Cusco Tasting Session with 30 plus Peruvian Flavors and Drinks

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Earliest Date Available: October 10, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Cusco

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Cusco

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, Spanish

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•5 reviews

US$70.45 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 10, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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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.

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

Hosted by an English-speaking, passionate culinary expert

Guided pairing with wines, beers, or tropical drinks

All food and drinks included — no hidden fees

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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.

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.

Meeting Point

Calle Isidoro Flores, Cuzco Cuzco, Peru, PE, 08003

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The Local instructor will meet you outside this address. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager. 4th Floor.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Sunshine01719904963July 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cushuro and Chicha Morada

We got to taste many typical peruvian ingredients and foods, many without too much seasoning to really experience their pure flavor. My favorite ones were Cushuro (vegan "caviar of the Andes") and Chicha Morada, a drink made of black corn. Victor also told us a lot about their history and preparation, which was extremly intresting.

Response from ViatorJuly 14, 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! 🇵🇪 We're so glad you enjoyed discovering unique Peruvian ingredients like Cushuro and Chicha Morada. Learning about the history, traditions, and authentic flavors behind each tasting is such an important part of the experience, and Chef Victor will be delighted to know you appreciated his passion and knowledge.

Excursion56525980940July 2026 • TripAdvisor

Taste of Cusco

As a group we could see the best products ingredients drinks and recipes from this area. I met really nice people having fun and talking about their gastronomic culture. We enjoyed this beautiful place taking great pictures to the best view I have seen so far from a city in Peru and definitely looking forward to book another experience with this company

R5335ZCclaudiahJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Tasting Productos locales

Fue un día muy emocionante conociendo los productos peruanos, el Chef Víctor nos hizo probar 30 productos típicos de Perú, las bebidas estuvieron muy refrescantes y de excelente calidad. Recomiendo esta experiencia para los que tengan curiosidad de conocer la gastronomía local desde un punto de vista diferente a todos los restaurantes.

annabL6663JIJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

From sweet to salty

It was really nice to get to know the typical Peruvian Sweets, ingredients, some drinks and some easy dishes. We were teached about the names and also the history. Almost everything was vegetarian and also a lot was vegan. Overall a really nice experience.

alexanderbQ1692AWJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Perfect introduction to Peruvian food culture

Chef Victor gave us a perfect introduction to the Peruvian cuisine and food culture. He not only prepared an incredibly tasting assortment of dishes, he also shared lots of his profound knowledge of cooking and the Peruvian food culture along the way with us. Can highly recommend!