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Walking Tour Cusco & Cooking Demonstration
Half Day12 travelers maxPhysical 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.
Highlights
Explore San Pedro Market and discover the ingredients, aromas, and everyday flavors of Cusco.
Day by day
San Pedro Market & Pachapapa Itinerary
Walk through Cusco’s most vibrant market before discovering traditional Andean cooking techniques and enjoying lunch at Pachapapa.
Day 1 — Cusco Walking & Culinary Experience
San Pedro Market → Pachapapa
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Meet your licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide and explore San Pedro Market, one of Cusco’s most colorful local markets. Discover fresh fruits and vegetables, Andean herbs, spices, meats, cheeses and grains while observing daily life and hearing Spanish and Quechua throughout the market.
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Walk to Pachapapa Restaurant in San Blas for a demonstration of traditional Cusco cuisine. Learn about Andean cooking techniques such as clay-pot and charcoal-fired preparation, then enjoy an included à la carte lunch.
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- 1.9:00 a.m. — San Pedro Market
- 2.Pachapapa — Cooking Demonstration & À la Carte Lunch
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Plan Your Cusco Walking & Culinary Tour
Review the included services and practical details before booking. The price is USD 220 per person.
Practical Information & What to Bring
The experience begins at 9:00 a.m. and includes San Pedro Market, a cooking demonstration, and an à la carte lunch at Pachapapa in San Blas.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket, sun protection, a camera or smartphone, and some Peruvian soles for personal purchases and optional tips.
The Pachapapa experience is a cooking demonstration rather than a hands-on cooking class. Lunch is included.
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions so available options can be confirmed.
This experience is suitable for adults and children. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Inclusions
What Is Included
- Licensed English/Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Local fruit samples at San Pedro Market
- Cooking demonstration at Pachapapa
- À la carte lunch at Pachapapa
What Is Not Included
- Breakfast
- Tips for staff
- Hotel overnight
- Snacks
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