Cusco: Evening Food Tour with Pisco Cocktails
ID: GYG1253795-1920353
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Country: Peru
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Cusco's culinary scene on an evening food tour. Taste authentic street food, visit a top restaurant, and enjoy Pisco cocktails while learning about Peru's rich gastronomic heritage.
Begin your culinary adventure with a refreshing Chilcano de Pisco cocktail. Your chef guide will introduce you to local ingredients and share fascinating insights into Peruvian cuisine's global reputation. Start with delightful bites featuring alpaca and cuy (guinea pig), accompanied by stories about their cultural significance.
Next, visit UCHU Peruvian Steakhouse, one of Cusco's top restaurants in the historic center. Indulge in a flavorful tiradito—a dish influenced by Japanese cuisine—and a delicious stuffed potato (papa rellena). Enjoy a perfectly crafted Pisco Sour paired with special marinated olives aged for 15 days, while diving deeper into Peruvian gastronomy.
Then, take to the streets for an authentic experience. Your first stop is a traditional tamale stand, where you'll learn about corn's importance in Peruvian cuisine. Continue to the iconic Intikijllu (Sun Alley) for anticuchos—grilled beef heart skewers that blend Moorish, African, and Peruvian influences—while discussing the rich history of Peruvian street food.
Finish your culinary journey at a picarones stand, where you'll taste these traditional sweet fritters, often called "Peruvian donuts," offering a unique blend of sweet and crispy goodness that has become popular across Peru.
Highlights
- Savor authentic Peruvian street food at iconic locations in Cusco
- Enjoy Pisco Sour and Chilcano cocktails with expert pairings
- Taste tiradito, anticuchos, tamales, and traditional picarones
- Visit UCHU Peruvian Steakhouse in the historic center of Cusco
- Learn about Peru's culinary heritage from a professional chef
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Minimum age: 18 years old for alcohol consumption (minors can participate but won't receive alcoholic drinks)
Valid ID required to verify age for alcohol service
Tour time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (2 hours duration)
Meeting point: Will be confirmed upon booking (central Cusco location)
This is a walking tour covering approximately 1.5 km through Cusco's historic center
Moderate walking required on cobblestone streets
Please inform of any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking
Vegetarian options may be limited due to the traditional nature of the dishes
Not recommended for strict vegetarians or vegans
INCLUDED
- Professional chef guide
- 2 Pisco cocktails (Chilcano and Pisco Sour)
- Alpaca and cuy tasting bites
- Tiradito and papa rellena at UCHU Peruvian Steakhouse
- Marinated olives (aged 15 days)
- Traditional Cusqueñan tamale
- Anticuchos (grilled beef heart)
- Picarones (traditional dessert)
- All food and drink tastings mentioned in the itinerary
- Cultural and historical insights throughout the tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Additional food or drinks beyond those included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
