Discover Cusco Walking Private Tour with Magic and Culture

Cusco, Peru
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Unlike conventional tours, our private walking tour offers a personalized experience, with passionate local guides who tell you the history of Cusco from an authentic perspective, combining culture, legends and everyday life at every step.

What's included

  • Walking tour of the historic essence of Cusco
  • Photo stops
  • Professional and certified tour guide
  • Pickup and Transfer to your hotel
  • Food
  • Travel Insurance

What to expect

  1. Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)
    20m
    Our tour begins in the quiet Plaza Regocijo, a historic corner very close to the heart of Cusco. Here we will warmly welcome you, and the guide will share a fascinating introduction about the founding of the city, the Inca worldview and the profound changes Cusco experienced during colonial times. We will also introduce you to the itinerary we will follow along the walking tour.
  2. Plaza de Armas Cuzco
    10m
    We will walk to the imposing Plaza de Armas, known in Inca times as Haukaypata, a key ceremonial and spiritual square of Tahuantinsuyo. Here you will learn how it was transformed during the Spanish colonization with the construction of:

    The Cathedral of Cusco, built on the ancient palace of the Inca Viracocha.

    The Church of the Society of Jesus, a jewel of the Andean Baroque.

    Both temples reflect the fusion between Andean and European cultures, and represent the complex history of cultural miscegenation.
  3. Calle Hatun Rumiyoc
    30m
    We continue along Loreto Street, a road that preserves original, perfectly aligned Inca walls. Then we arrive at the famous Hatun Rumiyoc Street, home to the iconic 12 Angle Stone, symbol of Inca art and engineering precision. Here you’ll discover how the ancient Cuscoes managed to build resistant structures without using cement, and how their architecture reflects a deep connection to nature and the spiritual world.
  4. San Blas
    30m
    We will ascend to San Blas, the charming neighborhood of artists and artisans. Along the way, the guide will share ancestral legends, local anecdotes and details about daily life in pre-Hispanic and colonial Cusco. San Blas will give you a panoramic view of the city, as well as being home to:

    Workshops of local artisans.

    The Church of San Blas, famous for its pulpit carved from a single piece of wood, considered a masterpiece of colonial art.
  5. Mercado Central de San Pedro
    1h
    We finish the tour at the vibrant San Pedro Market, designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel. This market is a feast for the senses: colors, aromas, flavors and sounds that immerse you in the living culture of Cusco. You will discover:

    Ingredients of local cuisine.

    Native fruits, medicinal plants and Andean products.

    Opportunity to try a coke mate or take a real souvenir.

    The tour ends with a farewell in the market, but not before giving you some recommendations to continue exploring Cusco on your own.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at Plaza Regocijo, next to the central pool. This is our official meeting point to start the walking tour of the city of Cusco.

End point

The tour ends in a central area of the Historic Center of Cusco, near emblematic places and tourist services. The exact point may vary, and the guide will be available to give you recommendations or directions at the end.

Pickup details

We will meet in the Plaza de Armas in the city of Cusco, right in front of the Cathedral of Cusco. This is where the walking tour starts.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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