Cusco Tasting Session with 30 plus Peruvian Flavors and Drinks

Name: Cusco Tasting Session with 30 plus Peruvian Flavors and Drinks
Start: 2026-07-02T19:00:00Z
Location: Cusco

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Cusco

Duration

2 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture with a unique domestic setting in Cusco. Taste 30+ local flavors, join intimate gatherings, and understand the vibrant traditions behind each dish.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

In this intimate tasting session, you’re welcomed into a local home in Cusco to discover the flavors, customs, and food traditions that shape everyday life in Peru.

This is a chance to slow down, taste thoughtfully, and experience Peruvian food in a more personal and meaningful way. Each tasting is presented with the stories and cultural context behind it, helping you see how local ingredients, heritage, and tradition come together at the table.

The atmosphere is relaxed, warm, and personal, like being invited to share food in someone’s home rather than joining a standard tour.

As the session unfolds, your host shares anecdotes, customs, and small details that turn each tasting into something deeper than just a flavor.

Rather than watching a staged presentation, you get a genuine glimpse into how Peruvians gather, serve, and share food with others.

Seats are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal, so early booking is recommended.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Chicha Morada

Infusion of Peruvian purple corn with pineapple rind, cinnamon sticks, cloves and a touch of fresh lime.

STARTER

Ceviche

Fresh fish “cooked” in lime juice with red onion and cilantro

MAIN

Causa Limeña

Spoonable potato terrine layered with avocado and chicken salad.

MAIN

Empanadas de Pollo,

Flaky pastry turnovers filled with shredded chicken, olives and a hint of ají amarillo.

MAIN

Anticuchos de Corazón

Tender beef‑heart skewers, marinated in ají panca and grilled on a tabletop brazier.

MAIN

Papa a la Huancaína

Diced potatoes dressed in creamy, mildly spicy cheese sauce—served in shot glasses.

DESSERT

Pisco Sour or Chilcano

Your choice of classic cocktail to round off the experience.

DESSERT

Suspiro a la Limeña

Dulce de leche pudding topped with port‑infused meringue.

What You Get

Seated tasting of 30+ food and drink samples of local favorites

Small group to ensure an authentic and personalized experience.

5-Star Experience Guarantee — or your money back

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Good To Know

Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Instead of sampling random foods, you follow a guided tasting journey that helps you understand how Peruvian flavors, ingredients, and traditions come together in Cusco. Unlike market visits or restaurant tastings, this experience takes place inside a real local home, giving you access to dishes, stories, and rituals that most travelers never get to experience in such a personal way. The format is intentionally intimate. With very small groups, your host can adapt each explanation to your questions and interests, turning the session into a more personal and meaningful exploration rather than a scripted presentation. Most visitors only taste Peruvian food during their trip. Here, you go further. You discover the context behind the flavors, learn what makes them distinctive, and gain a deeper understanding of the culinary culture you’ll keep noticing throughout the rest of your time in Cusco.