Peru Culinary Tours

Welcome to Peru! Arrive at your hotel in Lima, the City of Kings.

When your flight arrives in Lima, a Kuoda host will welcome you personally and escort you to the hotel. Instead of navigating a new city after a long flight, let us take care of the transportation logistics. We will drop you off at your hotel so you can refresh and enjoy a peaceful evening before the real excursion starts. Relax with a good night’s rest before your flight to Puerto Maldonado in the morning.

Private tour of Lima’s Historic Center and Larco Herrera Museum.

Wake up refreshed and enjoy breakfast in your hotel this morning. You have the morning to spend at your leisure, exploring the vibrant neighborhood of Miraflores, a foodie paradise.

At the appropriate time mid-day, we’ll collect you and bring you to the Pueblo Libre neighborhood, home to the Larco Herrera Museum. Housing the country’s largest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including extensive gold and silver collections, as well as the infamous erotic archaeological collection and providing rare open access to their exquisitely cataloged storage area, this museum is the perfect introduction to Peru’s multi-faceted cultural history.

First, you’ll begin your visit with a delicious lunch enjoyed on the vine-covered terrace of the museum’s café, and then you’ll have time to explore the exhibits.

Next, we’ll delve into the heart of Peru’s “City of Kings,” where you’ll visit the Plaza Mayor, featuring the current President’s palace, the Convent of San Francisco (including subterranean catacombs!), and the Casa Aliaga, which is the western hemisphere’s oldest mansion and still owned and inhabited by the 17th generation of the Aliaga family.

Upon completion of your tour, we will bring you to an exclusive, highly praised restaurant in Lima such as Central or Maido, both currently on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Fly to Cusco to tour a local hacienda and stop by the agricultural ruins of Pisac

We’ll escort you back to the airport for your morning flight to Cusco . Watch the windows as the desert coast rises into the snow-capped peaks of the Andes!

Your journey will take you to an old hacienda, nestled in the fertile valley next to the pueblo of Pisac. Step onto the family-owned hacienda grounds and step into centuries past while your hosts expound upon the growing process of Giant White Corn and its profound cultural significance in the Andes Mountains. This hacienda dates back generations, and you’ll immediately be immersed in local customs steeped in the spirits and mysticism of the Andes, and embraced by the warmth of local Peruvians.

Relish your time on the farm with a delicious multi-course lunch with sample dishes featuring none other than the “white gold” giant-kernelled corn, and make sure to visit the on-site stables housing the renowned Peruvian Paso horses. Watch the horses dance with their human counterparts in a “marinera” demonstration and even go for a quick trot yourself if you feel up to the task.

From there, your exclusive tour of Peru will take you to the valley town of Pisac, with one more archaeological site visit, this time to the abandoned mountainside ruins of the original Inca Pisac village. Look out across verdant Inca farmland that has since been transformed into agricultural farms for modern-day Quechua people. Later, return to the hotel of your choice.

Hike through the valley, learning to make local Andean treats

This morning you’ll enjoy scenic views of the legendary Salineras salt mines, as well as other majestic sights including gorges and mountains. Then learn about and take part in the making of an ancient and invigorating drink: Chicha de Jora, a traditional corn beer and learn to make Uchucuta, A blend of flavors and ancient traditions.

After a delicious farm to table lunch exploring local flavors, we will bring you to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

This is your day to enjoy a private tour of Machu Picchu. In the morning after breakfast in your hotel, you and your guide will board the bus to the entrance of the ruins. You will then ascend stone steps, through heavy tree cover to finally emerge at the top of the world – Machu Picchu! Your expert guide will give you a private tour of the ancient city, introducing you to the history of this spectacular citadel and showing you the most important temples and ceremonial sites.

After completing your Machu Picchu visit you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and your return Vistadome train. We will be waiting to collect you in the Ollantaytambo train station and will bring you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for the evening.

Agriculture of the Andes in the Sacred Valley

This morning, you’ll embark on a unique culinary adventure with Manuel Choque, a visionary farmer who has revolutionized the cultivation of Andean potatoes. On his farm, you will not only see potatoes in surprising colors and shapes, but you will learn about their ancestral value and how Manuel has reinvented these tubers to turn them into superfoods of the future. From potato tastings to innovative liquors, this experience is a feast of Andean flavors and knowledge that will make you see the potato like never before.

At the end of your delicious farm-to-table lunch, we will bring you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for an afternoon at leisure.

Exploring the Inca Capital and its culinary delights

Explore the hidden cobblestone streets of historical Cusco and taste your way through the most iconic Peruvian products. It’s time to get acquainted with Cusco, a picturesque city that is loved by travelers from all over the world. Wander through the cobblestone streets in the company of your guide who will help illuminate the history of this colonial city.  As you explore the city’s sights, Qoricancha and the Santo Domingo monastery, a colonial structure built on top of the ancient Inca temple of the sun, Cusco’s striking cultural blend will soon become apparent.

Roam the atmospheric streets of the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, which is known for its free-spirited scene; see where the locals make their grocery runs at the open-air San Pedro market and pass the famous 12-angled stone, whose image appears on the bottle of the local Cusqueña beer.

At the end of the tour, your guide will suggest places to enjoy a delicious light local lunch, but make sure to save some room for the snacks that await you in your Peru culinary tour this afternoon.

In the early afternoon, continue with your Peru culinary tour by heading to one of Cusco’s best restaurants and spending the afternoon learning about Peru’s culinary history and current cuisine from one of the best area chefs. You will learn how to make Peruvian starters and entrees, accompanied by a never-ending stream of snacks and samples fresh from the restaurant’s oven.

Delight your palate with exotic fruits, make Pisco-based cocktails, learn a traditional way to slice vegetables, and spend the afternoon laughing and enjoying this truly special cooking class.

Learn breadmaking in Oropesa and explore the site of Tipon

This morning you’ll visit the pueblo of Oropesa, an historic community famous throughout Peru for its artisan bread. Let the aroma of fresh-out-of-the-oven breads lure you in to our friend’s private bakery, and learn the secrets of the Oropesa bread makers from a true master! After a morning preparing and sampling giant Peruvian bread rounds, you’ll visit the archeological site of Tipon, a true testament to Inca ingenuity and water engineering!

You’ll then enjoy a delicious lunch of local flavors before exploring a unique miniature village right in the Southern Valley.

This evening, you’ll discover the fascinating world of Pisco through our exciting Cusco Pisco Tasting experience. Immerse yourself in the history, characteristics, and production process of this iconic Peruvian spirit while enjoying the best Cusco culinary experience!

Unique food tour before your flight to Lima for your international flight home

This morning, eat your way through the streets during your last morning here! Explore the vibrant San Pedro Market and the charming side streets while visiting some of the best food stalls in Cusco, where you’ll get to taste some delicious local specialties from chicha de quinoa to cherimoya!

At the appropriate time this afternoon, we will escort you to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima. Watch the windows as the snow-capped peaks of the Andes become coastal desert. We will help you check in for your international flight and wish you buen viaje!