Free Walking Tour Cusco Routes & Schedules
Explore Cusco through different walking tour routes, each designed for a specific time of day, pace, and travel style. Our Free Walking Tour Cusco routes help you understand the city’s layout, history, neighborhoods, and viewpoints while adapting to crowds, light, and daily life.
All routes are led by a licensed local guide and follow real walking paths used by locals — not tourist shortcuts. Choose the route that best fits your arrival time, energy level, and interests.
Discover the full route of the Free Walking Tour Cusco with Jose Martinez, a licensed local guide. Explore the city’s Inca heritage, colonial streets, lively markets, and hidden corners while meeting llamas and alpacas along the way.
Free Walking Tour Cusco – Daily Routes
All tours are pay-what-you-want, tip-based, and ideal for your first days in Cusco.
We offer multiple free walking tour routes every day. Each route covers different streets, viewpoints, and neighborhoods, allowing you to experience Cusco in the best conditions for that moment of the day.
Early Morning Free Walking Tour in Cusco – 7:30 AM
Explore Cusco early in the morning on a walking tour through the city’s most important landmarks, discovering its history, architecture, neighborhoods, and scenic viewpoints.
Duration: 2 hours
Plaza de Armas
Center of the Inca Trails
Sun Street
Llamas and alpacas
Qoricancha (outside)
Cusicancha Palace
Inca Roca Palace
Twelve-Angled Stone
San Blas Neighborhood & Square
Morning Free Walking Tour in Cusco – 7:45 AM
Our most complete and popular route. A balanced walking tour covering history, architecture, neighborhoods, and viewpoints.
Duration: ~2 hours 15 minutes
Plaza de Armas
Center of the Inca Trails
Sun Street
Llamas and alpacas
Qoricancha (outside)
Cusicancha Palace
Inca Roca Palace
Twelve-Angled Stone
San Blas Neighborhood & Square
Seven Lambs Street (Siete Borreguitos)
San Cristóbal Viewpoint
Noon Free Walking Tour in Cusco – 12:30 PM
A relaxed-paced route focused on San Blas, local streets, and viewpoints. Ideal for travelers arriving late in the morning.
Duration: ~2 hours
Plaza de Armas
Center of the Inca Trails
Sun Street
Llamas and alpacas
Qoricancha (outside)
Cusicancha Palace
Inca Roca Palace
Twelve-Angled Stone
San Blas Neighborhood & Square
San Blas Viewpoint
San Blas Market
Afternoon Free Walking Tour in Cusco – 3:00 PM
The classic route with warmer light and fewer morning crowds. Great for photography and comfortable walking conditions.
Duration: ~2 hours 15 minutes
Plaza de Armas
Center of the Inca Trails
Sun Street
Llamas and alpacas
Qoricancha (outside)
Cusicancha Palace
Inca Roca Palace
Twelve-Angled Stone
San Blas Neighborhood & Square
Seven Lambs Street
San Cristóbal Viewpoint
Night Free Walking Tour in Cusco – 6:00 PM
An evening walk focused on atmosphere, stories, and cooler temperatures. Perfect for a relaxed introduction to Cusco at night.
Duration: ~2 hours
Plaza de Armas
Sun Street
Qoricancha (outside)
Cusicancha Palace (outside)
Inca Roca Palace
Twelve-Angled Stone
San Blas Neighborhood
San Blas Square (end point)
Tour Details
Meeting Point: Plaza de Armas, in front of the Inca statue
Guide: Jose Martinez, local licensed guide, known as Cusco Guide
Cost: Pay-what-you-want (tip-based)
Languages: English
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, water, warm layers, light rain jacket (Oct–Apr)
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve your place in advance. Payment is tip-based and made after the tour.
Meeting Point – Plaza de Armas, Cusco
All free walking tours start in front of the Inca statue at Plaza de Armas, Cusco. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early.
Choose Your Route & Explore Cusco
Select the walking tour route that fits your schedule and discover Cusco through its streets, neighborhoods, and viewpoints — guided by a local who knows the city from the ground up.