Cusco Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide | Cusco Guide
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
Book Your Cusco Walking Tour
Once you reserve, your spot is confirmed.
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