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This isn’t just another food crawl, it’s your behind-the-scenes pass to Cusco’s local food culture.
Loved by travelers from around the world and often described as a highlight of their time in Peru, this experience blends authentic tastings with storytelling, culture, and real local connection.
Over the course of the experience, you’ll sample some of Cusco’s most memorable flavors, from traditional street bites and regional favorites to drinks and recipes that reflect the city’s Andean heritage. Each stop is chosen for its local character, with foods prepared the way generations have known them.
More than tasting different foods, you’ll discover how Cusco’s ingredients, traditions, and history helped shape one of the world’s most distinctive food cultures.
And because your guide knows the people and stories behind the stops, each tasting feels less like a transaction and more like a genuine encounter.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our warm, knowledgeable guide will be there to greet you and make sure you’re all set for a day of new flavors and local culture. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager.
Itinerary
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1Mercado Central de San Pedro
Step inside Cusco’s most iconic market and taste your way through local daily life with exotic fruits, fresh smoothies, giant Andean corn with cheese, and classic street snacks loved by locals.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Polleria Grimaldos. Experience one of Peru’s favorite comfort meals with crispy rotisserie chicken, fries, a traditional aguadito soup, and an ice-cold Inca Cola at this casual local pollería.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Try causa, one of Peru’s most traditional potato dishes, layered with seasoned chicken and paired with refreshing homemade chicha morada made from purple corn.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Taste classic Cusqueñan flavors with crispy pork chicharrón or slow-cooked adobo, served alongside a local Cusqueña beer in a traditional neighborhood spot.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Right in the heart of Cusco, stop for sweet and savory tamales sold by local street vendors around the historic Main Plaza.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Enjoy a modern twist on Andean cuisine with a juicy alpaca mini burger paired with a refreshing Chilcano cocktail made with Peruvian pisco.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Finish the night with freshly made picarones, Peru’s beloved sweet street snack, served with a warm traditional drink in one of Cusco’s most classic local restaurants.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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