8 Dessert Tours in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Make chocolate from cacao bean to bar in Cusco, learn Peru’s cocoa story, taste chocolate drinks, and take home your own creations.

“A fun activity, very knowledgeable and friendly guide, going through the process of chocolate making. Finally, they give you 120 grams of hot chocolate (of the least quality) and one can prepare its desireable flavors with some options available. *** Charging $38+ for this activity is way beyong its value. We found that direct booking in the provider website would cost $25 (i. e., Viator charges 50%! more). OUTRAGEOUS. *** We have some comments for improvement: 1- There was a continuous noise coming from the store next to the workshop room, we found it difficult to hear the guide. Must find a solution for that. 2- Place bar seats in…”

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2.Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Make chocolate from cacao nibs in Lima’s ChocoMuseo, taste cacao drinks, and take home 130g of your own handmade sweets.

“It was a little tricky to find at first but with a little help I got there. The host was very friendly”

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3.Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Make chocolate from cacao bean to bar in Arequipa, taste cacahuatil, learn Peruvian cacao traditions, and take home your own creations.

“Great experience learning all about chocolate. Highly recommend this experience for a half day in Arequipa. The chocolates were delicious too.”

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4.Chocolate Workshop in Cusco with Premium Organic Cacao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Make Belgian-style chocolates with organic Chuncho cacao, enjoy Cusco sunset views, and take home pralines, mendiants, and ganache.

“The workshop was such a fun class to learn about this history of chocolate in the region and to get some hands-on experience making it. The venue was also amazing with a view of Cusco at sunset.”

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5.Chocolate Workshop with the Best Local Organic Cacao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Make Belgian-style pralines and mendiants with organic Chuncho cacao, taste hot chocolate, and enjoy Cusco views in a hands-on workshop.

“Event was cancelled a few hours after we booked and haven’t received a refund yet.”

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6.1.5h Cusco Chocolate Workshop – Truffles & Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Make 20 truffles, sip Peruvian hot chocolate, and learn chocolate-making in a 90-minute Cusco workshop at LIMBUS in San Blas.

“It was so much fun to learn about the process of making truffles and chocolate in general. We had the best time! Erika explained everything perfectly❤️”

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7.Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Make chocolate from bean to bar in Ollantaytambo with tastings, hands-on work, and 130g of handmade treats to take home.

“When we arrived the reservation hadn’t shown up on her computer so she wasn’t expecting anyone but within a few minutes she had everything ready. Three more people showed up with the same situation so they joined us for a wonderful experience. We learned a lot and enjoyed tasting so many unique flavors. We did the 4pm tour which was perfect because many places close about that time. The location is within walking distance from the plaza. Great price.”

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8.Chocolate Making Class “From the Cocoa Bean to the Bar” at Chocomuseo in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Learn how Peruvian cacao becomes chocolate in a hands-on Cusco class, with tastings, a hot cocoa drink, and a small-group setting.

“We had such a great time at this chocolate-making class! The experience was not only incredibly informative — we learned a lot about the history, techniques, and craftsmanship behind chocolate — but it was also so much fun. Our instructor was fantastic: knowledgeable, patient, and absolutely hilarious. He kept the atmosphere light and engaging while still making sure we understood each step of the process. It made learning feel effortless and enjoyable. The hands-on activities were well-organized, and it was really satisfying to create our own delicious chocolates from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, and we got plenty of time to practice and ask questions. Whether you’re a...”

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