Top Cusco Classes & Workshops

You will be involved in to an ancient tradition, with master weavers awarded by UNESCO. This is the only tour in Cusco that allows you to live this kind of experiences. We don`t just show you the textile process, you will do the process We have received important people like Jean-Bernard Münch who is the president of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO since 2012. This kind of experiences helps local people to give more value to what they do.

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before catching the sunrise at the famous Inca citadel the next day.

Explore a local market in Cusco, then take a workshop on Peruvian cuisine during this 4-hour culinary experience. Learn about the functions of traditional Andean kitchens and local specialties from a professional Peruvian chef. Tastings, meal, and drinks included.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

The markets of Cusco are fascinating places to explore, but you will have a much richer experience in the company of a guide who can offer details about Peruvian gastronomy. This activity begins in the oldest market in the city, where you can try the most popular fruits, breads and cheeses, as well as some desserts. Then you will learn how to prepare three Peruvian dishes with a local chef.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Your Sacred Valley tour also includes a guide, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.

Learn to prepare high-end Peruvian cuisine from market to table alongside a professional chef with this Peruvian cooking class. After shopping at a local market with a food-loving guide, head to a colonial-style home to prepare a 3-course lunch or dinner featuring classic items like ceviche, Pisco sours, and quinoa cooked to perfection. Polish off your meal with fresh fruits and local coffee.

Enjoy the tour of the Mysterious Valley of the Incas (Chinchero, Moray, Salineras and Ollantaytambo). After the tour, you will enjoy your trip at the Panoramic Train Vistadome where have a unique connection with the scenery along the way to Machu Picchu.

Immerse yourself in the grand colonial majesty of Cusco on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander winding Incan streets to discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santo Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the city with an interesting and informative guide as you explore one of Peru’s most treasured places on foot.

Marvel at the architectural and archeological majesty of Cusco on a half-day tour of the city’s most significant sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit fascinating ruins of Qenqo; the sacred temples of Puca Pucara, and the ecclesiastical structure of the Cusco Cathedral. Admire exquisite architecture and gain insight into Peru’s alluring history on this enriching excursion.

Enjoy a stress-free journey from your Cusco hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport on the day of your departure flight with a shared airport transfer. Avoid the hassle of waiting for a taxi or taking confusing public transportation with this worry-free option. Shared transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and coincide exactly with your departure flight to ensure you arrive at the airport with ample time to relax.

Discover the rich flavors and culinary heritage of Peruvian cuisine during a small-group cooking class at Marcelo Batata Restaurant in Cusco. Shop for traditional ingredients and sample exotic fruits at San Pedro Market; create an array of typical Peruvian specialties such as ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Aji de Gallina, and Pisco Sour cocktails; then sit down to enjoy your delicious home cooked dinner.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

This half-day, chef-led, hands-on cooking class is designed to immerse you in Peruvian flavors and is the perfect way to spend a day in Cusco before or after adventures in the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Learn about Peru's regional ingredients, practice cooking techniques, and prepare classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails including ceviche (marinated and seasoned raw fish), causa (potato terrine), and pisco sours made with Peru's national distilled alcohol.

Visit a bustling market, discover Peru’s culinary heritage, and even learn how to make some of its most beloved, traditional dishes during this hands-on cooking class. After meeting your guide, venture to Cusco’s vibrant San Pedro Market, and discover the bounty of fresh ingredients on display. Afterwards, head to the kitchen and don your aprons. With your instructor’s guidance, learn to prepare several Peruvian dishes, including ceviche. Finally, sit down to enjoy your multi-course dinner, complete with a homemade pisco sour.

Aula is thrilled to offer our guests the opportunity to learn more about the plant dyes and traditional dyeing techniques unique to this region. Through the natural dyeing workshop, we hope our guests will leave with a true appreciation for the textile tradition and age-old techniques that make the Cusco region so special. We're proud to work with our partners at Pichinku, who have offered to open up their workshop for these intimate workshop experiences, providing a hands-on, one-on-one instruction and the chance to share in the experience with the all-female Pichinku team.

With the help and guidance of your Instructor, you will learn some history and importance facts of the Peruvian cuisine and valuable information for when you are able to visit Cusco and Perú in general. I have been teaching lessons for tourists in the last 5 years and I can really show you the best way to enjoy Peruvian culture. In these crazy times, it's a bit hard to think about traveling and that probably won't be an option for the next months but as right now you can't visit Peru and learn more about it... Let me take a little piece of Perú to your tables.

*A professional and talented local artist will guide you step by step on how to create an art piece. *Exclusive experience where you'll relax and enjoy a picnic and wine in front of an amazing view. *You will be able to take your art piece home as a souvenir of this amazing experience.

Consideramos nuestra experiencia especial porque damos a conocer los alimentos e insumos propios de nuestra región andina, conociendo desde el productor/ vendedor hasta las diferentes aplicaciones que se les da a estos alimentos y enseñando el valor cultural y social que estos productos poseen. Los chefs encargados son profesionales formados en escuelas de cocina reconocidas y han trabajado en diferentes partes del mundo, y actualmente se esmeran para dar una experiencia única, que exceda expectativas.

Learn to cook like a local during a cooking class in a Peruvian home. Perfect for food-focused travelers, this experience includes a tour of Ollantaytambo Market—exploring with your guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover products that you may otherwise have missed—and a hands-on workshop where you’ll create several Peruvian dishes.

*You will participate in the whole process, unlike a conventional tour. *Experience with an amazing view of the Incan Pisac platforms where you can take pictures with no background interruptions. *You can take your art pieces home as a souvenir of this magical experience.

*Unique experience at the home of the artisan who created the sculpture located in Maras' Main Square. *Three hours of learning and trying out authentic artistical Andean techniques. * You will be able to take home your wonderful art pieces as souvenirs of this amazing experience.

With the help of your local Peruvian Chef, you’ll discover the unique flavors of Peruvian cooking whille learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit the local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn to cook 4 typical dishes.