Free Walking Tour: Cusco Old Town & Inca Heritage
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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 around Cusco's historic center. Along with a local guide, you will stop at the expansive Plaza de Armas, bordered by the Cathedral, admire the flawless Inca stonework at the Qorikancha Sun Temple and the famous Twelve-Angled Stone, and climb the cobblestone alleys of the artistic San Blas neighborhood. Learn how Spanish colonial churches were built atop Inca temples, listen to legends of emperors and llamas, and wander through the colorful San Pedro Market. Get insider tips on ceviche, coca tea, and altitude acclimatization before heading to Machu Picchu. Free to join — at the end of the tour, simply tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth.
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 at the magnificent Plaza de Armas by the Cathedral.
Stop 2 – Qorikancha, the Inca Sun Temple beneath a colonial church.
Stop 3 – The famous Twelve-Angled Stone and flawless Inca walls at Hatunrumiyoc.
Stop 4 – The artistic, cobblestone neighborhood of San Blas and its scenic viewpoints.
Stop 5 – The colorful San Pedro Market.
Stop 6 – Colonial plazas built upon Inca foundations.
Final stop – Wrap up with tips on ceviche, coca tea, and acclimatization before heading to Machu Picchu.
Stop 2 – Qorikancha, the Inca Sun Temple beneath a colonial church.
Stop 3 – The famous Twelve-Angled Stone and flawless Inca walls at Hatunrumiyoc.
Stop 4 – The artistic, cobblestone neighborhood of San Blas and its scenic viewpoints.
Stop 5 – The colorful San Pedro Market.
Stop 6 – Colonial plazas built upon Inca foundations.
Final stop – Wrap up with tips on ceviche, coca tea, and acclimatization before heading to Machu Picchu.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
• Approximately 3-hour guided walking tour
• Commentary on history, local culture, and hidden gems
• Insider tips on food, cafés, and what to see next
• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pickup and drop-off\n• Public transportation 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 anytime — this is a tip-based free walking tour, so there is never a cancellation fee. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. The tour runs rain or shine; in bad weather, the guide may adjust the route for greater comfort.
Other notes
Daily departures with multiple start times. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Suitable for all ages.
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