The 7 Walking Tours in Cusco We Would Book First

1.Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Our pick

In a small group of up to 10, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you from Plaza de Armas through Cusco’s landmark streets and San Blas. You’ll see the 12- and 13-angled stones, visit a luthier’s workshop, hear Andean music and end with a pisco sour or chicha morada. Guides have included Erick, Nilo and Niki; the music stop can occasionally be unavailable.

“Erick was fun and informative. A great tour of Cusco. Easy way to acclimate to Cusco. Pisco samples were great!”

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2.Walking Culinary Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

At 5:30 p.m., meet near Plaza de Armas for a two-hour Cusco food walk led by a chef or guide. Sample restaurant appetizers and local street food, with drink pairings along the way. Guides have included Christina, Cristina, Fabricio, and Elvira. Groups are limited to eight, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. Definitely the best tasting good or off all the food tours I've ever taken. I 100% recommend this!!! One little thing- it was a little hard for me to find. Once you get to the address, there is a small hallway to the back right of the courtyard. Go through there to find your trip :)”

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3.Walking Tour Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m · from $29

Meet your English, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas for a 210-minute walk through the historic center. The route links the Twelve-Angled Stone, San Blas, Coricancha, two colonial-era plazas and San Pedro market. Guide Juan has been praised by name, though one morning departure was missed and rescheduled for the afternoon.

“El guía excelente el señor Juan. El único y gran inconveniente es que el tour era a las 8.00 Am y me dejaron plantada, a cambio me han dado un tour privado al mismo precio para el mismo día por la tarde.”

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4.Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $15

Walk from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas to San Blas with a local guide, taking in colonial lanes, Qoricancha, Inca stonework, and artisan workshops. The 150-minute tour is offered in English or Spanish and ends at the San Blas viewpoint. Enrique has guided a recent outing, though guide assignments may vary.

“Enrique was an excellent guide and the pace was just right for us. We wouldn’t have found some of the sights on our own, and certainly would not know the history.”

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5.Cultural Walking Tour with Local Guide⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 18m · from $1Best value

Spend 138 minutes exploring Cusco on foot with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. The route begins near the Inca fountain in the main square and includes Qoricancha, the 12-angled stone, San Blas, Inca and colonial streets, city viewpoints, and a visit to a luthier with traditional music. Ernesto and Nilo are among the guides praised for their work.

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6.Best of Cusco: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $20

Start at Qorikancha with a local guide who speaks English or Spanish, then shape a private walk around your interests. You might explore Cusco’s cobbled center, Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market, with local tips on food and culture. The tour lasts 1 to 6 hours; transport, meals and paid-site admission cost extra.

“La guida non si è presentata, senza dare alcuna spiegazione. Ci ha contattati nei giorni precedenti per prendere accordi e il giorno dell’escursione non ha più risposto al telefono. Una stella perchè zero non si puó mettere.”

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7.Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bikes /walk 5 minutes/+meals

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 11 hours · from $80

Leave Cusco before dawn for breakfast in Cusipata, then ride an ATV for about two hours through the Andes. At Rainbow Mountain, hike roughly 45 minutes or pay for a motorcycle ride with driver. Your guide explains the mountain’s geology before lunch and the return drive to Cusco.

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