aptly named Rainbow Mountain, striped with colorful mineral deposits and located far off the beaten path. Hike with a guide to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (own expense) for easier access to the same incredible views.

Spend a day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip leaving from Cusco. Discover this renowned mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history, and what daily life was like for its residents. The trip’s relaxed, non-strenuous pace is a great option for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers alike, and features three different train ride options. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu (via train and bus), and the site entrance fee.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Your Sacred Valley tour also includes a guide, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.

Explore local Andean communities and ancient Inca ruins in the countryside outside Cusco during this horseback riding adventure. Learn about the daily rhythms of local life, observing farming techniques along with alpaca and sheep herding as you pass these tiny districts. You also discover Inca temples, soaking up the ancient energy of these spiritual sites, and visit the ‘Devil’s Balcony,’ a natural cave once used as an Inca shrine. Your horseback ride near Cusco also includes a guide, horseback riding gear, snacks and water, and round-trip transport from your hotel to the ranch.

Immerse yourself in the grand colonial majesty of Cusco on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander winding Incan streets to discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santo Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the city with an interesting and informative guide as you explore one of Peru’s most treasured places on foot.

Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.

Visit a bustling market, discover Peru’s culinary heritage, and even learn how to make some of its most beloved, traditional dishes during this hands-on cooking class. After meeting your guide, venture to Cusco’s vibrant San Pedro Market, and discover the bounty of fresh ingredients on display. Afterwards, head to the kitchen and don your aprons. With your instructor’s guidance, learn to prepare several Peruvian dishes, including ceviche. Finally, sit down to enjoy your multi-course dinner, complete with a homemade pisco sour.

Sample local specialities that you might otherwise miss out on during a private food tour of Cusco. Taking a private tour means that you can tailor the foods you sample to your dietary requirements and preferences, while exploring with a guide helps you to overcome the language barrier. Plus, your guide can provide personalised recommendations for the rest of your vacation.

Spend the day soaking in thermal pools on a full-day trip to Lares Valley hot springs. Departing Cusco, you’ll travel to the verdant Lares Valley to explore the hot spring complex, home to four pools of varying temperatures. Reputed to have healing properties, the mineral-enriched waters are said to aid muscle, bone, and joint pain. Lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the rich flavors and culinary heritage of Peruvian cuisine during a small-group cooking class at Marcelo Batata Restaurant in Cusco. Shop for traditional ingredients and sample exotic fruits at San Pedro Market; create an array of typical Peruvian specialties such as ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Aji de Gallina, and Pisco Sour cocktails; then sit down to enjoy your delicious home cooked dinner.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of two Inca sites in the Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Learn about the ancient history of the Inca people from a guide's informative commentary throughout the visits. Stop at a local farm to try fresh-grown produce on a farm tour, then refuel with a gourmet picnic lunch. This private tour for just you and your party includes private round-trip transportation from Cusco.

This half-day, chef-led, hands-on cooking class is designed to immerse you in Peruvian flavors and is the perfect way to spend a day in Cusco before or after adventures in the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Learn about Peru's regional ingredients, practice cooking techniques, and prepare classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails including ceviche (marinated and seasoned raw fish), causa (potato terrine), and pisco sours made with Peru's national distilled alcohol.

Taste your way through Cusco with an evening culinary tour. Sample Peruvian street food and appetizers alongside drink pairings at three restaurants during this chef-led tour in the historic city center. Learn about ingredients and traditional Peruvian dishes including dessert throughout the tour.

Journey to the mighty Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour of the sacred valley, including overnight accommodation. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you explore the hilltop Pisac ruins and Ollantaytambo, the starting point of the famous Inca Trail. Browse for traditional handicrafts at Pisac Market, then ride the scenic train to Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu. Finally, marvel over the ancient Inca capital and UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu, or climb the Huayna Picchu mountain (optional) for an even more impressive view.