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Uncover the soul of Cusco on a 3-hour private tour with a Licensed Guide, exploring the sacred heritage, vibrant markets, and daily life of the historic center along a route tailored to you.
Begin at the Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral, admiring colonial paintings, intricate wood carvings, and the famous Andean Last Supper. View the exterior of Qorikancha—the Incas' sacred Sun Temple, now the Convent of Santo Domingo—to see precise Incan stonework meet Spanish architecture. Pass the baroque Basilica de la Merced before venturing into authentic neighborhood streets.
Immerse your senses in Mercado Central de San Pedro, browsing colorful stalls of fresh produce, cheeses, and local specialties. Conclude at a local café over an included coffee or tea as your guide shares personal insights into Peruvian family life, traditions, and modern society.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of INKAGRILL, Portal de Panes 115, Cusco 08002, Peru. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1Cusco Cathedral
your Licensed Guide introduces the role of Catholicism in Peru and the legacy of Spanish conquest. Step inside to admire richly decorated chapels, colonial paintings of the Cusco School, intricate wood carvings, and the famous Last Supper featuring Andean ingredients such as guinea pig. Step into the lively main square, the historic heart of the Inca Empire, surrounded by arcaded buildings and vibrant city life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Qorikancha
pausing briefly to view its exterior—once the most sacred Inca temple dedicated to the Sun, later transformed by the Spanish into the Convent of Santo Domingo. Admire the striking contrast between precise Inca stonework and colonial architecture as your guide explains the fusion of beliefs Exterior tour only. No option to enter
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
known for its elegant baroque style and stories of religious orders shaping Cusco’s social fabric.
Admission ticket free -
3Mercado Central de San Pedro
a bustling market where locals shop daily. Stroll through colorful stalls of fresh produce, juices, cheeses, and traditional dishes. This is your chance to observe and participate—buy what you like and discover what locals truly eat and drink.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details
- A cup of tea or coffee at a local cafe is included in the price. Shopping expenses at a local market are not - the guide will offer personalized recommendations to help you pick what you want.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details
- A cup of tea or coffee at a local cafe is included in the price. Shopping expenses at a local market are not - the guide will offer personalized recommendations to help you pick what you want.
- Entry tickets to the Cusco Cathedral: Please note that the Cathedral is an active place of worship, so unexpected closures for funerals and other religious events are possible. We'll inform you about possible itinerary changes in advance.
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group.
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain, hail or shine!
- For the best experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). We will provide additional guides for larger groups.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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