Free Walking Tour Cusco – Explore the City with a Local Guide
Start your time in Cusco with a local free walking tour led by licensed guide Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide), born and raised in Cusco and passionate about sharing the city’s history, legends, hidden streets, and local traditions.
Explore Cusco’s Historic Center, Qoricancha (Sun Temple), impressive Inca stonework, the famous Twelve-Angled Stone, San Blas, and beautiful viewpoints. Depending on the tour time and availability, you may also enjoy a complimentary ceviche or Pisco Sour demonstration. The tour is tip-based, so you decide what to give at the end.
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.
- Llamas and alpacas along the way.
- Qoricancha (Sun Temple) and the fascinating history of Cusco’s most important Inca temple.
- 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, known for its charming streets and local character.
- Seven Lambs Street and the panoramic viewpoint from San Cristobal Church, overlooking Cusco’s red rooftops.
- Depending on the tour schedule and availability, complimentary local experiences such as a ceviche-making or Pisco Sour demonstration.
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Meeting Point
The meeting point is in front of the Inca Statue, located in the center of Plaza de Armas (Main Square) in Cusco.
Look for Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide) wearing a red “Free Walking Tour Cusco” or “Cusco Guide” T-shirt.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The tour begins promptly 5 minutes after the scheduled start time, and late arrivals may not be able to join the group.
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