Signature Experience II · Private
Walter’s Cusco: a Private Day in the Inca Capital with Walter R.
A private eight-hour day through the Inca capital with Walter R., the guide guests rate 4.99 out of 5 on Airbnb. Walk Sacsayhuamán before the crowds, read the walls of Qorikancha, eat where Cusco families eat, and finish at twilight with the street food from his night tour.
- Duration
- 8 Hours · Starts around 8:30 AM, ends after dusk
- Group
- Private · 1 to 8 guests
- Where
- Cusco historic center, Sacsayhuamán and San Pedro
- Pace
- Easy walking, about 6 km in total
Request your dates. We confirm within 24 hours, then send a secure payment link.
Why only Auqui can offer this
Walter grew up in Cusco and knows the vendors, cooks and caretakers by name. This is the route he takes his own friends on, at your pace, with every question welcome. Only one private group joins him each day.
Best for: First-time visitors, history lovers and food lovers who want one day to understand Cusco
How the experience unfolds
8:30 AM
Sacsayhuamán before the crowds
Walter collects you from your hotel and you start at the great zigzag walls of Sacsayhuamán, with time to ask how stones of over 100 tonnes were cut and fitted without mortar.
11:00 AM
Qorikancha and the Inca streets
Walk down into the city to the Temple of the Sun, where a Dominican church stands on Inca walls, then through Hatun Rumiyoc to the Twelve-Angled Stone.
1:00 PM
San Pedro Market and a picantería lunch
Taste fruits from the cloud forest, cheeses and chuta bread at the stalls Walter has bought from for years, then sit down to a long lunch at a traditional Cusco picantería.
3:30 PM
San Blas, at your pace
Rest at your hotel or keep exploring the artisans’ quarter of San Blas with Walter. The afternoon bends around what you have enjoyed most.
6:00 PM
Twilight Cusco
As the Inca walls light up, finish with the best of Walter’s night tour: anticuchos grilled to order, picarones, hot emoliente and a pisco toast.
What’s included
- A full private day with Walter R. as your guide
- Hotel pickup and return in central Cusco
- Entrance tickets to Sacsayhuamán and Qorikancha
- Market tastings, picantería lunch and twilight street food
- Pisco toast and artisanal chocolate
- Private transport to Sacsayhuamán
Not included
- Extra drinks and shopping
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
- Best on your second or third day in Cusco, once you have slept at altitude.
- Vegetarian, vegan and allergy menus are arranged in advance. Tell us when you book.
- Walter’s calendar is limited. If he is guiding a trek on your date, we offer the day with one of the guides he trained.
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter really my guide all day?
Yes. Your booking is confirmed with Walter by name. If his calendar is full on your dates, we tell you before you pay and offer one of the guides he trained instead.
How much walking is there?
About 6 km over the whole day, mostly on cobbled streets, with a car to Sacsayhuamán. The pace is slow and there are many stops.
Is it suitable on my first day in Cusco?
It is better on your second or third day. Cusco sits at 3,399 meters, and the day is long. On arrival day, our Pachamama ceremony or a quiet afternoon is kinder to your body.
Can the day be shortened?
Yes. A half-day version covers Qorikancha, the market and lunch. Ask for it when you write to us.
Walter’s Cusco: A Private Day with the Guide Behind Twilight Cusco
From $290 per person, private for 2 guests. 8 Hours, private, on the date you choose.