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Pottery classes in a hidden community in Cusco

About this experience

*You will participate in the whole process, unlike a conventional tour.
*Experience with an amazing view of the Incan Pisac platforms where you can take pictures with no background interruptions.
*You can take your art pieces home as a souvenir of this magical experience.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Private experience

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In Spanish
Pickup included
In English
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, date of entry to Peru and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Activities at the community
  • English Translator (optional)
  • Local guide (In Spanish & Quechua)
  • Activity Supplies
  • Pickup and drop-off from Hotel in Cusco Center

Itinerary and highlights

You will visit the Cuyo Chico community, it is a small town located near Pisac, in the Sacred Valley, Cusco. There, you will learn techniques used by locals for many years to create ceramic ornaments. You can make and paint different Andean pieces.
- At pick up the driver will ask for you at the hotel's front desk and guide you to your private transportation.
- Once in the vehicle, you will head towards Cuyo Chico through a route of magnificent snowy mountains and picturesque villages.
- Upon arrival at the community, the locals will give you a warm welcome that will make you feel at home.
- You will learn the steps to make clay, and with this, you will make ceramic pieces using two ancestral tools.
- You will paint a ceramic ornament, already baked, with Andean techniques. You can take it home as a souvenir!
- Once the experience finishes, you will return to your hotel.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Pickup from your Hotel, airbnb or any other in the Cusco city centre

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Map It

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, date of entry to Peru and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Visitants have the opportunity to buy handicraft and pottery from the community
  • Once the booking is confirmed, we will contact you to organize pickup arrangements.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pickup from your Hotel, airbnb or any other in the Cusco city centre
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 5+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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