Walking tours in Cusco
A walking tour gives you Cusco at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are May to September, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 2 rainy days a month.
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Top walking tours in Cusco
Cusco: Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local DrinksFrom $10View 
Discover Cusco with Guided Walking TourFrom $5View 
Cusco Food Walking Tour & Central MarketFrom $60View
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How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Cusco month by month
Averages for Cusco, 1991–1920.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 69 (21) | 69 (20) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 70 (21) | 69 (21) | 69 (21) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 72 (22) | 70 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 46 (8) | 46 (8) | 43 (6) | 38 (4) | 35 (2) | 34 (1) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 44 (7) | 46 (8) | 46 (8) |
| Rainy days | 20 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 17 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:22 pm | 6:18 pm | 6:02 pm | 5:42 pm | 5:29 pm | 5:28 pm | 5:36 pm | 5:42 pm | 5:44 pm | 5:45 pm | 5:54 pm | 6:10 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Cusco?
May to September. Expect highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 2 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
Where can I book walking tours in Cusco?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
