Private Guided Walking Day Tour in Cuzco
Description
Discover the rich history and fascinating modern culture of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire, during this 4- to 5-hour walking tour with a private guide. Tour the streets of this incredible Inca city, following your guide on foot through the city's main square and past its imposing cathedral. You will also see the impressive ruins of the Qorikancha temple of the Incas. • See the highlights of Cusco, including the San Pedro market, during this private walking tour • Explore the wealth of historical artifacts inside the Cusco Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Learn about Inca religious life at Qorikancha, the empire's revered 'Temple of the Sun'. • Experience the daily life of Cusco during a visit to the produce stalls and handicraft vendors of the San Pedro market. • The private tour ensures that you see the best of Cusco while receiving the attention of your guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide and enjoy walking first through the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, surrounded by some impressive monuments such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of the Company of Jesus, built on ancient Inca palaces while listening to all the history of the place. If you wish, it is even possible to explore the interior of the place, which contains paintings and other works of gold and silver inside.
Together with your guide you will visit the different sections of this old market, Traditions, colors, flavors and aromas are concentrated in this place, where you can find all the typical fresh products of the region, as well as meats, cheeses, breads, coffee, chocolate , nuts, flowers and crafts.
The most important Inca temple that was built during its heyday, it is likely that at first impression the imposing Catholic building located inside an intact stone wall will attract attention. And it is that, during the period of Spanish colonization, the Convent of Santo Domingo was built on its structures, which means that today this tourist attraction is also considered a symbol of the mixture of Inca and Spanish architecture, being visited by millions of people.
The place is known as the balcony of Cusco for the impressive views it has in front of the city, you will see colorful and narrow streets surrounded by local businesses on the mountainside. Follow the path of the ancient Inca trails, go through cobbled Inca streets and discover the best hidden viewpoints to enjoy Cusco in a different way. Then you choose whether to return to your hotel or recommend lunch or dinner options
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will go through the hotel lobby to start the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
This was one of the best tours we have taken. Our guide showed us exactly what we wanted to see and was friendly , knowledgeable and was able to give us a real feel of Cusco. Excellent!
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted to know this was one of the best tours you have taken and that your guide provided a friendly, knowledgeable, and memorable experience in Cusco. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Jhordy Manager, Fly Cusco
This was a wonderful experience. We loved both the market tour and the cooking class. We spent about 90 minutes in the market and thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the food and vegetables that they eat in Peru. We then went to the cooking experience and got to do the hands on cooking. Ronal was a great instructor and showed us how to chop everything and then cook it all. My husband and son both made ceviche, and I made lomo saltado. We all also made stuffed peppers and a wonderful drink. I would definitely recommend this experience.
I always look for a walking tour when I visit a new city and Viator didn’t disappoint. I’m lost for my guide’s name at the moment, but he was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. I learned more in those 3-4 hours than I did in an entire semester in school. The One on One versus a group tour makes a world of difference. Something that was especially nice for me was the extra time he took to guide me through the Cathedral…which wasn’t on the tour, but knowing my interest he offered. I paid him for the extra time, of course. Quality Customer Service! A job well done!
Jean Claude was a WONDERFUL guide - we had the best time and learned so much about Cusco and the history with the Catholic invasion and Inca people. We also enjoyed walking around the market learning more about the day-to-day life of the people today. Highly recommend this walking tour.
Our tour guide was so funny! I think his name is Justicio if I remember correctly. My friend and I had a great time walking around Cusco with him telling us all about the good spots to eat, where to visit if we have time and very knowledgeable of the history of Cusco. One of the best tour guides ever!
Our guide Justino was absolutely amazing! He was funny and very well informed, my friend and I couldn't have asked for a better guide it was like having a friend with us the entire time!
