Free Walking Tour Cusco in English – Daily City Tour with Local Guide

Jose Martinez, lead guide of Free Walking Tour Cusco, with a group of tourists overlooking the panoramic Cusco Valley.
Free Walking Tour Cusco – Jose Martinez with Guests in Cusco Valley
What is the Free Walking Tour Cusco in English?

The Free Walking Tour Cusco in English is a daily guided walking tour through Cusco’s historic center for international travelers.

Led by José Martínez – Cusco Guide, certified local guide and former Machu Picchu trekking leader since 2016, the tour combines Inca history, colonial architecture, and local culture in an easy walking experience.

Route of the English Walking Tour in Cusco

The meeting point is at Plaza de Armas, Cusco, in front of the central Inca statue.

The tour explores Cusco’s historic center, combining Inca history, colonial landmarks, and local culture.

Key stops include:

  • Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
  • Calle del Sol
  • Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun – exterior explanation)
  • Inca palaces and original stone walls
  • Twelve-Angled Stone
  • San Blas neighborhood
  • Traditional streets and panoramic viewpoints

The route may vary slightly depending on the schedule, but it always includes Cusco’s main historical and cultural highlights.

Free Walking Tour Cusco English Schedule

The tour runs daily with multiple departure times for different travel schedules.

Guaranteed departures:

  • 9:45 AM
  • 12:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM

Additional departures (booking recommended):

  • 7:30 AM
  • 6:00 PM
How the Free Walking Tour Works

This is a tip-based walking tour with no fixed price to join.

At the end of the experience, guests contribute based on their satisfaction and experience.

This system keeps the tour accessible while supporting independent local guides in Cusco.

Reviews – Free Walking Tour Cusco in English

Travelers consistently recommend this tour as the best introduction to Cusco.

Book Your Free Walking Tour Cusco in English

You can join the tour by booking online or arriving directly at the meeting point.

Meeting point in Cusco

The meeting point is Plaza de Armas Cusco, in front of the central Inca statue.

Look for Jose Martinez wearing a red “Free Walking Tour Cusco” or “Cusco Guide” T-shirt.

Please arrive 5 minutes before departure.

Why Take This Tour on Your First Day in Cusco?

This is the ideal first activity in Cusco for new visitors

You will:

  • Understand the city layout and history
  • Learn local tips for food, transport, and safety
  • Start your trip with confidence
Pictures from the Free Walking Tour Cusco in English
Official Free Walking Tour Cusco meeting point at Plaza de Armas with local guide and tourists
Official Free Walking Tour Cusco Meeting Point at Plaza de Armas
Cusco Cathedral located in the Plaza de Armas, featuring impressive colonial architecture built on ancient Inca foundations in the historic center of Cusco, Peru.
Cusco Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas
Intikijllu Street in Cusco with a local woman in traditional clothing holding a baby alpaca
Intikijllu Street (Sun Street) in Cusco with Traditional Andean Scene
Qoricancha Temple and Santo Domingo Church in Cusco, showing the colonial convent built on top of the ancient Inca Sun Temple with original Inca stone foundations still visible.
Qoricancha and Santo Domingo Convent in Cusco
Ahuacpinta Street in Cusco, featuring the perfectly fitted Inca stone wall of the Sun Temple, or Qoricancha.
Ahuacpinta Street: The Path Beside Qoricancha, Cusco’s Sun Temple
Inca street in Cusco with baby alpacas walking through the historic center
Inca Street in Cusco with Baby Alpacas
Massive stone walls of the Inca Roca Palace in Cusco, featuring ancient Inca stones weighing from 2 to 8 tons perfectly fitted together with remarkable precision.
Inca Roca Palace – Massive Stonework of the Incas
San Blas Fountain in Cusco, located in the traditional artisan neighborhood of San Blas, featuring a historic stone fountain surrounded by narrow cobblestone streets and colonial architecture.
San Blas Fountain in Cusco – Historic Artisan Neighborhood
Panoramic view of downtown Cusco from the San Blas viewpoint, showing the historic city center, red rooftops, colonial buildings, and surrounding Andean mountains.
Panoramic View of Cusco from San Blas Viewpoint
Free Walking Tour Cusco guide with tourists at the San Blas viewpoint
Free Walking Tour Cusco Group at San Blas Viewpoint