Free Walking Tour Cusco | ★ 4.9/5 on Google · Since 2016 · English · 2.25 Hours · Tip-Based
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Free Walking Tour Cusco: Explore the Heart of the Inca Capital

Inca statue in Plaza de Armas, the meeting point for the Free Walking Tour Cusco led by Cusco Guide Title:
Meet your local guide in front of the iconic Inca statue at Plaza de Armas before starting your Free Walking Tour Cusco.

Discover Cusco on our Free Walking Tour Cusco, personally led by local guide José Martínez, born and raised in the city. Explore the former Inca capital through its ancient streets, impressive Inca walls, colonial landmarks, hidden corners, and living local traditions.

This free walking tour in Cusco is a relaxed and authentic way to understand the city’s history and culture as you walk through its historic center. There is no fixed price to join—tips are welcome and entirely based on your experience.

With years of experience guiding visitors through Cusco, José shares the city’s history, traditions, and stories from a local perspective. It’s an ideal introduction to Cusco for first-time visitors and travelers returning to discover more of the city.

Daily departures: 9:45 AM · 12:30 PM · 3:00 PM — Guaranteed departure.

Early & evening: 8:00 AM · 6:00 PM — Booking confirmation required.

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Tour Itinerary: Must-See Landmarks in Cusco

Our Free Walking Tour Cusco begins at the iconic Inca Statue in Plaza de Armas. From there, we follow the historic Puma-shaped layout of the Inca capital, walk along Inti Kijllu (Sun Street) toward the exterior of Qorikancha (Sun Temple), and see llamas, alpacas, and remarkable Inca stonework.

Next, we explore the preserved Inca walls of Cusicancha Palace, continue to Inca Roca Palace with its massive 8-ton stones, and see the famous Twelve-Angled Stone before discovering the artistic San Blas neighborhood. We visit the local market and finish with a ceviche or Pisco Sour demonstration.

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Meeting Point: Inca Statue in the Main Square, Cusco

Meet your guide in front of the Inca Statue, located in the center of Cusco’s Main Square (Plaza de Armas). Look for him wearing a red “Free Walking Tour Cusco” T-shirt.

Please arrive on time. The tour starts no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled departure time.

What to Bring

We recommend: Sunscreen, water, a raincoat (especially October through March), comfortable walking shoes (no sandals).

The most breathtaking views of downtown Cusco
The Main Square, downtown Cusco.
Loreto Street, also known as Sun Street in Cusco, featuring Inca stone walls that form one side of the Acllawasi, the House of the Chosen Women.
The Sun street.
Qoricancha Sun Temple exterior in Cusco with Inca stone walls and colonial church
Qoricancha (The Sun Temple).
Qoricancha, the best wall.
The best Inca wall at Qoricancha,
Inca street.
An Inca street.
Palacio de Inca Roca.
The biggest stones fitted together in downtown Cusco at Inca Roca palace.
Panoramic view of San Blas Square in Cusco, Peru, showing colonial architecture and lively streets
San Blas neighborhood square.
La fuente del barrio de San Blas.
The fountain of San Blas neighborhood.
Vista panorámica de la ciudad del Cusco.
Cusco city pan view from San Blas neighborhood look out.
Free Walking Tour Cusco at San Blass view point.