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Cusco Walking Tour

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Highlights:

• Meet the ancient mummies housed in the Museo Inka
• Walk the picturesque, heritage-filled streets of Cusco
• Visit the galleries, boutiques and workshops of charming San Blas
• Pick up some fresh produce from San Pedro Market
• Learn about the world’s favourite sweet treat at Cusco’s Chocolate Museum

 

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, Walking & Orientation, History & Heritage
Inclusion:

Local bilingual guide, Inka museum entrance fee, coca tea, chocolate museum

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips for guides, water or any drinks

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 4 hours
• Meeting point:

  Cusco Cathedral in Cusco’s Main Square (Plaza de Armas)

• Start time: 9.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Cusco Main Square (Plaza de Armas)

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Cusco Urban Adventures to confirm you trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  Need sunscreen and hat

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 years are not permitted on the tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Get ready to discover the customs, culture and traditions of charming Cusco on this guided walking adventure that takes in places of heritage, buildings of antiquity and bohemian barrios. Start your Cusco walking tour by meeting a friendly local guide at the entrance of Cusco’s Baroque-style cathedralin Cusco’s main square, where your guide shares knowledge about Cusco’s history and society.

 

Continue to the Museo Inka – an impressive museum that houses Incan mummies, relics and artifacts. Learn about pre-Incan civilizations and Andean culture as you wander through the exhibits and collections that showcase a wide range of ancient jewellery, textiles, metalwork, clothing and pottery. Afterwards, head to the cool and creative area of San Blas, a district favoured by artists, hippies and bohemians. Soak up the relaxed aura and be sure to take lots of photos as there are plenty of interesting buildings, monuments, shops and people to capture here. Next, stop in at a coca shop where the curious can taste test some coca tea.

 

Then stroll to San Pedro Market and peruse the stalls that sell everything from fresh juice to decadent cheese, fragrant flowers and healing potions. This is a top spot to pick up some local lingo and observe another way of life in action. Grab a snack or drink, mingle with locals and perhaps pick up a souvenir. Finish the tour with a touch of sweetness at a museum dedicated to chocolate! Learn about how the cacao bean is grown and cultivated as well how chocolate is produced at this fascinating museum. Afterwards, return to the main square with your guide and say “adios” to your Cusco Urban Adventures guide and group.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip

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