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title: Group Cooking Class in Cusco with Pisco Tasting
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 381
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 5 (Cooking Classes & Culture)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/group-cooking-class-in-cusco-with-pisco-tasting/
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# Group Cooking Class in Cusco with Pisco Tasting

**Guidekin's take:** Cook Peruvian dishes such as ceviche and lomo saltado, with alpaca and guinea pig snacks and pisco tasting. A chef leads the class, with ingredients, meals and drinks included; participants must be at least fifteen. 4.96 from 381 reviews at €90 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #3 of 5 in Cooking Classes & Culture, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Authentic Flavors: Experience a unique blend of traditional Peruvian ingredients and modern cooking techniques. Enjoy iconic dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and traditional snacks made from alpaca and guinea pig.

You won’t just be watching—you’ll actively participate in every step of the cooking process. Learn by doing and take pride in creating your own delicious dishes.

Cultural Exploration: our interpretive center "El Mercado," where you can see, touch, and learn about the Andean products that are the foundation of Peruvian cuisine.

Participate in a Pisco tasting and learn how to make pisco cocktail. Gain insights into the history and versatility of this iconic Peruvian drink.

The class is designed to be fun, educational and enjoyable.

In summary, our class offers a comprehensive immersion into Peru’s rich gastronomy and culture, providing an interactive and memorable experience you won’t want to miss. 

Join us and discover the flavors of Peru in a unique way!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Palacio Street is right behind the…
- Starts 14:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: Minimum age is 15 years

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 381 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Marcelo Batata Cooking Class
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 381 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 375 of 381.

- 5 stars: 372 (98%)
- 4 stars: 3 (1%)
- 3 stars: 5 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the teaching, dishes and pisco tasting; no recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews.

**Praised:**
- Funny, engaging instructors create a relaxed atmosphere
- Cooking lessons include explanations of Peruvian ingredients and culture
- Travellers enjoy preparing and eating ceviche and lomo saltado
- Pisco tasting and making pisco sours are well received
- Local fruit tastings offer a varied introduction to Peruvian produce

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-12-20 to 2026-10-23); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Ingredients and Meals
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soft Beverages
- Snacks
- Class Led by a Professional Chef

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Palacio Street is right behind the Cathedral of Cusco (the main church at the main square). Beside our UCHU Peruvian Steak House Restaurant

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- We are able to accomodate any kind of dietary restriction: vegetarian, vegan, glutten free, lactose intolerant
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Original passport must be provided at beginning of course for tax purposes
- Minimum age is 15 years

## Compared with other Cooking Classes & Culture

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 5** | €90 | 3h | 4.96 (381) | shared |
| [Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley](/peru/cusco/tours/food-and-culture-full-day-tour-in-the-sacred-valley/?format=md) | €251 | 10h | 5.0 (184) | shared |
| [Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-textile-workshop-dyeing-weaving-in-cusco/?format=md) | €136 | 8h | 5.0 (100) | private |
| [Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/vegan-peruvian-cooking-class-cocktails-and-local-market-in-cusco/?format=md) | €121 | 4h | 4.96 (50) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 5 in Cooking Classes & Culture by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €314, median €136; typical length 8h. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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