Cusco: Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local Drinks
Description
Join an expertly guided journey through Cusco’s fascinating history, magnificent architecture, and enduring traditions with this immersive tour. Explore iconic landmarks, including a traditional chicheria and an authentic luthier’s workshop, where you'll gain exclusive insights into the city’s vibrant cultural heritage. The experience culminates at San Cristobal Plaza, where breathtaking panoramic views of Cusco await, offering a moment of pure wonder. Tailored for adventure seekers and cultural aficionados alike, this tour reveals Cusco’s hidden treasures, often overlooked by ordinary travelers. Discover the city from an insider’s perspective, enriching your visit with unforgettable encounters and profound cultural connections in this historic Andean gem.
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Begin your journey at the heart of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas. Explore the significance of this historic square, which has been the center of the city since Incan times. Admire the stunning colonial architecture, including the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus.
Explore the rich history of the Palace of the Inca Chosen Women, a sacred site once home to the most esteemed women of the Inca Empire. Enhance your experience by sampling traditional Chicha at a local chichería, where you'll learn about its cultural significance and preparation methods.
Walk along the historic Hatun Rumiyoq Street. See the Palace of Inka Emperor Inka Roca and marvel at its impressive stonework, including the iconic 12-angled stone, a testament to Incan engineering skills.
Explore the charming San Blas neighborhood. Wander through its narrow streets, admire colonial architecture, and visit vibrant artisan shops. Known as the artist's district, San Blas is home to many local craftsmen and their unique works.
Discover the rich tradition of Peruvian music at a local luthier shop. Learn about traditional instruments, such as the charango and quena, and their role in Andean culture. Enjoy a demonstration of these instruments by skilled artisan. Also, explore the historic Siete Borreguitos Street, capturing its charm and unique features through photographs.
Explore the Sapanatiana Colonial Aqueduct and the adjacent Inca ceremonial site, where history converges in a blend of colonial engineering and ancient rituals.
San Cristobal Plaza: Conclude your tour at San Cristobal Plaza. Enjoy the best panoramic view of Cusco city, capture stunning photos, and soak in the breathtaking scenery. This vantage point offers a unique perspective on the city's layout and its historical layers. To top off your adventure, enjoy a complimentary taste of a refreshing Pisco Sour, Peru's iconic cocktail, as you relax and reflect on your journey.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We serve the pisco sour (alcoholic cocktail) to guests aged 18 and over. However, we are happy to provide non-alcoholic options for those who prefer not to drink alcohol.
Reviews(14)
Nilo was a wonderful guide. He was very informative and took care of our group. We visited an interesting musical instrument shop/museum but we were never pushed to buy anything. I think it's a treat to have an anthropologist explain the history and culture of Cusco! The architecture is fascinating. Also better to explore San Blas this way for me, rather than constantly checking Google Maps. Highly recommend! Thank you Nilo :)
Great tour! Perfect way to start your stay in Cusco. Nilo was super nice and gave a great orientation to the city. He was also passionate about the information he was giving about the architecture. Raft to book and find the start location. Highly recommend this tour.
Carlos did a very good job at explaining giving us a lot of history. Very nice easy tour. Ended and started right on time.
Nilo is a great guide. He is very patient and considerate. Also he is full of passion with Inka culture. We learned a lot from him.
The guide is a professional with more than usual education to do with the Inkas, so that was impressive.
Nilo was a great, knowledgeable tour guide who took us to great viewpoints of Cusco and was very considerate of pace + altitude sickness. He provided recommendations for restaurants and other things to do in Cusco city, and gave us samples of chicha and agua de Florida!
Nilo was a great guide! Very knowledgeable - he is a Cusco local and studied anthropology. You can tell he takes a lot of pride in the tour, and is excited about the information he is sharing with you. We covered a good amount of the city on the tour, and had plenty of opportunities to stop and take photos. Highly recommend, as it also allows you to orient yourself and find neat spots to visit later!
Nilo is knowlegable and willing to share what he knows tonus. He also taking care of us e.g. Several stops, sharing of Agua de Florida, introducing Chicha to us. Today's experience is fruitful and interactive. As if the meeting up tool could be more eye-catching, then much more perfect!
Nilo was brilliant and super informative , it was a brilliant tour and we even got a free little llama key ring and a pisco sour at the end. Learnt so much about the Inca history and got saw all the highlights of Cusco - couldn’t recommend more!
Amazing walking tour. Nilo was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful even in the rain. If you're doing a walking tour, just do this one with Nilo.
