Tours/Cusco/Curious Monkey Cusco- Market and Streets, Walking Food Tour
Viator · group up to 6 pax

Curious Monkey Cusco- Market and Streets, Walking Food Tour

4.9(32)Cusco1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.9(29)

Description

Curious Monkey Food Tours is the original walking food tour through the historic center of Cuzco. Born from our deep love for the city and its vibrant culinary scene, this tour was created to showcase our favorite market stalls and street food vendors. Join us to taste authentic flavors, meet local food heroes, and experience Cuzco through its delicious traditions.

Tour Options

Curious Monkey Cusco- Market and Streets, Walking Food Tour

Itinerary

10 min

This is our meeting place we will then wind our way through the streets around Cusco's main square.

Highlights

Local guide
Local taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting

What's included

Included
Local guide
Local taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting
Not included
Drinks
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Advise any food allergies and sensitivities at time of booking . NUT Allergies CANNOT be accommodated.
  • Tours include wheat,sugar, dairy,meat,peanuts and corn.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please note!! Due to Altitude acclimatization we recommend not booking tour day of arrival.
  • Children must be accompanied by adults
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • All country covid protocols must be followed.(when applicable)

Reviews(32)

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shannondL5253FD
April 23, 2026
Exceptional food tour

This tour was exceptional—well organized and thoughtfully designed to take you beyond the usual tourist spots and into authentic local favorites. Every dish we tried was delicious, and many were things we never would have discovered on our own. In a city where food safety can be a concern, I really appreciated the guide’s careful selection of reputable vendors and the hand sanitizer provided at each stop. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Hi Shannon, Thanks for your review ! So glad you enjoyed the tour.

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jessejW3854KU
December 18, 2025
Market and coffee

I can not recommend this tour enough. Joel was amazing and shared the local food culture. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys food and wants to try the local food.

Operator response

Thanks so much for the review ! So happy you enjoyed both tours with Joel!!

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rachelbB6452OB
October 7, 2025
Would book again and give curious money food tours 5 stars!

Had a great streets &market tour with Sonia and Elizabeth! Both guided were extremely knowledgeable of the food & culture!!

Operator response

Hi Rachel, Thanks so much for the review and joining us on tour !

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306melv
September 19, 2025
Saw diverse sectors of market, tasting food & drinks we would not have known to try. Got out of tourist streets!

Our guide Sonia was superb-knowledgeable, interesting, personable, enthusiastic about sharing Peruvian food and culture with us.

Operator response

So glad you enjoyed the tour with Sonia !

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Colman_N
September 11, 2025
Fluor was a great tour...

Fluor was a great tour guide! She was able to accommodate gluten free diet. Tour was very informative and fun! We left the tour super full so be ready to eat! My favorite part was picking the fruit at the market and then eating them all at the end of the tour.

Operator response

So happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Flor.

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jeffsF8740YM
August 16, 2025
Local insights

Sonya was terrific. Lots of local insights outside of Peruvian food topic. Highly recommend. We really enjoyed the historical information she shared as well.

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Erin_C
December 31, 2024
Fabulous tour for foodies!

This was a fabulous tour. We went to so many little gems that we would have walked right past without knowing. We also went to several personal vendors and tried so many new things. Come hungry because you will eat A LOT!

Operator response

So glad you enjoyed the tour ! Happy new year!

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Sarah K
November 24, 2024
Amazing!! A highlight of our trip!

Wow, what an AMAZING tour! We only had Sunday available, so the team worked with us to schedule a private tour outside of their regular schedule. Guide Lizbet was absolutely wonderful and showed us so many spots and foods all around the city. We loved wandering the markets and street vendors tasting and learning all about Peruvian food culture. We tasted a great variety of foods, from tamales to fresh fruits, papas rellenas, drinks, and more. We also loved the great suggestions on what to buy to take home with us. They took great care to make sure that everything was safe and clean for our delicate American tummies. When they say come hungry, they mean it. We were absolutely stuffed! This tour will for sure be a major highlight of our trip to Peru.

Operator response

Sarah ! So glad we could make it work and that you enjoyed. Safe travels .

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929PaulT
October 8, 2024
Flor was an outstanding lunchtime tour guide around Cusco

If you’re looking for an exceptional food tour in Cusco, I highly recommend the one led by Flor. She was a fantastic guide who made the experience both fun and educational. Flor’s excellent English made it easy to learn about the local cuisine, and her knowledge of the area was impressive. We had the opportunity to meet local restaurant owners, taste a variety of native fruits that aren’t available in the U.S., and explore the rich flavors of Peruvian food. One of the highlights of the tour was a visit to a family-run coffee bar that had won the award for the best coffee in Peru. It was a unique and unforgettable experience, and Flor’s passion for her country and its culinary traditions truly shone through. If you’re in Cusco, don’t miss this tour with Flor!

Operator response

Thanks so much for your review So happy to hear you enjoyed it, we love the coffee too.

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evanmB9306SJ
October 4, 2024
Great kickoff for a Cusco Trip

This was a great way to start our trip to Cusco. Sonya was fantastic!! The tour combined food and history at each stop while helping us get our bearings of the city. Near the end Sonya shared some suggestions of things to see and do and some tips (like where to buy high quality alpaca wool items. We highly recommend the tour!

Operator response

Thanks so much for the review so glad you enjoyed ! Safe travels.

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