Top Peru Classes & Workshops

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.

Los mercados de Cusco son lugares fascinantes para explorar, pero tendrá una experiencia mucho más rica en compañía de un guía que pueda ofrecer detalles sobre la gastronomía peruana. Esta actividad comienza en el mercado más antiguo de la ciudad, donde podrá probar las frutas, panes y quesos más populares, así como algunos postres. Después aprenderá a preparar tres platos peruanos con un chef local.

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.

Get hands-on experience preparing some of Peru’s most iconic dishes and shopping at a local market during this Lima cooking class. First stop by the market to pick out fresh meat and produce, discovering the incredible diversity of ingredients in Peruvian cuisine. Then head to the kitchen choosing to prepare a choice of fish, chicken, beef or vegetarian dish like ‘Ceviche’ or ‘Lomo Saltado,’ learning the necessary steps in fun, relaxed atmosphere. Your cooking excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport (for most areas of Lima), professional chef instructor, snacks and either lunch or dinner.

Day 1: Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas Come with us to the beautiful Port of Paracas and be part of a wildlife adventure that will make you fall in love with nature. Observe the sea lions and the humbolt penguins during an exicting boat trip in the Ballestas Islands. After the boat trip, we visit the National Reserve of Paracas, which is the continuation of the Atacama desert. Enjoy Nature, breath pure air, without doubts, this experience will connect you to Pachamama, our mother earth. We arrive to our hotel in Nazca to overnight. Day 2: Flight to Nazca Lines & Visit to Huacachina Oasis Get ready to Flight over Nazca Lines. As soon as the plane trakes off, you will enjoy the magic of the Peruvian desert. Observe the 13 figures discovered in Nazca and get the best adventure and view from the air. After lunch, we go on a thrilling adventure on the buggy ride! We will also have our sandboarding equipment to slide down from the highest dunes in Huacachina Oasis.

The UNESCO–listed Nazca Lines are considered among Peru’s must-see sites of interest, but organizing airport transfers and flights to see them independently can be a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Nazca hotel and transfer to the airport with ease. Take to the skies with your pilot and admire uninterrupted views over features including the astronaut, the condor, the hands, the spider, and the tree.

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.

Travel back through 5,000 years of Peruvian history with this admission ticket to Lima’s fascinating Larco Museum. Situated inside a picturesque 18th-century colonial mansion, this comprehensive museum offers a great way to put Peru’s incredible wealth of historical sites and pre-Columbian cultures into context. Connect the dots between iconic Peruvian sites like Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, Cusco and much more as you admire its amazing range of exhibits, beautiful gold and silver artifacts and a unique erotic art collection.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Begin your vacation in Peru the right way with a convenient and comfortable arrival airport transfer. Enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey from your Lima hotel to the airport with a shared airport arrival transfer. Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport and travel directly to your Lima hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Skip crowded taxi ranks and avoid navigating confusing public transport systems with this stress-free option. Available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the transfer will coincide exactly with your arrival flight. Arrival transfers are only available to those staying in San Isidro, downtown Lima, or Miraflores.

Discover two of Lima’s most popular and picturesque attractions on an exciting evening tour of the city. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, be transported back to pre-Colombian cultures with the ancient artifacts of the Larco Museum (Museo Larco), and then awaken your senses with a spectacular light and sound show in Lima’s Parque de la Reserva (Park of the Reserve).  Stop off to sample local delicacies and a refreshing pisco sour during your exciting excursion into the night.

Spend three days immersed in the Amazon jungle on this educational and culturally-rich tour. Go on nature hikes, zipline through the rainforest canopy, go piranha fishing, visit indigenous communities who live on the river, and much more. Meals are included and during downtime, you can relax by the pool or nap in one of the colorful outdoor hammocks.

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.

Calling all nature lovers, this tour allows you to swim alongside wild sea lions in their natural environment. Departing Lima, travel by boat to the Guanera Islands (Islas Guaneras), home to Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and sea lions. Plunge into the water to enjoy a supervised swim with the marine mammals before admiring rock formations and other wildlife on your return journey. Refreshments are included.

Visit Peru's Supe Valley without the stress of planning logistics on this intimate small-group tour that includes admission tickets and the convenience of round-trip hotel transport. Going with a guide ensures you learn the function of unmarked ruins in Caral, the oldest center of civilization in the Americas, as well as visit a hidden gem beach town known for its views and seafood.

If you’re looking to tick off all of Peru’s highlights in less time then look no further than this 8-day tour from Lima, which provides a comprehensive introduction to the Inca capital of South America. Alongside your guide, you’ll visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu — one of the New7Wonders of the World — Puno, and Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world. 3-star accommodation, guided tours, meals as per itinerary, and hotel pickup in Lima are included.

Head to Peru's countryside to visit two important landmarks—the Ballestas Islands and the Nazca Lines—on this excursion from Lima. Alongside a private tour guide, head to the Ballestas Islands to observe several endemic species like sea lions and penguins. Then, board a flight to observe the ancient geoglyphs that are carved into the Nazca Desert. Conclude your tour with a visit to a local winery complete with tastings.

See the best of Peru, and hit UNESCO–listed attractions including Cusco and Machu Picchu, on this private 4-day sightseeing tour. With 3-star hotel accommodation, admission fees, and round-trip transport from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport included, spin through the Sacred Valley of the Incas with your guide. With all the key logistics covered, you’re free to relax and explore Peru’s rich Incan and Spanish colonial history.

Our Peruvian Cooking, cocktails and market tour starts at San Pedro Market (door number 1), with a visit to this historical market. We will try some of the most exotic fruits of Peru and the famous Peruvian Superfoods. After that, we will walk to our bar studio, a traditional house from 1930. We start our experience preparing the most delicious cocktails with fresh fruits (bought in the local market we visited) and Pisco. You will cook: peruvian tamal (quinoa), cebiche and causa limeña. Our class is full hands on and you will take part in all the preparation. After the class we will also send you the recepies, so then you can enjoy it with your family and friends. Notice: The cocktails and cooking experiences in Cusco are in the morning and in the afternoon. * In the morning from 10:00 to 14:00 * In the afternoon from 15:30 to 19:30 Our dishes are easy to be converted into vegetarian. To know your food requirements is very important

Luchito's Cooking Class is Lima's MOST REVIEWED Cooking Class. Get ready to discover the amazing flavors of Peruvian cuisine with our cooking classes! Our chefs are passionate about bringing together tradition and innovation, and they'll show you how to create delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients. Our classes are hands-on, informative, and, best of all, super fun! We love to laugh and have a good time while we cook, so you can expect a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, we'll make sure you leave with new skills and a full belly. We also have vegetarian options available! •Get hands-on experience and learn as you go •Receive personalized attention in classes of up to 14 people •Take home recipes that are easy to replicate in your own kitchen that is guaranteed to impress your dinner guests •Discover the rich history and culture behind Peruvian cuisine and cooking •Enjoy a delicious lunch during the class

Learn to make chocolate from bean to bar during this private workshop in Arequipa. Your host first tells you about the history of chocolate-making in the area which stretches back to the Aztec kings. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to roast, grind, and process your cocoa beans to create your own chocolate bar as well as a traditional chocolate drink.

Peruvian cooking is famous around the world, so learn the secrets behind popular dishes like ‘lomo saltado’ and potato pie with a hands-on, private cooking lesson in Arequipa. Learn original techniques with directions from your instructors and get prepare your delicious 2-course meal from scratch. Entrance, main dish, dessert, and drinks are included.

The coastal waters off Lima are ideal for surfing, but mastering the waves can be tough. On this surfing course—aimed at learners of all ages—take to the surf with your guide and practise paddling and popping on your board. With all equipment included, and specially adapted learning surfboards to practise on, splash through the waves and improve your skills in the surf. Classes run throughout the day.