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3 Food Experiences in Cusco That Earn the Early Start

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This is the shortlist we would hand a friend landing in Cusco. 3 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley - Setting off from Urubamba: market tastings before the scenery

1.Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $200Our pick

A full day of Sacred Valley food and culture, tasting in Urubamba, chicha in Ollantaytambo, a Huilloc family lunch, and a sweet finish.

“We did a food-tasting tour with Liat in the Sacred Valley — it was absolutely amazing! Every stop was full of flavors, local stories, and great energy. Liat is super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable.”

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The 10 Tastings of Cusco With Locals: Private Food Tour

The 10 Tastings of Cusco With Locals: Private Food Tour - First stop vibes: Santa Clara, then off to the markets

2.The 10 Tastings of Cusco With Locals: Private Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

A private 3-hour Cusco food tour with 10 tastings, local markets, and Inca-era stops, plus vegetarian options and a guide who customizes.

“Our guide Angelo is well spoken and interesting. I will give him credit that he's very knowledgeable about the culture and he did interact. There were 5 of us in this tour. 1st Stop: Each of us had Jugueria (juice)-mixed with tomato(sacha tomate) /pineapple /orange juice. 2nd Stop: We sampled 2 kinds of passion fruits-one is sweet and the other one kinda sour. Good try! We had to share using 1 spoon. 3rd Stop: free chocolate samples from the market vendor that they sampled before you buy (those little round choco). 4th Stop: While walking to go to Copacabana for the empanada-he bought a toasted FABA beans on the street.…”

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Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco - The Vegan Peruvian Dishes You’ll Cook (And Why They Work)

3.Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Vegan Peruvian cooking class in Cusco with San Pedro market and two pisco cocktails. Learn ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal.

“The meeting point can be confusing . They asked to meet at door number one. Its very clearly marked on the lower portion , once you see it its on the actual green door to the main entrance .”

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