Highlights
- Walk through Cusco with an experienced local guide.
- Walk along Sun Street, once home to the Chosen Women of the Inca Empire.
- Discover an Inca palace with 8-ton stones fitted together perfectly.
- Discover San Blas, Cusco’s charming and artistic neighborhood.
- Fruit tastings, ceviche class, or Pisco Sour tasting.
Description
Free Walking Tour Cusco: Historic Center, Food Experiences & Panoramic Views
Discover the authentic side of Cusco with Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide), an independent local guide who has been sharing the city's history, culture, and traditions since 2016.
Explore the former capital of the Inca Empire as you walk through ancient Inca streets, colonial plazas, hidden alleys, and the artistic San Blas neighborhood. Each departure follows a unique route, allowing you to choose the experience that best matches your interests.
During the tour, you’ll discover:
The map of Inca Cusco, designed in the shape of a sacred puma.
The beginning of the Inca Trail network, hidden within the city.
Sun Street (Intikijllu), where perfectly fitted Inca walls have stood for centuries.
Llamas and alpacas along the way.
Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the fascinating history of Cusco’s most important Inca temple.
The remains of an Inca palace, showcasing Inca urban planning and architecture.
A street lined with massive Inca stones, some weighing more than eight tons.
The famous Twelve-Angled Stone, one of Cusco’s most iconic landmarks.
The artistic San Blas neighborhood, known for its charming streets and local character.
San Blas Market, where you can experience part of everyday local life (not on the 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM tours).
San Blas viewpoint, with beautiful views across the city.
Depending on the departure time and availability, complimentary local experiences such as seasonal fruit tastings, a ceviche-making demonstration with tasting, or a Pisco Sour demonstration and tasting.
Tour Details
Duration: 2–2.25 hours
Group size: Maximum 10 participants
Guide: Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide)
Price: Tip-based (pay what you feel the experience is worth)
Booking fee: US$1.20 per person to reserve your place
Join an independent local guide and experience Cusco through its history, culture, cuisine, and breathtaking viewpoints—not just its monuments.
Includes
Led by a licensed and experienced local guide
A walking tour of Cusco’s most famous downtown landmarks
All sites are viewed from the outside — no tickets needed
Excludes
Tips for your guide (this tour is pay-what-you-feel!)
Drinks and snacks
Optional entrance fees for sites you choose to enter
Tips for photos with llamas or alpacas
Important Information
- Please Read: This is a tip-based walking tour. There is no fixed price — your guide is paid entirely through gratuities. The booking fee only secures your spot and is not the tour price.
Meeting Point: Your guide, Jose Martinez (Cusco Guide), will be waiting in front of the Inca statue at Plaza de Armas in downtown Cusco. He’ll be wearing a red T-shirt with the 'Free Walking Tour Cusco' logo.
The tour starts 5 minutes after the scheduled time.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
