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.

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.

*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.

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.

Get an immersive experience with Peruvian handicrafts and food on this day tour to Chichubamba. You’ll visit the rural community with a small group of just six people, which makes for an intimate experience. Learn how to fashion ceramics with a local craftsman, then try your hand at chocolate-making and the traditional beer, Chicha de Jora.

*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.

*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.

*Unforgettable experience in which you will take part through the entire process, unlike other tours. *Beautiful and unique landscapes where any other traditional tour won't take you. *Enjoy a mix of culture and Andean tradition with local experts from this rural community.

Visita guiada a fabrica de joyas de plata y oro. Enseñanza y muestra de creación y fabricación de piezas de plata 950 y oro 18 kilates. Visita a las galerías de la empresa.

We Cook Peru has the best-rated cooking classes in Cusco, we offer a unique and professional culinary experience. Unlike other cooking classes in town, we have a professional kitchen and plenty of space for you to cook and enjoy your food.

Don't miss out on this magical opportunity to experience a different way of life!  The alpine scenery and mountainous terrain are simply exquisite but what makes the tour really special is visiting the Patacancha and Huilloc communities, known for their traditional cultural practices.  This tour gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Andean culture by taking part in a weaving workshop. During the scheduled, respectful and low-impact Quechua community visits, we hope to educate the responsible traveler about the ancient weaving tradition and Andean indigenous culture.

Enjoy an authentic culinary experience in a typical house in the village of Maras. Prepare a "Timp" (boil in Quechua), a delicious soup made from boiling a piece of beef, as well as tubers (potatoes, ocas, cassava) and vegetables (cabbage, carrots, peas). Sharing the table with a marasina family is certainly something you will not forget.

Learn how to make chocolate by hand from harvest to molding and 3 drinks based on cocoa.

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.

SPANISH CLASSES IN THE MARKET, FUN AND USEFUL FOR YOUR TRIP IN LATIN AMERICA, YOU WILL LEARN VOCABULARY AND LOCAL EXPRESSIONS AND YOU WILL PRACTICE WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE AND TO GET INVOLVED IN CULTURE, YOU WILL TRY EXOTIC FRUITS AND / OR A DELICIOUS FRUIT JUICE .

The activity take place in a lovely area, surrounded by nature, to help you reconnect with your body and the Universe. The yoga professional instructor will guide you during class, who will give you all the tools to enjoy your practice.

A unique experience in the Sacred Valley, our service will be demonstrated by an expert in the field. The expert will demonstrate a variety of techniques to make new and original ceramic pieces. During the workshop, the participants will be able to see the clay, primary material for ceramics, the laminate, tournament, and finally the design.

Experience Machu Picchu, tour the sacred valley and connect to the energy of Pachu Mama (Mother Earth) on our Peruvian Yoga Retreat. This 7 day experience includes a 3-Day private yoga retreat at an Eco-Yoga Farm, a tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, a SUP yoga class on a lake overlooking the Andes and so much more. All of your lodging yoga asana classes, meditations, and food is included. Join this trip of a lifetime to re-set your life and get exactly what you need.

We Cook Peru has the best-rated cooking classes in Cusco, we offer a unique and professional culinary experience. Unlike other cooking classes in town, we have a professional kitchen and plenty of space for you to cook and enjoy your food.

The goal of meditation is to go beyond the mind and experience our essential nature, connection with the Andes, Mother Earth and ourselves - having peace, happiness, and bliss.

How we do it? Our Shamans are experts in making connection with the spirit of the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and next they will carefully interpret the coca leaves in order to find out what the natural spirit is showing, about the present and the future of the consultant. The ceremony is conducted by an Andean Shaman and the duration is always about 1 hour. You are encouraged and allowed to ask questions to the Shaman, about all aspects of the reading concerning the most important areas of your life.

By signing up for this Peruvian cooking class, you can do good while cooking good food. The class is run by a social enterprise that fights malnutrition among children and supports single mothers with start-ups—it's an easy way to give back to the community. Learn to cook a 3-course Peruvian meal with a drink, and take home a recipe booklet so you can recreate the dishes.

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.

You will visit the Chinchero town to participate in a textile workshop. You will meet with native weavers who will share their traditional weaving techniques with you at the Traditional Textile Center. You will attend a private demonstration presented by neighboring towns of weavers affiliated to the Center, which will show you the manufacturing process and the final garment. Each garment is really unique, a gem that is the result of methodical and meticulous work. The local techniques are old and institutions such as this have committed to promoting their preservation for the enjoyment of future generations. Natural elements and landscapes, such as mountains, stars, and rivers are shown in opaque colors, exclusively obtained from natural dyes. The wool is carded, spun, and dyed to create ponchos, belts, and shawls.