Cusco Old Town & Inca Heritage Free Walking Tour
Free walking tour
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Culture & History
City Tour
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Destination
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru
Historic Centre, Cusco, Peru
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Spanish, French, Italian (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Discover the ancient Inca capital on this free walking tour of Cusco's historic centre. With a local guide you'll stand on the grand Plaza de Armas framed by the Cathedral, marvel at the perfect Inca stonework of the Qorikancha sun temple and the famous twelve-angled stone, and climb the cobbled lanes of the artsy San Blas quarter. Learn how Spanish colonial churches were built atop Inca temples, hear legends of emperors and llamas, and browse the colourful San Pedro Market. Pick up insider tips on ceviche, coca tea and how to acclimatise before Machu Picchu. Free to join — simply tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth at the end.
Meeting point:
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Plaza de Armas, in front of the Cathedral
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Meet on the grand Plaza de Armas by the Cathedral.
Stop 2 – The Qorikancha, the Inca temple of the sun beneath a colonial church.
Stop 3 – The famous twelve-angled stone and perfect Inca walls of Hatunrumiyoc.
Stop 4 – The cobbled, artsy San Blas quarter and its viewpoints.
Stop 5 – The colourful San Pedro Market.
Stop 6 – Colonial squares built atop Inca foundations.
Final stop – End with tips on ceviche, coca tea and how to acclimatise before Machu Picchu.
Stop 2 – The Qorikancha, the Inca temple of the sun beneath a colonial church.
Stop 3 – The famous twelve-angled stone and perfect Inca walls of Hatunrumiyoc.
Stop 4 – The cobbled, artsy San Blas quarter and its viewpoints.
Stop 5 – The colourful San Pedro Market.
Stop 6 – Colonial squares built atop Inca foundations.
Final stop – End with tips on ceviche, coca tea and how to acclimatise before Machu Picchu.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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