Cusco By Night - Free Walking Tour
History, Legends & City Lights 



Our Evening Tour's Main Highlights

Experience the magic of Cusco after sunset on our captivating Night Walking Tour. As the city lights glow against ancient stone walls, immerse yourself in the rich history of this former Inca capital while exploring its cobblestone streets, impressive monuments, and megalithic constructions. At night, Cusco reveals a special atmosphere where centuries of history blend beautifully with modern local life.

As with all our tours, you’ll be guided by knowledgeable local guides in English. We also offer tours in Spanish, and some of our guides speak French and German. Their stories, legends, and insights bring the city to life as you wander through illuminated plazas, historic streets, and hidden corners.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening discovering Cusco in a unique and authentic way.

During this two-hour tour, your guide will shape the route based on the group’s interests. While we may not visit every location, here are some of the fascinating sites that could be part of your night adventure:

  • Main Square (Plaza Mayor also called Plaza de Armas Cuzco)
  • Calle del medio (learn how Cusco was built in the shape of a puma).
  • Plaza Regocijo, City Hall and first hotel in Cusco
  • Casa Garcilazo de la Vega (first mestizo who wrote the history of the Incas )
  • La Merced Church
  • Avenida del Sol (main avenue)
  • Memorial Grave of Tupac Amaru
  • Temple of the Chosen Women of the Sun
  • Jesuits Temple
  • Loreto/Intikijllu (street of the sun and a famous Inca street)
  • Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun
  • Cusicancha Tempe of Pachaqutec
  • Inca Roca street where megalithic constructions are located 
  • The 12 Angled Stone on Hatunrumiyoq street
  • Plazoleta Nazarenas (colonial and Inca architecture where the most beautiful  hotels are located)
  • Street of the seven snakes and Inca school (Yachay Wasi in Quechua)
  • San Blas neighbourhood including a visit to a local family-owned art gallery where pre-Hispanic pottery and colonial art are shown (free entrance)
  • Panoramic viewpoint at Limbus, best view of Cusco

TOUR DETAILS

TOUR TIMES & DURATION

  • 19:00PM – 21:00PM (ENGLISH)
  • DURATION: 2 HOURS APPROXIMATELY

MEETING POINT

In front of the entrance to  Starbucks
Calle Loreto 115
Plaza de Armas

RECOMMENDED TO BRING

  • Camera and/or smart phone
  • Jacket and/or warm jumper
  • Water
  • Poncho, raincoat and/or umbrella (Nov-Mar)
  • Soles (Peruvian currency)

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION

Our tours are tip-based, which is given to the guide at the end  of the tour. As a reference we recommend a minimum tip of soles 25.00 per person to support the effort and time of our guide and team members who work tirelessly every day to bring you a memorable experience. We thank you for your contribution and support.

PRIVATE TOURS

This is a great option for anyone wanting to personalise their tours where you can set the: time, duration, pace and route. This is perfect for:

  • Singles
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Medium and large groups
  • Specialised interests: photography, markets and food, historical buildings, alpaca farms and textiles to name a few

FREEBIES

All tours are tailored according to the interests of the group on the day. If there is a MUST see, know or do, please let us know at the beginning of the tour. Some of our freebies are subject to group interests and the route taken that day and can include:

  • Free Pisco Sour
  • VIP Bracelets – Exclusive Local Discounts

HOW TO RECOGNISE US

BOOKINGS & CONTACT

All tours must be booked 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. You can reserve your place by:

BOOKING FORM

star ratingAwesome walking tour!  - Amazing tour! Our guide has an outstanding knowledge about history and gave us great tips about Cuzco. So recommend to scape a bit from all classic tours.

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March 28, 2025

star ratingJair was 10/10  - Jair was top quality! He knew so much about Inca rules, and introduced us to many new theories, whilst also making sure we understand that these were just theories and... read more

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October 22, 2024

star ratingCusco walking tour  - Marco ,our guide,was very knowledgeable and helpful.His English is perfect and he gave us lots of information and tips about things to do and places to go in Cusco.Highly recommended... read more

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February 2, 2025

star ratingCusco City walking tour  - Excellent free guided walking tour . Our guide Jay was very passionate and knowledgeable about his city. Highly recommended ????

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April 10, 2025

star ratingFantastic Walking Tour of Cusco with Jair!  - Jair's walking tour in Cusco was amazing! He guided us through ancient Inka trails and walls, sharing fascinating history and insights. He also gave great food recommendations, leading us to... read more

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October 22, 2024

star ratingInteresting and great intro to Cusco  - Great introduction to the city with Jair who was extremely interesting and passionate about what he does. Would recommend for everyone coming to Cusco!

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April 13, 2025

star ratingGreat tour with Jay  - Really amazing tour with Jair, got to try pisco sours and ceviche! Really interesting facts, learnt a lot about Cusco, definitely recommend

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October 22, 2024

star ratingGreat local knowledge  - Incredible! Marco is a fantastic guide - learnt so much about history, local culture and got some free choccie samples as well!

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October 28, 2024

star ratingJair was great! - Jair was an excellent guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable about the history and culture of Cusco and the Quechua people. He spoke beautiful English and was very easy to understand,... read more

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April 28, 2025