Cusco Collective
Follow the scent of charcoal through Cusco's evening kitchens, where Andean classics and smoky street food await.
Hosted by one of our Cusco tastemakers
Experience hosted by Cristina, Nataly & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Cusco food tour - Cusco changes pace after dark. The tour groups thin out, the air cools, and the city settles into something older and quieter. Lantern light flickers against Inca stone walls, grills are lit on street corners, and the scent of smoke, corn, and slow-cooked meat begins to hang low in the narrow streets
The essentials
Destination
Cusco, Peru
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour
Included
- More tastings than any other Cusco food tour
- Smallest group size in Cusco
- Led by Cusco tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Mercado de Wanchaq is a bustling local food market in Cusco that offers an authentic taste of Peruvian culture and cuisine.
<p><strong>History:</strong> Welcome to Puesto de Frutas Doña Rosa Wanchaq, a cherished fixture in Cusco's Mercado de Wanchaq for over 35 years.
You’ll try
Fruit tasting
<p><strong>History:</strong> Nestled within the bustling Mercado de Wanchaq, Puesto El Cafecito Wanchaq has been a stalwart fixture of the Cusco food scene since 1985.
You’ll try
Stir-fried beef sandwich
<p>When you guide guests through <strong>Puesto de Doña Regina</strong> at the <em>Mercado de Wanchaq</em>, highlight that this is a logistical stop deeply rooted in Cusco's daily life.
You’ll try
Coca leaf experience
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Cusco food tour, Smallest group size in Cusco, Led by Cusco tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Cristina
Cristina Y
Cristina is the new head guide in Cusco. She'll be helping you along with the rest of the team to capture the stops in the city.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
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Eat Cusco with us.
An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$65 per guest.