Walking Culinary Experience

Exploring the vibrant food scene of Cusco, Peru, the Walking Culinary Experience offers an immersive and informative journey. Led by knowledgeable chefs, this evening tour takes guests on a curated tasting adventure featuring traditional Peruvian dishes and local street food. With a maximum group size of 8, the experience provides personalized attention and cultural insights, making it a must for any traveler seeking an authentic culinary adventure. What secrets await within the bustling streets of Cusco?

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Key Points

An immersive walking tour in Cusco, Peru that explores the city’s vibrant food scene through tasting traditional dishes and learning about local ingredients.
Features chef-led experiences, including curated food and drink pairings, to enhance the flavors of Peruvian street food and appetizers.
Includes a tasting of iconic Peruvian dishes like anticuchos and picarones, providing an authentic culinary adventure.
Personalized experience with a maximum group size of 8 travelers, ensuring a more intimate and engaging tour.
Highly rated by 36 reviewers, with praise for the knowledgeable guides and unique cultural insights provided during the tour.

Overview and Experience

The Walking Culinary Experience in Cusco, Peru offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant food scene. Rated 100% recommended by 36 reviewers, this evening tour features a chef-led exploration of Peruvian street food and appetizers in the historic city center.

Guests will taste traditional dishes like anticuchos and picarones, accompanied by food and drink pairings curated by the chef. The tour also includes bite-sized appetizers from top local restaurants, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, coffee, and tea.

With a maximum group size of 8, this immersive culinary adventure promises a personalized and memorable experience.

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Tour Highlights

Guests on the Walking Culinary Experience can expect to taste traditional Peruvian dishes, including the iconic anticuchos and picarones.

The food and drink pairings are curated by a chef, ensuring a delightful combination of flavors. Bite-sized appetizers from top restaurants in Cusco’s historic city center will also be served, providing a diverse sampling of the local culinary scene.

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included, along with snacks, coffee, and tea.

This immersive experience allows travelers to savor the authentic tastes of Peru while learning about the ingredients and traditional dishes.

Meeting and Logistics

The Walking Culinary Experience begins at the meeting point of Cusco Adventure Travel, located at C. Palacio 135, Cusco 08002, Peru.

The tour ends back at the same meeting point. It starts promptly at 5:30 PM and is limited to a maximum group size of 8 travelers.

This tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and there’s no vegetarian option for one of the featured dishes, anticuchos.

Guests can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the experience starts, and the company guarantees the lowest price – allowing guests to reserve now and pay later.

Pricing and Cancellation

The Walking Culinary Experience is priced from €67.91 per person. Travelers can reserve now and pay later.

The tour company offers a lowest price guarantee. Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before the experience starts. This policy provides flexibility for guests.

The group size is capped at 8 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience. However, the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and there’s no vegetarian option for the anticuchos.

Reviews and Testimonials

Based on the positive reviews, the Walking Culinary Experience in Cusco appears to be a highly recommended culinary adventure.

The tour boasts a 5.0 rating from 36 reviews, with travelers praising the knowledgeable guides, unique food experiences, and cultural insights.

Key highlights include:

Making Pisco Sours
Trying guinea pig and llama sausage
Sampling local street food
Guides like Christina and Fabricio noted for their passion and expertise in Peruvian cuisine and culture.

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Exploring Peruvian Street Food

As part of the Walking Culinary Experience in Cusco, travelers can expect to embark on an immersive exploration of Peruvian street food.

The tour features tastings of iconic dishes like anticuchos – grilled beef heart skewers – and picarones, a type of fried dough pastry. Participants will learn about the ingredients and preparation methods behind these beloved local specialties.

The chef-led experience also includes sampling appetizers from top restaurants and sipping on Pisco Sours, the national cocktail of Peru.

Through this culinary adventure, guests gain a deeper appreciation for Cusco’s vibrant street food culture.

Discovering Unique Ingredients

Beyond the familiar flavors of Peruvian street food, the Walking Culinary Experience in Cusco introduces travelers to a range of unique ingredients that are integral to the country’s diverse cuisine.

Among the discoveries are:

Quinoa – an ancient Andean superfood celebrated for its nutritional value and versatility in both savory and sweet dishes.
Aji Amarillo – a vibrant yellow chili pepper that lends a bright, fruity heat to many Peruvian dishes.
Cuy – or roasted guinea pig, a traditional delicacy in the Andes with a rich, gamey flavor.
Kiwicha – a gluten-free ancient grain with a nutty, earthy taste, often used in porridges and baked goods.

This hands-on exploration of Peruvian ingredients offers a fascinating glimpse into the country’s culinary heritage.

Pairing Local Flavors

The Walking Culinary Experience in Cusco curates thoughtful pairings that highlight the interplay of local flavors.

Guided by the expertise of the chef, travelers sample bites of traditional dishes alongside select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This allows them to discover how the regional ingredients and cooking techniques create harmonious flavor profiles.

For instance, the tangy anticuchos, or grilled beef heart skewers, are paired with a refreshing pisco sour cocktail to balance the bold, savory notes.

Similarly, the sweet and pillowy picarones, or Peruvian doughnuts, are enjoyed with aromatic coffee or herbal tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Food or Drinks on the Tour?

According to the tour details, outside food and drinks are not permitted on the tour. The experience includes all necessary food and beverages, so bringing your own is not allowed. The tour provides a curated culinary experience from start to finish.

Is the Tour Suitable for Children or Families?

The tour is not particularly suitable for children or families. It’s focused on traditional Peruvian street food and alcohol pairings, and there’s no vegetarian option for the signature anticuchos. The group size is also limited to 8 travelers.

Do I Need to Speak Spanish to Participate in the Tour?

No, you don’t need to speak Spanish to participate in the tour. The guides are fluent in English and will provide translations and explanations throughout the culinary experience, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.

Are There Any Dietary Restrictions or Allergies the Tour Can Accommodate?

The tour doesn’t offer a vegetarian option for the anticuchos, but the guide may be able to accommodate other dietary restrictions or allergies if notified in advance. It’s best to contact the tour operator before booking.

Can I Purchase Additional Food or Drinks During the Tour?

Yes, travelers can purchase additional food or drinks during the tour. The tour includes a selection of dishes and beverages, but participants are welcome to buy extra items from the local vendors and restaurants visited along the way.