Cusco Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide | Cusco Guide

Tour guides of Free Walking Tour Cusco standing in front of the Inca statue, welcoming guests at the official meeting point in the city center.
Meeting Point of the Free Walking Tour Cusco

Discover the heart of Cusco on a paid walking tour led by a licensed local guide. Explore the city’s Inca foundations, Spanish colonial influence, and modern Andean life, experiencing the real Cusco beyond typical sightseeing.

In just over 2 hours, visit iconic historical sites, hidden viewpoints, and symbolic corners of the former Inca capital. Hear fascinating stories, local legends, and cultural insights that make this walking tour a unique journey through Cusco’s rich history.

Hi! I’m Jose Martinez, known as Cusco Guide and former Machu Picchu trekking guide. Join me to uncover Cusco’s history, traditions, and local experiences you won’t find in guidebooks — an authentic, unforgettable experience for travelers seeking the true soul of the city.

Cusco Walking Tour Highlights

Starting from the Inca Statue in the Plaza de Armas, this walking tour explores the historical center and the San Blas area, revealing Cusco’s layers of history step by step.

  • Plaza de Armas and the Inca statue meeting point

  • The Inca map of Cusco, designed in the shape of a puma

  • The center of the Inca trail network

  • Intikijllu (Sun Street) with perfectly fitted Inca stone walls

  • View of the Sun Temple (Qoricancha) from outside and its spiritual meaning

  • Cusicancha Palace, showing advanced Inca urban planning

  • The Inca Roca block, with stones weighing up to 8 tons

  • The world-famous Twelve-Angled Stone

  • San Blas neighborhood, its square and fountain

  • Siete Borreguitos (Seven Lambs Street)

  • Panoramic viewpoints including San Cristóbal Church, overlooking Cusco

Each stop is explained through culture, history, legends, and symbolism, not just dates and facts.

Tour Details
  • Duration: 2 to 2.25 hours

  • Price: 30 soles / approx. US$9 per person

  • Payment: At the end of the tour

  • Tips: Optional and appreciated

Departure Times

Daily departures:

  • 7:45 am

  • 10:00 am

  • 12:30 pm

  • 3:00 pm

  • 6:00 pm

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Meeting Point – Cusco Walking Tour with Cusco Guide

Inca Statue – Plaza de Armas of Cusco

I will be waiting at the meeting point wearing a red Cusco Guide T-shirt.

What to Bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes (no sandals)

  • 2–3 layers of clothing (Cusco weather changes quickly)

  • Bottled water

  • Sunscreen

  • Sunglasses