Your culinary evening begins at 5:00 PM in Cusco’s vibrant Plaza de Armas, where you’ll meet your guide near the well-known Tamales de Maíz stand. As the tour kicks off, you’ll receive an introduction to Cusco’s rich street food culture and get a preview of the delicious local flavors to come. Your first taste will be a sampling of both savory and sweet tamales—traditional Peruvian snacks made from corn dough, filled with meat or cheese, and steamed to perfection in corn husks.

From there, at around 5:15 PM, you’ll take a short walk to the bustling San Pedro Market, one of the city’s most iconic culinary landmarks. Here, you’ll try pan chuta, a large, slightly sweet Andean bread baked in traditional clay ovens, and explore vibrant displays of exotic fruits and unique ingredients that are the backbone of Cusco’s traditional cuisine. While wandering through the market, you’ll also sample delicious Cusco-style empanadas, filled with meat, chicken, or cheese, and seasoned with Andean spices and a hint of ají.

At 6:00 PM, the tour continues with a visit to a traditional local restaurant, where you’ll indulge in picarones, crispy Peruvian-style donuts made from squash and sweet potato, served warm and drizzled with chancaca syrup. For dessert, you’ll enjoy mazamorra morada with arroz con leche, a rich and comforting treat made with purple corn, dried fruits, and warming spices.

By 6:45 PM, you’ll be back on the streets, this time headed toward one of Cusco’s popular street food stalls to try anticuchos, deliciously grilled skewers of marinated beef heart—a beloved classic. Adventurous foodies can also sample rachi, a local delicacy made from cow stomach, marinated and grilled with bold flavors that locals adore.

To wrap up your evening in style, at 7:30 PM you’ll head to the charming Santa Ana neighborhood and step into a cozy restaurant known for its Pisco Sours. Here, you’ll take part in a hands-on masterclass led by a professional bartender, learning how to craft Peru’s most iconic cocktail using pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a dash of Angostura bitters. As you sip your freshly made drink, you’ll hear the story behind this famous cocktail and its cultural significance.