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Free Walking Tour Cusco: Explore Downtown, the Sun Temple, and the San Blas neighborhood with Top Views. Daily at 8:00, 9:45, 12:30, 15:00, and 18:00. US$1.20 fee. Gratuity required.

Highlights

• Discover the history of Cusco on a guided walking tour with a local expert.
• Visit the majestic Sun Temple of Qoricancha, once the center of Inca worship
• Learn how the Incas mastered stonemasonry to fit each stone perfectly together.
• Explore San Blas, Cusco’s artistic district full of charm and tradition
• Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Cusco from San Cristóbal viewpoint

Description

Free Walking Tour Cusco: Led by Cusco Guide (Jose Martinez) – Local Expert Since 2016 with 400+ treks to Machu Picchu Discover Cusco through the eyes of a local expert on this authentic walking tour that unveils the city’s most iconic landmarks, Inca remains, and hidden streets. Learn how Inca and Spanish cultures merged to shape the character of the former capital of the Inca Empire. Begin at the Inca statue in Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco’s historic center. Nearby is the center of the ancient Inca trails, which is why Cusco is often called the Rome of South America. Stroll along Sun Street (Calle del Sol) toward the Sun Temple (Qoricancha) — home to the finest Inca stonework, the temple walls reserved for sacred uses, and some of the best-preserved Inca masonry in the city. Here you’ll uncover Inca rituals, astronomy, and belief systems that guided daily life and sacred practice. Continue to Cusicancha, an original Inca neighborhood that reveals ancient urban housing planning and the palace of Inca Roca. See massive stone blocks—some weighing between 2 and 8 tons—that demonstrate the extraordinary precision and engineering of Inca builders. Don’t miss the Twelve-Angled Stone, one of Cusco’s most photographed masterpieces of Inca architecture. From there, wander into the artistic district of San Blas, famous for narrow cobblestone streets, traditional artisan workshops, and colonial balconies. Pause at its peaceful fountain and charming square before ascending to the San Cristóbal viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Cusco’s red-tiled rooftops and surrounding mountains. Experience the magic, history, and spirit of Cusco in just a few hours—guided by a passionate local expert who has personally hiked to Machu Picchu more than 300 times.

Includes

An authorized local tour guide. A walking tour passing by the most important sites in downtown. We only pass by Cusco sites (outside), so no ticket is needed.

Important Information

• Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide) will be waiting for you in front of the Inca statue at the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) in downtown Cusco. He always wears a red T-shirt with the 'Free Walking Tour Cusco' logo. www.freewalkingtourcusco.com

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund