Peru · WORKSHOPS
The 12 best workshops & classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, prepare three Peruvian dishes, make two pisco cocktails, and eat your work in a small English-language class.
“chef jorge was very knowledgeable and friendly! would recommend this to anyone who wants to do something different in Cusco :)”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, taste local fruit and cheese, then cook Peruvian classics and a pisco cocktail with chef Ronal.
“The flexibility for allergies, the interaction with all the participants, very clean location and materials.”
Review of Inca Rail’s First Class Machu Picchu train, with meals, drinks, live music, citadel guide, VIP seating, and practical booking tips.
“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”
Make Andean textiles by hand, feed llamas, enjoy lunch, and shop authentic crafts at Andean Colors near Cusco.
“We loved our textile workshop! We learned a lot and enjoyed the opportunity to get hands-on. Highly recommend.”
Spend a hands-on day near Cusco learning Andean natural dyeing, spinning, and backstrap weaving with master weavers over lunch.
“I can’t say enough about just how good this experience was. I was the only person on the day I booked and was looked after from the moment of pick up by my super friendly driver Pedro. I was warmly greeted by Nayda Delia and the inclusive experience began there, from picking the herbs to drink, leaves for the dying process, actually dying the yarns & then setting up & using a back strap loom. The whole day is completely integral, I learned SO much and have a new found respect for just how hard & time consuming the traditional process is. We had lots of fun, a super heathy…”
Learn to surf in Lima with Pukana Surf, where patient instructors, gentle beginner waves, and full equipment make a strong first lesson.
“Had a great time during this lesson. Instructors are very determined to get you to ride at least one wave before your time is up 👍🏽”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 Peruvian fruits, and cook a four-course meal with a Pisco Sour in this hands-on Lima class.
“Delicious and amazing! The market tour is great. Really fun to try all the different fruit and potatoes that Peru has to offer. They prepare small portions of each so you don't entirely fill up before you start the cooking portion of the class. The food was surprisingly simple to cook, but when you have an amazing staff it all seems to go so smoothly, right? Highly recommend this experience, great way to learn about local dishes.”
Make Belgian-style chocolates in Cusco with organic Chuncho cacao, local fillings, hot chocolate, and sunset views over the city.
“This chocolate workshop was a blast!! We can’t stay enough good about David - his communication skills and positive personality made the evening so memorable! He taught us each step in the whole chocolate process perfectly. Damaso - the assistant was also very helpful and fun! The evening view from the place was beautiful! Our chocolates turned out great! I would definitely recommend this workshop! Thanks for a great & memorable evening!”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian produce, then make causa and ceviche with local guides in a small Lima cooking class.
“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time you are in Lima.”
Make ceviche, tuna tartare, and a Pisco Sour in Miraflores while tasting 10 infused piscos with local hosts José Antonio and Maria.
“The activity was great the guide was amazing and the food and overall experience were excellent”
Cook Pachamanca, Andean tamales, uchucuta, and classic Peruvian dishes in a private Cusco class with a chef and chicha tasting.
“Great experience with kid and grandparents. We went for the 10am English class and it was perfect for lunch. We made two delicious courses and cocktails. We learned so much about Perus agriculture and food. Chef Fernando was great with kids - he played kids music, had mocktails and assisted them with cooking. Highly highly recommend. One of our best experiences in Peru.”
Explore San Pedro Market, then cook vegan ceviche, causa, tamales, and two pisco cocktails in a small Cusco class.
“My husband and I had a blast in our cooking class with Chef Jorge! We enjoyed the market tour, sampling and learning about various local foods like different varieties of passion fruit and a traditional Peruvian bread. For the cooking portion of class, we really enjoyed making the drinks (pisco sour and chicha morada), as well as the three courses (ceviche, tamales, and causa). We are both vegan and appreciated that the menu could be accommodated for us. There was so much food that we unfortunately were too full to eat dessert, but we were able to take it to go and thoroughly enjoyed it later. Everything was delicious, and…”
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