Free Walking Tour Cusco – Explore the City with a Local Guide in English
Start your time in Cusco with the city’s highest-rated free walking tour, led by licensed local guide Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide). Born and raised in Cusco, he shares the history, legends, hidden streets, and local traditions that most visitors miss.
Explore the Historic Center, Qoricancha (Sun Temple), impressive Inca stonework, the famous Twelve-Angled Stone, the San Blas neighborhood, and beautiful viewpoints. Depending on the tour time, you may also enjoy local market visits, native fruit tastings, a ceviche demonstration, or a traditional Pisco Sour tasting.
Whether it’s your first day in Cusco or you’re looking for a more authentic experience, this is the perfect introduction to the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
Highlights of the Free Walking Tour Cusco
During the tour, you’ll discover:
- The map of Inca Cusco, designed in the shape of a sacred puma.
- The very beginning of the Inca Trail network, hidden within the city.
- Sun Street, where perfectly fitted Inca walls have stood for centuries.
- The Sun Temple (Qoricancha)—the “Golden Enclosure,” home to some of the finest Inca stonework and the spiritual center of the Inca Empire. (Not included on the 3:00 PM tour.)
- The remains of an Inca palace, showcasing Inca urban planning and architecture.
- A street lined with massive Inca stones, some weighing more than eight tons.
- The famous Twelve-Angled Stone, one of Cusco’s most iconic landmarks.
- The artistic San Blas neighborhood and its panoramic viewpoint overlooking Cusco’s red rooftops.
Depending on the tour schedule and availability, we may also include complimentary local experiences, such as a ceviche-making demonstration, a Pisco Sour demonstration, or seasonal fruit tastings. These experiences vary by departure time and are included whenever possible.
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