Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines

Cusco changes after sunset. This four-and-a-half-hour pub crawl gives you a simple way to find the city’s nightlife, starting in the San Blas area and ending at a central club with no queue. I like the included drinks and free venue admission, and I also like the city view at Limbus Restobar from Thursday through Saturday. The main drawback is the fixed schedule, since each stop gets about an hour and the route changes by day.

At $19 per person, the tour is priced well for a night that includes alcoholic drinks, entry to several venues, and a guide. You do not need to work out which bars accept visitors or how to reach the final club. Still, this is a social group outing, not a quiet tasting tour. The group can reach up to 60 people, so you should expect company and a lively pace.

A guide named David has earned special praise for being on time, friendly, and easy to spend an evening with. That matters in Cusco, where a good host can turn a basic bar route into a more relaxed night out. The tour is offered with guides in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, although the supplied details list French and Spanish twice.

Key Points Before You Book

• Start at 9:00 pm in Plazoleta de San Blas: You meet the group at the Cusco Pub Crawl point in the San Blas district.
• Limbus includes a city view from Thursday to Saturday: This is the most scenic opening stop on the stated route.
• Cerveceria Del Valle Sagrado gets a full hour: It is one of the planned bar stops, with admission included.
• The final club depends on the night: Thursdays and Saturdays finish at Inka Team, while Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays finish at Chango Club.
• No waiting in line at the venues: The price includes free admission without queues.
• The whole evening costs $19: Alcoholic drinks, venue entry, food and drink promotions, and a multilingual guide are included, while tips are not.

Meeting in San Blas at 9:00 pm

The evening begins at the Cusco Pub Crawl meeting point in Plazoleta de San Blas, Cusco 08000. San Blas is a useful starting area for a night out because it is one of Cusco’s best-known central neighborhoods, and the meeting point is near public transportation.

You should arrive ready to begin at 9:00 pm. The supplied details do not state how late arrivals are handled, so I would not plan on joining halfway through the first stop. A pub crawl works best when you arrive a little early, identify the guide, and have your phone charged for the walk between venues.

The group may include as many as 60 people. That size can be a plus if you are traveling alone or want an easy way to meet people. It can also mean more time gathering everyone before moving on. If you prefer a private evening or long conversations in small bars, this is probably not the right format.

The tour is open to most people, and the meeting point is near public transportation. No separate transport service is listed, so you should expect to move between central venues as part of the evening rather than ride in a private vehicle.

Limbus Restobar and the Best View of the Night

From Thursday through Saturday, the route begins at Limbus Restobar. You get about one hour here, and admission is included.

The appeal is clear: this stop offers a beautiful view over Cusco while you start the night with a drink. It gives the evening a scenic opening rather than sending you straight into a dark club. I especially like this part for first-time visitors who want to see the city from above before the night becomes focused on music and dancing.

One hour is enough to settle in, meet the group, and enjoy the view without using up the whole evening. It is also a useful point for gauging the mood of the group. If you want a relaxed start, this is likely the most comfortable stop on the route.

The limitation is the schedule. You are not choosing how long to stay, and the supplied route only identifies Limbus for Thursday through Saturday. If your evening falls on Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday, the exact opening sequence may differ from the Thursday and Saturday route described here. Confirming the day-specific plan before booking is sensible.

Cerveceria Del Valle Sagrado for the Middle Hour

Cerveceria Del Valle Sagrado is listed as another one-hour stop. The supplied details do not describe a special activity here, so I would treat it as a social bar visit rather than a formal brewery tour or tasting session.

That distinction matters. The tour includes alcoholic beverages, but it does not promise a particular beer flight, number of drinks, or specialty drink at each venue. You get the benefit of having a planned stop and a guide, but you should not book this expecting a detailed lesson about beer production.

The included hour helps keep the evening moving. You can try the atmosphere, use the food and beverage promotions, and continue with the group before the final club. If you are watching your spending, those promotions may make the $19 price even more useful, although the exact discounts are not specified.

I would keep your expectations practical here. This stop is part of a bar route, not a sit-down dinner. Food is not included, but promotions on food and drinks are included as part of the tour benefits. If you need a full meal, plan around that because the tour does not list dinner.

Inka Team on Thursdays and Saturdays

Inka Team is the final stop on Thursdays and Saturdays, with about one hour allocated to the venue. This is where the evening shifts from bar hopping to club time.

Finishing at a club gives the tour a clear ending point. You are not left wondering where to go next after the bars. The club is also close to Cusco’s main square, no more than 100 meters from it, which makes the final location convenient for continuing your night or finding your way back to your accommodation.

The no-queue entry is especially useful here. Clubs can be less straightforward than bars when you do not know the local routine, and skipping the line saves time at the point when you most want to get inside. The tour does not state which music will be playing or whether a particular event is scheduled, so the club experience may depend on the night.

You get about an hour at Inka Team as part of the organized route. If you are having a great time and want to stay later, the tour details do not say whether the guide remains with the group after the scheduled visit. You should ask the guide on the night if you want to continue independently.

Chango Club on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays

On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the evening ends at Chango Club instead. The club is at Tecsecocha 429, Cusco 08002, and the listed tour end point is Chango Club Cusco.

Like Inka Team, Chango is located no more than 100 meters from the main square. That is a strong practical feature. You finish in the heart of Cusco rather than at an out-of-the-way venue, and you can use the main square as an easy reference point afterward.

The tour allocates about an hour here. The details do not provide a music schedule, drink menu, or dress code, so you should avoid assuming that Chango offers the same night on every visit. The useful promise is simpler: organized entry, a central location, and a final club stop included in the route.

The day-based ending is one of the details I would check carefully before paying. Thursdays and Saturdays finish at Inka Team. Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays finish at Chango Club. The information provided does not spell out every opening stop for every day, so ask for the exact route if you are booking around a particular venue.

What the $19 Price Really Covers

At $19, this is a good-value package if you intend to visit several venues anyway. You receive alcoholic beverages, free admission without queues, promotions and discounts on food and beverages, and a guide for roughly four and a half hours.

Buying drinks and club entry separately could cost more, especially if you are unfamiliar with Cusco’s nightlife prices. The bigger saving is convenience. You are paying to have the evening arranged, to enter as part of a group, and to avoid spending time deciding where to go next.

The price does not include tips. I would set aside a little extra for the guide, particularly if the host keeps the group organized and makes the evening feel easy. David has been praised for being punctual and personable, with the kind of friendly manner that feels like meeting up with friends rather than joining a formal tour.

Alcoholic beverages are included, but the listing does not specify how many drinks you receive or exactly where each complimentary drink is served. That is worth keeping in mind. The value is strongest when you view the tour as a combination of drinks, entry, guidance, and access to several venues, not as an unlimited-drinks package.

The Four-and-a-Half-Hour Pace

The tour lasts about four hours and 30 minutes. The listed stops each receive one hour, leaving roughly 30 minutes for introductions, movement, and transitions.

That pace is well suited to a first night in Cusco. You get a sample of several places instead of spending the entire evening in one bar. It also gives you a ready-made plan if you are not sure how Cusco nightlife works or if you are traveling alone.

The trade-off is limited time at each venue. A one-hour stop passes quickly once the group arrives, orders drinks, and settles in. You should not expect long meals, extended conversations, or the chance to fully explore every bar.

A large group can add another layer to the timing. With a maximum of 60 people, moving between venues may take a little organization. The positive side is that you can meet people from different countries, and the multilingual guide can help make the group more accessible.

Who Will Enjoy This Pub Crawl Most

I would recommend this experience to you if you want an easy, social night with a planned route. It is especially useful for solo visitors, first-time visitors to Cusco, and anyone who wants to see more than one bar without researching each venue.

You will probably enjoy it if these features matter to you:

• You want alcoholic drinks included in the price.
• You value free entry without waiting in line.
• You like changing venues during the night.
• You want a central club finish near the main square.
• You are comfortable joining a group of up to 60 people.
• You want support in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.

I would be more cautious if you want a quiet evening, a small private group, or a detailed focus on local beer. The tour does not promise a particular number of drinks, a specific music style, a private guide, or a brewery tasting. It is a social bar and club route, plain and simple.

The high rating of 4.9 from 76 reviews and the 99 percent recommendation rate suggest that the basic formula works well for its intended audience. The strongest praise centers on the smooth organization, complimentary drinks, friendly hosting, and chance to see local music and bars in a safe manner. I would give those points more weight than the score alone because they match the practical strengths of the tour.

Booking, Cancellation, and Small Practical Details

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking. The tour is near public transportation, and most people can participate.

The maximum group size is 60, so you should book if your date is fixed, particularly since the experience is booked an average of nine days in advance. That booking pattern suggests that waiting until the last moment may not be wise during a busy visit.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancel within 24 hours, and you do not receive a refund. Changes made within that same 24-hour window are not accepted.

The start and end points differ. You begin at Plazoleta de San Blas, while the final club is either Inka Team or Chango Club, depending on the day. Both final venues are near the main square, which makes the ending point practical, but you should not assume you will return to San Blas.

Should You Book the Cusco Pub Crawl?

I would book this for a low-cost, social introduction to Cusco nightlife, especially on a night when you want the city view at Limbus or a central club finish without waiting in line. The $19 price makes sense because it combines drinks, admissions, discounts, and a guide over four and a half hours.

I would skip it if your priority is a quiet cocktail evening, a small group, or a carefully planned beer experience. Before booking, check which club your date finishes at and confirm the route for that day. If you are happy with a fixed schedule and a group setting, this is a practical way to get your first night in Cusco moving.

FAQ

How much does the Cusco Pub Crawl cost?

The tour costs $19 per person.

How long does the pub crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately four hours and 30 minutes.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 pm.

Where does the tour begin?

The meeting point is Cusco Pub Crawl at Plazoleta de San Blas, Cusco 08000, Peru.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at either Inka Team or Chango Club, depending on the day. Both venues are no more than 100 meters from Cusco’s main square.

Which club does the tour visit at the end?

The tour finishes at Inka Team on Thursdays and Saturdays. It finishes at Chango Club on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Alcoholic beverages are included, along with promotions and discounts on food and beverages.

Is club admission included?

Yes. The tour includes free admission without queues to the venues.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes during that period are not accepted.