Our private walking tour provides a unique and personalized experience, unlike traditional tours. Enthusiastic local guides share the history of Cusco from a genuine viewpoint, blending culture, legends, and daily life throughout the journey.
Our private walking tour provides a unique and personalized experience, unlike traditional tours. Enthusiastic local guides share the history of Cusco from a genuine viewpoint, blending culture, legends, and daily life throughout the journey.
- Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata) - The tour commences at the serene Plaza Regocijo, a historic spot near the center of Cusco. Guests will receive a warm welcome, and the guide will provide an engaging introduction about the city’s founding, the Inca worldview, and the significant transformations Cusco underwent during colonial times. The itinerary for…
- Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata) - The tour commences at the serene Plaza Regocijo, a historic spot near the center of Cusco. Guests will receive a warm welcome, and the guide will provide an engaging introduction about the city’s founding, the Inca worldview, and the significant transformations Cusco underwent during colonial times. The itinerary for the walking tour will also be outlined.
- Plaza de Armas Cuzco - The journey continues to the impressive Plaza de Armas, known as Haukaypata during Inca times, a vital ceremonial and spiritual square of Tahuantinsuyo. Visitors will learn about its transformation during Spanish colonization, marked by the construction of:
The Cathedral of Cusco, erected on the ancient palace of the Inca Viracocha.
The Church of the Society of Jesus, a gem of Andean Baroque.
Both structures showcase the blend of Andean and European cultures, representing the complex history of cultural fusion.
- Calle Hatun Rumiyoc - The tour proceeds along Loreto Street, which retains original, perfectly aligned Inca walls. It then reaches the renowned Hatun Rumiyoc Street, home to the iconic 12 Angle Stone, a symbol of Inca artistry and engineering precision. Here, visitors will learn how the ancient Cuscoans constructed durable structures without cement, and how their architecture reflects a profound connection to nature and spirituality.
- San Blas - The tour ascends to San Blas, a delightful neighborhood of artists and artisans. Along the way, the guide will share ancestral legends, local anecdotes, and insights into daily life in pre-Hispanic and colonial Cusco. San Blas offers a panoramic view of the city and is home to:
Workshops of local artisans.
The Church of San Blas, renowned for its pulpit carved from a single piece of wood, considered a masterpiece of colonial art.
- Mercado Central de San Pedro - The tour concludes at the lively San Pedro Market, designed by the renowned Gustave Eiffel. This market is a sensory delight: colors, aromas, flavors, and sounds that immerse visitors in the vibrant culture of Cusco. Discover:
Ingredients of local cuisine.
Native fruits, medicinal plants, and Andean products.
The chance to try a coca mate or purchase an authentic souvenir.
The tour ends with a farewell at the market, along with recommendations for further exploration of Cusco.
- Walking tour of the historic essence of Cusco
- Photo stops
- Professional and certified tour guide
- Walking tour of the historic essence of Cusco
- Photo stops
- Professional and certified tour guide
- Pickup and Transfer to your hotel
- Food
- Travel Insurance
- Pickup and Transfer to your hotel
- Food
- Travel Insurance
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
