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This walking tour of Cusco will immerse you in its history and culture. Explore Plaza de Armas, colonial architecture, Inca sites, and lively markets on this unforgettable journey.

Highlights

• The tour starts at San Pedro market, a vibrant hub of Cusco life and culture.
• The guide explains the market’s history while walking through colorful stalls.
• Visit Cusco’s main square, with its stone pathways and lush, colorful gardens.

Description

The walking tour starts in the colorful San Pedro market; there is probably no better place to witness Cusquean life. Enjoy a firsthand look at how residents live day-to-day outside the postcard perfection of Cusco’s main square. The guide explains this Market’s history as its wanders through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, meals, fruit juice, bread, and shaman stalls. After, we visit Cusco’s main square. This busy and vibrant space marks the city’s colonial center, featuring wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens. Afterward, we will go to Qorikancha, where Santo Domingo’s convent sits atop the ancient temple. For some unknown reason, numerous invaders were awed by the splendor of this temple when they first arrived because, according to tradition, it was fully gold-plated.

Includes

Professional guide in English or Spanish

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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