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 at ChocoMuseo Cusco, with history, tastings, custom toppings, and handmade treats to take home.

“Was a great experience with my 12yo and 17yo. The guide was funny and had deep knowledge of the cacao industry. Loved how all the parts of the cocoa bean was used. Would love a longer tour that includes getting the fresh beans! Left with our own chocolate and new friends.”

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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 bean to bar in Lima, taste cocoa drinks, and take home 130g of handmade treats at ChocoMuseo Miraflores.

“It was absolutely wonderful. Met tons of solo travelers and was a cute activity. You even got to take home chocolates. 10/10. Also you are in the Inka Plaza so you can grab souvenirs as well.”

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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 bonbon in Arequipa, with tastings, cacahuatil, Andean toppings, and a private hands-on class.

“This is so fun and delicious! The guides were so fun and knowledgeable. I would recommend to any Chocolate lover”

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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, local fillings, hot chocolate, and sunset views over Cusco in a hands-on class.

“This was a really fun way to spend an evening while acclimating to Cusco’s higher elevation. Abelardo was a funny, patient, and knowledgeable person and he made it a genuinely good experience. Definitely recommend!”

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5.Chocolate Workshop with the Best Local Organic Cacao

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

Make Belgian-style chocolates with organic Chuncho cacao in Cusco, enjoy hot chocolate, city views, and take home 21 pralines and 10 mendiants.

“It was good fun, learnt a few things about Cacao, David out teacher was very friendly and funny. Would have liked to have seen how the cacao beans were roasted and opened to see the Cacoa. Still very enjoyable and the chocolate we melted and made into moulds etc was good very nice. Fantastic view from the Limbus restaurant were the chocolate class took place.”

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6.1.5h Cusco Chocolate Workshop – Truffles & Hot Chocolate

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

Make 20 truffles in Cusco, sip hot chocolate, and learn from a guide at Limbus in San Blas for a tasty 90-minute workshop.

“Had so much fun with Erika during the Workshop. Learned a lot and the truffles taste amazing!”

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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 at ChocoMuseo Ollantaytambo, with tastings, a hands-on workshop, and 130g of sweets 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 at Chocomuseo Cusco, with hands-on making, tasting, cocoa tea, and a small-group format.

“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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