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15 Workshops & Classes in Peru Worth Booking

33 tours  ·  from $29

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - The short walk to the cooking studio
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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

1.Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 512 reviews · 4 hours · from $67Our pick

Start at San Pedro Market with Chef Jesus or another English-speaking chef, tasting local produce, cheese, bread, chocolate, and fruit. Then walk to a clean central studio to make two pisco cocktails, cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“Great experience, chef was awesome and very insightful to work with. Shopping in San Pedro market was very cool and all the dishes we made were great.”

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Cooking class and market tour with a local chef - Cooking rocoto relleno and causa rellena
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Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

2.Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 4 hours · from $57Top rated

Chef Ronal leads a four-hour visit to Cusco’s San Pedro Market and a hands-on Peruvian cooking class. Taste local fruits and cheeses, prepare rocoto relleno, causa rellena, ceviche or lomo saltado, and mix a Pisco-based drink. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adaptations are available.

“Great food and instructor. He helped me a lot with my elevation sickness, and was knowledgeable for cooking and the market. Very fun!”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - The rail journey through the Sacred Valley
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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

3.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Travel from Cusco toward Machu Picchu in Inca Rail First Class, with Sacred Valley views, an observatory carriage, three-course meals, drinks, live music, a guide, and private buses to the citadel. The trip begins at 11:15 am and takes about two to four hours.

“I am writing to tell you that this is the worst operation I have ever seen.”

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The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco Region - Cleaning wool and learning where textiles begin
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The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco Region

4.The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

At Andean Colors near Racchi, Miguel, Marco, Paulita, and their team guide you through cleaning, dyeing, spinning, and weaving alpaca wool. You make a bracelet or bookmark, eat a traditional lunch, browse handmade textiles, and feed llamas and alpacas with the Sacred Valley and Andes around you.

“First of all ...5 stars is not enough to give this experience. I went into this booking with low expectations, but hopeful. I was expecting something that nice but minimal. I am very happy to say - that is not what we experienced. From the second we arrived, we were transported into a different world. Our guide, Miguel was amazing. We were busy engaging in hands on experiences immediately - from visiting with and feeding the llamas and baby goats to creating our own woven bracelets. The day was full of history, science, color, textures, and culture -all while looking out at the beautiful mountains and listening to the sheep…”

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Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco - From alpaca fiber to colored yarn
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Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

5.Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $420

Start with private pickup in Cusco at 8:30 am, then drive to a family atelier near Calca. Ruth Pimentel and master weavers guide you through plant dyes, alpaca yarn, spinning, and backstrap weaving. You will make a small textile piece, share lunch, and take home your dyed yarn and finished work.

“I can’t say enough about just how good this experience was. I was the only person on the day I booked and was looked after from the moment of pick up by my super friendly driver Pedro. I was warmly greeted by Nayda Delia and the inclusive experience began there, from picking the herbs to drink, leaves for the dying process, actually dying the yarns & then setting up & using a back strap loom. The whole day is completely integral, I learned SO much and have a new found respect for just how hard & time consuming the traditional process is. We had lots of fun, a super heathy…”

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Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima, Perú - What learning to surf in Lima actually feels like
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima, Perú

6.Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima, Perú

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Spend 90 minutes learning to surf at Pukana Surf School in Lima. You will practice paddling and standing on land, then work with instructors such as Jorge, Oscar, Lorenzo, or Hector in the Pacific. Wetsuit, aqua shoes, surfboard, and safety instruction are included.

“Héctor (and the sweet Cocker Spaniel) made this experience worthwhile! I managed to stand up in my first surf lesson ever - and I credit Hector and a ‘can do’ attitude! It was a lot of fun! Before going, I read a review that said, ‘If you are even considering doing it, just do it!’ I am very glad I did. I had been psyching myself out about it for months and am so so glad I pulled the trigger! I would definitely surf again! If I were to surf with this group again, I would also buy my own wet suit because I was yelled at by a member…”

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Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima - Starting at Mercado Nº 1 de Surquillo
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Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima

7.Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Start at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. for a 50-minute tour of Peruvian produce, seafood, meats, herbs, roots, and quinoa. Then ride to SkyKitchen in Miraflores, taste 35 fruits, make a pisco sour, and prepare a four-course lunch in a group of 12 or fewer.

“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, fun, and learning about a different culture. Fabulous experience.”

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Chocolate Workshop in Cusco with Premium Organic Cacao - Arriving at the Pasñapakana workshop
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Chocolate Workshop in Cusco with Premium Organic Cacao

8.Chocolate Workshop in Cusco with Premium Organic Cacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

At Cusco Chocolate Workshop, you’ll spend about 2.5 hours learning to make 21 pralines, 10 mendiants, ganache, and hot chocolate with organic Chuncho cacao. Guides such as David and Abelardo lead hands-on classes for up to 15 people, with sunset views over Cusco.

“A last minute activity the night before we left Cusco! What fun we had! What a view ! What beautiful food at the restaurant after the CACAO CHOCOLATE making experience. A delightful, sassy and fun chocolate making teacher! They have other activities which are fun! Defiantly worth doing! The whole building has a vibe as soon as you walk in wish we had of discovered this area of town earlier!”

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#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup - Camila, Dasha, Lucho, and the human side of the class
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#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup

9.#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Start at Lima’s Mercado Nro. 1 de Surquillo with guides such as Camila or Dasha, tasting fruits, cheese, herbs, and other Peruvian foods before a hands-on class. You’ll prepare causa and ceviche, enjoy a pisco cocktail and two-course meal, and leave with recipes and a certificate.

“The market tour and cooking class with Camila was excellent! Visiting the market first was such a great way to get to know about Peru's huge variety of fruits and vegetables, see the range of meats, herbs and foods for sale, and get to sample some too! Camila's knowledge was amazing and she was friendly and helpful when we made Causa and ceviche back at the bar. A great way to spend an afternoon, eat some great food and learn about Peruvian cuisine. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour - Meeting José Antonio and Maria near Kennedy Park
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Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

10.Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $40

Meet José Antonio and Maria near Kennedy Park for a 2.5-hour Peruvian cooking class. You’ll taste exotic fruit and 10 infused piscos, prepare tuna tartare, mix a pisco sour or chilcano, and make fresh fish ceviche in a small group of up to eight.

“I had an amazing time! The food and pisco were both incredible, and it was a wonderful way to learn more about Lima and the country of Peru. The fish was fresh and there were lots of flavors of Pisco (all were delicious) - I highly recommend the chincha morada and passionfruit, and you can buy bottles from the instructor (who makes the pisco). It’s a must-do if you’re in Lima!”

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Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca - Browsing a Private Andean Market
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Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca

11.Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet at Marcelo Batata Cooking Classes in central Cusco for a three-hour private lesson in English or Spanish. You’ll prepare Andean tamales, uchucuta sauce, and clay-pot dishes, taste chicha and regional ingredients, and finish with an appetizer and main course.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Peruvian cooking class provided by Chef Fernando in Cusco. It was one of the highlights of our trip!! His recipes, instruction, personality, and overall presentation were all fantastic. He followed up by emailing us the recipes we made. Highly recommend!”

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Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco - Three Pisco varieties give the tasting real purpose
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Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco

12.Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Casa Intrepid in central Cusco, a local English-speaking bartender guides you through the story and flavor of Pisco, then helps you mix a classic Pisco Sour. You taste three Pisco varieties, use real bar tools, and enjoy your finished drink in a restored space with original Inca walls.

“Getting behind the bar and making your own pisco sour was one of the highlights of our trip! Went back to this bar 2 more times during our trip. Fantastic drinks and atmosphere”

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Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco - From market ingredients to a central Cusco kitchen
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Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

13.Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start at San Pedro Market, then cook ceviche, causa limeña, and quinoa tamales at a central Cusco studio with chefs such as Jorge or Jesus. You’ll also make two cocktails, receive recipes, and get help with allergies or dietary restrictions.

“It was a highlight of our Peru trip. It was such a fun vibe! As a vegan it was great to learn how to make Peruvian dishes!”

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Surf lessons in Lima, Peru surf lessons best experience - Choosing between a lesson, coaching, or guide
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Surf lessons in Lima, Peru surf lessons best experience

14.Surf lessons in Lima, Peru surf lessons best experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet Tubos Surf School at Circuito de Playas in Barranco for a private 90-minute Lima surf session. You can book instruction, coaching, board rental, wetsuit rental, or a surf guide. The activity returns to the same meeting point.

“Meine Kinder hatten unglaublich viel Spaß. Ich würde sofort wieder buchen. Unglaublich netter Guide.”

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Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco - San Pedro Market: your first taste of local cooking
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Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco

15.Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet at ChocoMuseo in Plaza Regocijo for a four-hour introduction to Peruvian food. With a bilingual chef, you’ll visit San Pedro Market, prepare dishes such as ceviche, mix a pisco sour, and sit down to eat what you make. Recipes are included.

“Amazing experience in Cusco! We did the chocolate making class in the museum and it’s a great way to spend 2 hours learning about history of chocolate (whilst drowning in it)!”

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