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Want to see the best of Cusco? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Cusco!

Destination

Cusco, Peru

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português, Français, Italiano, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Drink or Snack
• Entrance ticket to the Merced Church
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance for any other attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Outside the entrance of Cappuccino Cusco Cafe - Cusco to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Qorikancha Temple, Plaza San Francisco, La Merced church and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Cusco so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Tori

(About local Fabrizio)

12 February 2025

Fabrizio provided a wonderful tour tailored to our interests. When touring the market, he explained the different sections which greatly enhanced our experience. Additionally, when I mentioned wanting to buy a painting, he helped find a reputable artist! Fabrizio’s English competency was beyond those of other tour guides I’ve traveled with in Peru (different company), and my friend and I would recommend this tour to anyone! :)Fabulous tour of the highlights of Cusco!

Helena🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Fernando)

2 February 2025

Fernando speaks excellent English, adapted the tour perfectly to our needs and gave wonderful insights! Fantastic Tour!

James

(About local Fernando)

10 December 2024

Fernando led us through the streets of Cusco sharing interesting insights along the way about the city's history and monuments. Very well worth it!Informative local guide

Julian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angelo Ivan)

18 October 2024

We had a fantastic walking tour of Cuzco with Angelo - he’d thought ahead about all the spots we were going to see, was incredibly friendly to us and our pup (we brought our shihtzu Coco with us), and was really knowledgeable. Great conversationalist too!!Great trip with a great guide!

Doug and Alexis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

22 August 2024

Fernando was very knowledgeable, nice, and flexible! I truly enjoyed our tour and would recommend him!

Kiril

(About local Fabrizio)

26 May 2024

We had one of the best private tours with Fabrizio. He showed us all of great sights in Cusco, was very interactive, and taught us lots about Incan history. He even switched up the tour half way through to show us more things that we were interested in. He’s a very friendly and genuine guy and it was amazing going on the tour with him. Definitely book with Fabrizio!

Ralf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Fernando)

30 April 2024

Es gab das kein Informationen zur Stadt - da hätten wir besser mit z.B. Komot den Rundgang gemacht … reine Geldverschwendung.Nicht empfehlenswert - Geldverschwendung

Svanhild

(About local Harry)

18 April 2024

We had a very good personal contact. Harry gave us very much infos about Cusco and helped very engaged with my blind husband. We would like to meet him again.Tour Wed17th 11:30

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

26 March 2024

We booked a tour with Fabrizio our first day in Cusco to help introduce us to the city and it did not disappoint at all. Fabrizio was so awesome from the moment we met him, it felt like we were adventuring around with an old friend. He showed us the cool high points, and also some authentic Peruvian experiences so we could get a real feel for the culture. It was awesome! I will definitely be reaching out the next time I’m in Peru. Thank you Fabrizio!!!!Amazing tour with an awesome guide

Maria

(About local Fernando)

13 January 2024

Fernando was fantastic. I'd been to Cusco a few times before and he helped us discover new sites. Our family of 4 (2 teenagers) thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended!Great experience

Antonia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

2 October 2023

Fabrizio is a fantastic guide! It was an easy meet up and he took us to various spots around Cusco. He gave us an in-depth tour of the market and taught us about parts of the culture through this experience. We tasted fruits and chocolates and learned how various produce and products are used in daily life. A wonderful experience for our senses and mind. Afterwards we strolled through the town up to higher elevations for views and a history lesson along the way. Truly an authentic experience that all four of us thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Fabrizio!Four amigos touring Cusco

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

3 November 2022

Fabrizio was a pleasure to spend time with. His upbeat attitude was enthusiastic and contagious. He was attentive to our interests and adjusted our itinerary on the fly to fit our needs. The time we spent in the San Pedro Market was a highlight of our trip to Peru. Learning about the culture of the people and their spirit is why we travel and Fabrizio was an excellent embodiment of that.Hidden Gems of Cusco

Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

2 November 2022

Fernando is very knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting. He shared great details and stories about local sites. He offered great recommendations. He was flexible to our interests in developing our itinerary. He’s really great!. Excellent!

anita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Harry)

7 October 2022

Harry was absolutely a delight to communicate with. It was my husband's birthday and he helped to coordinate a surprise birthday cake for him. Not only we got to see Cusco at a local level, we had a great time laughing and learning about the history of the Inca empire. What a treat!Treats

Sara🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Fernando)

29 September 2022

Thank you very much Fernando for the tour discovering hidden gems in the city was great . Great insights

Holger🇺🇸 United States

(About local Harry)

31 August 2022

We had a great time, exploring Cusco's old town with our Withlocals guide. Harry was very knowledgeable on local and national history, offered interesting snippets of background and also took us on a little food tasting around the old market. Harry was very flexible, adjusting the tour to meet our wishes - we had already walked Cusco in the two days before the tour and didn't want to cover the same areas again. Informative stroll around Cusco

Gregory🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Harry)

14 August 2022

We spent an afternoon touring Cusco with Harry and it was wonderful. He showed us hidden gems and places that we wouldn't go by ourselves, Harry is very kind, patient and has a lot knowledge about the city and Peru in general. You should definitely book his tour :) Great guide in Cusco

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

20 July 2022

Feenando was extremely knowledgeable about cusco history, current events and a good story teller Hreat guide

Alejandro🇨🇷 Costa Rica

(About local Fernando)

30 June 2022

El día que aterrizamos en Cusco tomamos el tour, Fernando fué un excelente guía, nos llevó por las calles de la ciudad y nos explicó cada detalle. El tour es una introducción básica a la ciudad, perfecto para sentirte más confidente y seguro para caminar por tu cuenta en los siguientes días que tengas en la ciudad.Perfecta opción para conocer Cusco en tu primer dia

Christina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Harry)

19 June 2022

I adore With Locals and recommend it to all my friends that travel. To use a baseball analogy, this tour was a "swing and a miss." Harry was friendly, kind, and knew his way around Cusco. We visited the Market (drank juice), a Catholic church (not the Cusco Cathedral), then visited Three Monkeys cafe and sipped lattes. Our conversations were thoughtful, lively, and light on history and facts. I was ready to learn about Cusco's rich history and place in the Inca Empire but instead got a lot of sweeping statements and generalizations. Most of all I was extremely disappointed we only walked past the Temple of the Sun where Harry paused briefly to tell me, "supposedly that turret was once covered in gold." And off we went. I believe Harry's more suited for the foodie tour over history. But I'm not deterred, I'll definitely use With Locals again.Friendly, but not what I'd hoped

Jared🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar Gonzales)

14 May 2022

Omar did not show up to the meeting spot and his phone number was disconnected. He needs to be removed from this platform. Very unprofessional!!Omar was a no-show

Meg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

4 May 2022

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Fernando. He was great and showed us several interesting spots and was very interesting and informative. Fernando is highly recommended. The negative part is that we signed up for the tour that included a local tasting and entrance to the convent museum. That was not communicated to Fernando as he said they were not included. Also, the app did not work. It did not recognize my credentials after repeated tries, so there was no way to communicate through the app. Great guide; poor logistics

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

9 January 2022

My family and I had a great afternoon with Fernando exploring Cuzco. He was patient and thorough in his explanations, and took the time to really get to know us during our afternoon with him. Fernando is extremely knowledgeable about Cuzco and all it has to offer. We especially liked walking through the San Pedro Market and learning about local foods. I highly recommend this tour with Fernando! Excellent Tour!

Raj🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar Gonzales)

21 November 2021

Omar Gonzalez, our tour guide, never showed up and it wasn’t possible to reach him either because it is this websites policy to not allow exchange of contact details. It was extremely frustrating because we had to wait for 30 minutes to be ensured a full refund, which we haven’t received yet. I’m extremely unhappy both with Omar and with withlocals and will never try this website again. It was a no show

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

3 November 2021

Fernando knows every meter of Cusco, and his knowledge of its history and perspective on the Inca empire, and the culture clash between the Spanish and the indigenous people, gives you so much insight into this unique and beautiful city. Our destinations had barely any tourists in them, and we saw parts of the city we simply wouldn't have without his help. He also chose a couple of great places for coffee, and a hidden gem museum. We recommend him wholeheartedly!A Truly Local Experience with a Wonderful Guide

Rory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Verito)

13 August 2021

Pretty self explanatory. I made multiple attempts the two weeks prior to the excursion to confirm it was still happening. Absolutely no response. Showed up at the meeting place… guide never arrived. Still waiting on Withlocals to refund me in full…Guide was a no-show

Shikha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Harry)

27 June 2020

Harry was AMAZING!!! It was wonderful, and so awesome that you were able to walk around and actually show us the beautiful city of Cusco and we were lucky enough to experience the culture. Cant wait to actually come there, but for now, glad you were able to guide us! Thanks for a memorable experience, it exceeded our expectations!! Stay well, and hope things come back to normal soon! Amazing!

Gerald🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar Gonzales)

17 February 2020

Awesome tour - sights and narration. Omar was a gracious host. His knowlesge of Cusco city, region, and culture is vast. His knowledge of the history buried in the mural of Peru was astonishing. He connected ancient Peru with the present.Cusco revealed

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar Gonzales)

2 February 2020

I took the "Best of Cusco" tour with Omar. He was an outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable about local history and told me about the social and political history and some of the myths of Cusco. Omar had great communication skills and had an enthusiasm about sharing his knowledge with me. His tour was well organized and also flexible. Our time flew by, and I wished I had more days to take another tour with him. Great Tour with Omar

Gadi🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Omar Gonzales)

1 January 2020

We were already after 3 days in Cusco with a good knowledge . Omar showed us in his unique way the city center in a way we did not know. Make us the feeling we want more. Great tour.. great CityFantastic tout

Marciano

(About local Fabrizio)

6 March 2025

Fabrizio fue muy receptivo y recomendó lugares con comida increíblemente deliciosa. Una experiencia que valió la pena. Lo recomiendo. Un increible recorrido

matteagines

(About local Fabrizio)

25 January 2025

Fabrizio was very enthusiastic and we had a great time being shown around Cuzco city. He took the time to show us some Incan ruins and local history on our walks in-between the different stops. We felt very safe the entire time and shared lots of laughs!! We felt that we made a friend in the process. 10/10 would recommend Fabrizio as a guide!!!

Kati🇪🇪 Estonia

(About local Fabrizio)

25 January 2025

Fabrizio was an exceptional guide who made our day in Cusco and Sacred Valley truly unforgettable. From the very start, he was punctual and professional, arriving right on time with a comfortable car that made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We felt completely safe and at ease with him throughout the day, which is so important when traveling as a family. One of the highlights of our trip was visiting Saqsayhuamán, a site I had been eagerly looking forward to. Fabrizio made the experience even more special by sharing fascinating insights about the site, bringing the history and culture of the Incas to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. He adapted the pace of the day to our needs, ensuring we never felt rushed while still making the most of our time. What stood out most was how Fabrizio tailored the itinerary to perfectly match our family’s interests and preferences. The sites we visited were absolutely stunning, and it was clear he had thoughtfully planned the day with our wishes in mind. His ability to balance professionalism with a friendly and approachable demeanor created a truly personalized experience that we will cherish. Choosing a private guide like Fabrizio made all the difference. The privacy and personal attention allowed us to explore comfortably at our own pace, ask as many questions as we wanted, and fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of Cusco and its surroundings. It was clear that Fabrizio genuinely cared about ensuring we had an amazing experience, and we couldn’t have been more satisfied. I highly recommend Fabrizio to anyone looking for a private guide who is knowledgeable, attentive, and truly dedicated to creating a memorable and tailored experience. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and we’re so grateful for the incredible day he helped us create!A memorable day

Hernan🇦🇷 Argentina

(About local Angelo Ivan)

23 November 2024

Lo había contactado explicando perfectamente los requerimientos . No entendió bien (aparentemente) y la verdad fue bastante deficiente su servicio de guía turístico. Confuso

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

23 October 2024

Fernando made Cusco come alive for us with his charming and informative walking tour. Excellent English speaker, highly recommend!Highly Recommend Fernando!

Anna🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Fabrizio)

21 October 2024

Fabrizio was wonderful and knowledgeable! He made sure our group understand a whole lot about the food culture of Cusco during our time together. Top guy!Great guide of the food of Cusco!

Kelli🇺🇸 United States

(About local Harry)

17 October 2024

We really enjoyed our time with Harry. He was friendly and shared information about Cusco and his personal history along the way. However, we expected to have an appetizer at each of our stops. We had none. Harry brought potato chips which were great, but we expected more food than that. Additionally, there seemed to be a bit of lack of planning. The 2nd place we went was closed (long term) and the 3rd was full. Great time but not what we expected

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angelo Ivan)

10 October 2024

I had a great time with Angelo. His English is very good, and he is a good conversationalist, telling about the background of the dishes, and overall engaging. He definitely got me to try foods I had not yet tried, and I had been in Peru for 10 days by then. He also gave me some good restaurant recommendations for later. I would recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your trip, so you can learn about what you might like to try throughout your stay. My only complaint is the website advertised 3 hours and 10 tastings, and it was more like 2 hours and 5-6 tastings. Great experience overall

Taylor🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Angelo Ivan)

5 October 2024

Angelo was an interesting and well spoken tour guide. We got to try delicious food and go to places we would have otherwise not known about. Highly recommend doing this and the earlier in your trip the better!The best empanadas yet!

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angelo Ivan)

30 September 2024

Angelo was a fantastic guide. The meeting point was easy to find and he was there at the agreed time. He is very knowledgeable about the local area and has incredible experience working in the restaurant business all over the world. We had a personal emergency, that had nothing to do with the tour, and were unable to complete the tour. However, Angelo was super helpful in getting us the help we needed. We were very grateful because we would have had a hard time communicating on our own in this situation. Afterwards he even offered to continue the tour even though we were beyond the time the tour originally would have ended. Angelo is very professional, friendly, and genuinely a great person who we felt very comfortable with. We would 100% recommend taking his food tour!!What an experience!!

Alana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

29 September 2024

Fabrizio took us on a culinary cultural adventure. He is a great communicator, professional AND personable, friendly and fun. He took us to amazing restaurants off the beaten path with generous portions of mouth watering local fare. He is extremely knowledgeable about his home town’s history and was a great resource for things to do and other great places to eat. If you go to Cusco book this tour with Fabrizio, it will be the highlight of your time in Cusco.Fabulous Food and Fun with Fabrizio

Vanessa🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Fabrizio)

14 September 2024

Fabrizio ist ein sehr freundlicher und netter Guide. Er ist zu jeder Zeit auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat mehrfach gefragt, was wir sehen möchten und was uns interessiert. Durch ihn haben wir viele verborgene Geheimnisse der Stadt zu sehen bekommen, an denen wir alleine einfach vorbeigelaufen wären. Es war eine sehr tolle Erfahrung und wir würden eine Tour mit Fabrizio sofort wieder buchen. Verborgenes sichtbar machen

Diana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fernando)

27 August 2024

We booked a tour with Fernando to take a stroll through the Cusco and learn about its rich history during our 2 days of acclimatization prior to a 7 day Choquequirao trek. Fernando is a great guide, knows a lot about Cusco's history and culture and is able to tweak the presentation to keep all member of the group engaged. Honestly, we didn't realize how much we would have missed during our walks through the streets - had it not been for this tour. Fernando brought the city and its history alive for us during these 120 minutes! Highly recommend his tour as an introduction into the rich Inca history of Cusco.An amazing 2 hour walk through Cusco!

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

16 July 2024

Coming to Cusco for the first time, we wanted to have authentic food and drinks. This fit the bill. Not only did we get that, we learned about the history of the city. Great conversation and recommendations for after the tour. Tasty & informative

Regino🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angelo Ivan)

11 July 2024

Angelo was great and tried to get me to try food that I haven't already tried since I've been here. Pretty tall order as I had tried most everything, including all the street food. He took me to San Pedro market and the San Blas market and was able to fulfill the task. I also went back to a place that wasn't open during our tour that he was going to take me to and it was amazing. Great job Angelo!Angelo was great!

Graham🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Fabrizio)

2 July 2024

Fabrizo was really flexible allowing us to change the time of booking and met us on time. He was really friendly, informative and passionate about Cusco. He moved at our pace and took us to some great places including a brilliant explanation around the main market in Cusco. Great City Tour

Amanda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

25 June 2024

We had so much fun with Fabrizio! He is extremely knowledgeable of the city and speaks very good English. He has a very fun personality and we really enjoyed spending time with him. He is flexible and lets you pick what you want to see. You won’t regret booking with Fabrizio! Best Cusco tour!

jaime

(About local Angelo Ivan)

23 June 2024

Angelo was the perfect local to do a food tour with! We went to the San Pedro market, tried fruit samples and juices, chocolate, and many more items! (I don't want to spoil it) He's immensely knowledgeable on the history of Cusco and we felt like it was a food AND history tour! He's very friendly, easy to talk to, and by the end we consider him a friend. Time flew by. Highly recommended.Angelo was absolutely amazing

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

5 June 2024

Fabrizio is one cool dude. He treats you like a friend, cares about you, caters to your needs, and makes sure you have a good time. He is very knowledgeable and just a fun person to be around. He goes at your pace and takes you to the places you want to see. Thanks for being one of the big highlights of our trip to Cusco, Fabrizio!A knowledgeable tour guide and friend

Jose Raul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrizio)

3 June 2024

Cusco is a very lively city full of little shops, restaurants, and bars. It was a lot of fun getting to see this scene through Fabrizio’s eyes. He mixes his deep knowledge of Cusco culture and sites with his love for food and pisco to make for a fantastic night out. Didn’t feel like a city tour at all. In fact, it was more like an evening hanging out with an old friend you didn’t know you had in Cusco. Unmissable.