English-speaking guide
Small-group tour or private tour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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This unique Cusco night tour transports you to the scenic San Cristobal and Cristo Blanco viewpoints for spectacular nighttime views. Led by a professional guide, you’ll descend through the historic streets, learning that “each street in Cusco has a history and legend.” The tour ends with a delightful local Pisco sour tasting and appetizer.
Highlights:
- Learn about the history and folklore of the Imperial City from a local professional guide.
- Explore the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient streets, including the historic San Blas neighborhood.
- Uncover the local legends and history behind every corner of Cusco’s illuminated center.
- Conclude the 4-hour evening with a Pisco sour tasting and appetizer at a local bar.
- All transfers to the high viewpoints are included in the price.
About this tour:
Begin your Peruvian adventure in a unique way with this immersive Cusco night tour, designed to unveil the ancient mysteries and colonial legends hidden within the city’s illuminated streets. This 4-hour excursion, available for both small groups and private parties, pairs fascinating history with spectacular nighttime views, culminating in a local Pisco sour tasting.
The evening begins promptly at 6:00 PM with convenient hotel pickup in Cusco. Your transfer will first take you to the Cristo Blanco Viewpoint, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the entire illuminated city. Your local professional guide, an expert in history and local legends, will take this opportunity to provide a general historical overview of Cusco while you capture stunning photos. You will then be transferred to the nearby Viewpoint of San Cristobal, where your walking tour truly begins.
From San Cristobal, you will start your descent along the ancient cobblestone streets of Cusco. This part of the Cusco night tour is dedicated to exploring the most beautiful and enigmatic corners of the Imperial City. You will wander through the historic San Blas neighborhood and the intricate streets surrounding the Main Square, learning that each street in Cusco has a history and legend. Your guide will bring these places to life, sharing local folklore, details about ancient Inca palaces, and the layered history of the city. The guided walk includes an in-depth exploration of the historic Plaza de Armas.
The memorable journey concludes with a Pisco sour tasting and an appetizer at a local bar in the main square area. This is the perfect finale to your historical evening, allowing you to reflect on the legends and beauty you have discovered. After the cocktail, the tour concludes back in Cusco, marking the end of your guided Cusco night tour experience.
Included:
- Guiding & Expertise: Local Professional Guide expert in history and local legends (English/Spanish).
- Activities: Walking night tour around Cusco city. Pisco sour tasting and an appetizer.
- Transportation: Hotel pick-up. Transfer with car from Cusco to the “Cristo Blanco View Point.” Admission ticket.
Essential Information:
- Group Type: Small group or private tour options available.
- Exclusions: Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) and gratuities (optional).
- Itinerary Note: This tour focuses on walking, viewpoints, history, and a cocktail tasting; it does not include entrance to major archaeological sites.
Activity provider: Andina Expeditions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Cusco night tour include?
The tour package is comprehensive and covers hotel pickup, transportation to the Cristo Blanco Viewpoint, and the guided walking tour through the city. You receive the services of a local professional guide (English/Spanish), an expert in history and legends. The finale includes a Pisco sour tasting and an appetizer at a local bar.
What is not covered by the tour price?
The price is very inclusive, but it does not cover any additional alcoholic beverages you may wish to purchase beyond the complimentary Pisco Sour tasting, nor does it include optional gratuities for the guide. Note that the tour focuses on streets and viewpoints and does not include entrance fees to major archaeological sites.
What tour options are available?
You have the flexibility to choose between two main options: a Small-Group Tour, where you join other travelers, or a Private Tour, which is exclusive to your group and offers a more personalized experience. Both options follow the same 4-hour itinerary.
What is the itinerary of this Cusco night tour?
The 4-hour evening tour begins with hotel pickup at 6:00 PM, followed by a car transfer to the Cristo Blanco and San Cristobal viewpoints for panoramic photo stops. From San Cristobal, the tour continues on foot, descending through the ancient streets of the San Blas neighborhood and exploring the area around the Plaza de Armas. The tour concludes back in the main square area after the Pisco Sour tasting.
What will I experience during this tour?
Your experience begins with breathtaking nighttime views of Cusco from the high viewpoints, where your guide will provide a general historical introduction. The immersive core of the tour is a guided walk through the illuminated, ancient streets, where you will learn about the history, colonial folklore, and local legends—including stories tied to ancient Inca palaces.
The guide brings the city to life, revealing that “each street in Cusco has a history and legend,” offering a unique perspective you wouldn’t get during the day. The evening ends on a high note with a delightful local Pisco Sour tasting and an appetizer at a bar near the Plaza de Armas.