Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Cusco Private Tour

4.2
(18 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Cusco from a unique perspective! Get to know Cusco on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Cusco at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Qorikancha Temple, La Merced Church, Cusco Cathedral and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

What's Included

Tickets for Merced Church included
Private Tour
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and beverages not listed as inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the entrance of Cappuccino Cusco Cafe.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza de Armas

    Stroll around San Francisco Square and learn about the city’s Inca roots

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Mingle with locals at San Pedro Market, in Cusco’s oldest market building

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Check out the treasures and gardens of the baroque-style La Merced Temple

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Qorikancha

    See the location of the QoriKancha temple, an iconic site once covered in glittering gold

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Marvel at the ‘Stone of the 12 Angles’, an incredible piece of engineering that has baffled people for centuries

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Relax at a historic café with a rich cup of coffee and maybe a delicious dessert and visit the beautiful buildings around Nazarenas Square

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cusco Cathedral

    Walk to the peaceful Tricentenario Square to see local life in action and take in stunning views of Cusco. Also, head to the cathedral, the city’s most important religious monument

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Supplied by Withlocals

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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