The 15 Peru Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

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

Start at San Pedro Market with a chef-led tasting walk, then head to a central Cusco studio to prepare cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamales, picarones, and two pisco cocktails. Chef Jesus, Jorge, or Eric may lead the class. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options are available.

“Fantastic time. Jorge was a great teacher. Go with an empty stomach as lots of food will be prepared. The tour of the market was also a highlight.”

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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 followed by a hands-on cooking class. You’ll taste local fruit and cheese, prepare a shared starter, choose lomo saltado or ceviche, and make a pisco cocktail or alcohol-free drink. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adjustments are available.

“Can’t recommend this enough, especially if food is your thing. The market tour was great and we ended up taking so much in that you’d otherwise pass if you were to pass through. The setting was relaxed, the cooking experience fun and overall a great experience 🙂”

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3.Cook an Authentic Ceviche And Peruvian Pisco Sour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

In Miraflores, a professional chef guides you through Pisco Sour technique and fresh fish ceviche. You prepare, taste, and eat your work in a small group of up to 14, with vegetarian options and a recipe booklet. Sessions feature chefs and hosts such as José, Karina, Fernando, and César.

“So much fun! Best thing I did in Miraflores. The two Peruvian gentlemen explained a little bit of history of the food and let us cut of the food and make our own dishes. It was the first time I had ceviche and a pisco sour beverage. And the other part is meeting meeting others in the group. Two gentleman from Ireland and three from France and us two American women all enjoyed each others companies and shared memorable stories while enjoying a delicious meal. Perfect . Thank you .”

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

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

Meet Christian at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. for a guided produce walk and 35-fruit tasting, then ride to SkyKitchen in Miraflores for a hands-on four-course Peruvian lunch, juice, and pisco sour. Groups are capped at 12, with vegetarian and vegan options available by request.

“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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5.#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup

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

Start at 12:30 pm with transport to Surquillo Market and a guided look at Peruvian fruits, meats, herbs, and cheeses. Guides such as Camila, Dasha, and Lucho lead the market visit and cooking lesson, where you prepare a two-course meal, sip a pisco cocktail, and take home recipes.

“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time you are in Lima.”

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6.Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $40Best value

Meet José Antonio and Maria near Kennedy Park for a 2.5-hour Peruvian food and drink class. Taste exotic fruit and 10 infused piscos, prepare tuna tartare and ceviche, then shake your own pisco sour. The English and Spanish class is limited to eight people.

“Amazing, authentic experience with José & Maria! We learned about the regions & cuisines in Peru, tried delicious Piscos and made our own ceviche. Very well-curated class and we had so much fun, thank you ❤️”

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7.Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $65

Walk through Cusco’s San Pedro Market with an English- or Spanish-speaking chef, learn about pisco and local produce, then cook traditional dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, or Chilcano soup. Chef Ronald may lead your relaxed, hands-on class before lunch.

“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”

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8.Cusco: 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Meet at ChocoMuseo by Plaza Regocijo for a three-hour class led in English or Spanish. You’ll visit the Central Market, choose ingredients, prepare ceviche, lomo saltado or ají de gallina, a pisco sour, and chocolate fondue with local fruit. Miguel and Yil are among the named instructors.

“Una delle migliori attività che abbiamo fatto durante il nostro viaggio in Perù, una vera immersione culturale. Miguel è stato un maestro eccellente. Ci ha guidati passo dopo passo nella scelta degli ingredienti, nella preparazione dei piatti e nel loro impiattamento. Ha arricchito la lezione raccontandoci moltissime curiosità sia sul cibo che culturali. Esperienza da provare assolutamente se si passa da Cuzco.”

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9.Lima: Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Join Chef Arturo, Miguel, or Emerson for a hands-on ceviche and pisco sour workshop in Lima’s historic center. After tasting your work, your guide takes you to the Magic Water Circuit for music, lasers, color, and fountains. Hotel pickup is available in selected Lima districts.

“Our tour guide, M.P. was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about Lima culture and history as well as friendly and spoke good English. The walking tour around downtown was very comprehensive. The Pisco Sour and Ceviche cooking class was very fun and the chef was also great! We were escorted directly from our hotel and back. Everyone was very friendly and made our experience that much more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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10.Arequipa: Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet at Casa de Avila Hotel in Arequipa’s historic center for a two-hour class led in Spanish and English. With chef Diana or another professional instructor, you’ll prepare two Peruvian dishes, drink chicha morada, and eat what you cook. Menu requests, allergies, and vegetarian options should be settled when booking.

“Angenehme Atmosphäre, szper Instruktionen, hat Dpass gemacht und man nimmt was mit nach Hause.”

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11.Lima: Demo Cooking Class with Lunch at Cala Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Meet at Cala Restaurant in Barranco for a two-hour English or Spanish demonstration of tiradito and pisco sour. Then choose a starter, main course, dessert, and drink for lunch on the first-level terrace overlooking the Pacific. The class is private, but transport is not included.

“Hey Berteaux, thanks a lot for your comment. We're thrilled you enjoyed the cooking class at Cala and the lunch with a stunning view of Lima. We hope this moment will be a delicious memory and that you'll come back soon to discover even more of Peruvian gastronomy.”

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12.Lima: 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Miraflores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 15m · from $85

Join SkyKitchen in Miraflores for a 195-minute, hands-on Peruvian cooking class. An English, Spanish, or German-speaking instructor guides you through four traditional courses, a Pisco Sour, local ingredients, and a shared meal on a rooftop terrace.

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13.Cooking Class Typical Food in Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend about two hours in a large garden kitchen preparing a starter, main course, and dessert. Choose from Peruvian, Arequipeño, or marine dishes such as causa, rocoto relleno, lomo saltado, and ceviche. English or Spanish instruction, ingredients, tasting, water, and soft drinks are included.

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14.Lima: Market Tour, 35 Fruits Tasting & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5h 30m · from $120

Meet your guide at Surquillo Market Nro 1, shop through Lima’s produce stalls, taste 35-plus fruits, then cook and eat four Peruvian courses. The 5.5-hour class includes market transport, ingredients, drinks, tools, and one pisco sour. English, Spanish, and German are offered.

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15.Lima: Market Tour and Cooking Class with Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores, tour Surquillo Market, taste four fruits, then cook ceviche, causa rellena, and a pisco sour with a local chef. Shayla has guided some groups, adding clear translation and useful Peruvian food insight.

“We loved the walk in the market before the cooking class. The restaurant venue for the class was perfect. We enjoyed the drink and two items were prepared. It was fun and delicious. Our best tour of the trip.”

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