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Half DayUp to 12 travelersPhysical rating 1/5
The experience
Cusco Walking Tour & Cooking Demonstration
Explore daily life and Peruvian cuisine on a guided morning in Cusco. Visit San Pedro Market from 9:00 a.m., discover local ingredients and customs, then continue to Pachapapa in San Blas for a cooking demonstration and an included à la carte lunch.
Start time
9:00 a.m.
Duration
Half day
Service
Private tour
Group size
Up to 12 travelers
Minimum age
8 years
Difficulty
1/5 – Easy
Price
USD 220 per person
Highlights
Explore San Pedro Market and see local ingredients and daily Cusco life.
Watch a demonstration of traditional Cusco cooking at Pachapapa in San Blas.
Enjoy an included à la carte lunch at Pachapapa Restaurant.
Day by day
Cusco Walking Tour & Cooking Demonstration Itinerary
Walk through Cusco’s most vibrant market before discovering traditional Andean cooking techniques and enjoying lunch at Pachapapa.
Half Day
San Pedro Market → San Blas → Pachapapa cooking demonstration and lunch
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Explore one of Cusco’s most colorful local markets with your guide. Observe how local families shop and discover fresh fruits and vegetables, Andean herbs, spices, meats, cheeses, grains and other ingredients of Peruvian cuisine. Hear Spanish and Quechua spoken naturally and sample some local fruit.
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Continue on foot through Cusco toward San Blas, where Pachapapa Restaurant is located.
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Watch a demonstration of traditional Cusco cuisine and learn about Andean cooking methods, including clay pots and charcoal-fired preparation.
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After the demonstration, enjoy the included à la carte lunch at Pachapapa Restaurant.
Meals
À la carte lunch at Pachapapa
Route map
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- 1.9:00 a.m. — San Pedro Market
- 2.Walk toward San Blas
- 3.Cooking demonstration at Pachapapa
- 4.À la carte lunch at Pachapapa
Plan with confidence
Plan Your Cusco Walking & Culinary Tour
Review the included services and practical details before booking. The price is USD 220 per person.
Inclusions
What's included
- Licensed English- or Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Fee for some fruit samples at San Pedro Market
- Cooking demonstration at Pachapapa Restaurant
- À la carte lunch at Pachapapa Restaurant
What's not included
- Breakfast
- Tips for staff
- Overnight accommodation
- Snacks
Important information
The Pachapapa experience is a cooking demonstration rather than a hands-on cooking class. Lunch is included.
FAQs
What time does the experience begin?
The walking tour begins at 9:00 a.m.
What happens at San Pedro Market?
Explore the market with your guide and discover local ingredients and everyday Cusco life. The fee for some fruit samples is included.
Is the Pachapapa activity a cooking class?
The supplied program includes a cooking demonstration at Pachapapa, followed by lunch.
Is lunch included?
Yes. An à la carte lunch at Pachapapa Restaurant is included.
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