Cusco Private Tour: Exploring Local Market, Colonial Cathedral, and Artisan Quarter
Cusco
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cusco on a private tour. Explore the local market, admire stunning colonial art, and discover the artisan quarter. Don't miss the iconic Inca temple and the majestic Cathedral in the main Plaza.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mercado Central de San Pedro - Walk around the Imperial City of the Incas, starting at the local market of Cusco, where you will experience a bit of Peruvian Culture and daily Cusqueño life. In the market you can find the best variety of vegetables, bread, and fruits in the country. Continuing this pleasant walk you’ll visit the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco containing over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School and several beautiful altars. Afterwards you’ll visit Koricancha, which is considered a religious center of Cusco, geographical and political. The Temple of Koricancha, was where the Inca paid homage to the Sun god called Inti. Qori means goldwork and Kancha means an enclosed space, bounded by walls. Then you’ll walk uphill a bit to enter the artisan quarter of San Blas, where you’ll be able to appreciate a religious painting and many workshops where, if they are available, you can watch artisans in action. After this, you’ll return to your hotel.
What's Included
- Certified bilingual guide
- Private walking tour
What's Not Included
- Transportation is not included nor needed
Additional Information
Start your tour at the local market of Cusco. In the market, you will find the best variety of vegetables, loaves of bread and fruit. Following you will visit the Colonial Cathedral in Cusco, there you will be able to see over 400 paintings from Cusquena School. After visiting the Colonial Cathedral, you’ll visit Qoricancha, a religious center of Cusco. Then you will walk uphill to the artisan quarter of San Blas.
쨍 Visit the local market of San Pedro
쨍 Get to know the artisan neighborhood of San Blas
쨍 Visit the most important Inca temple in Cusco: Qoricancha
쨍 Visit the main Plaza and the Cathedral
- The tours starts from your hotel in Cusco center from where we start our walk
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Rates don’t apply on the following dates: January 1st, May 1st, June 24th, July 28th, December 25th
Location
Cuzco Main Square
Del Medio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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