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 & 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.
Daily Departure Options
7:30 AM – Historic Cusco & Panoramic Views
Perfect for early risers and altitude acclimatization. Visit Plaza de Armas, Intikijllu (Sun Street), the exterior of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), Inca Roca Palace, the Twelve-Angled Stone, San Blas, and finish at a panoramic viewpoint. No food or drink tastings included.
9:45 AM – Market, Fruit Tastings & Ceviche
Discover Cusco's history before visiting San Blas Market. Taste seasonal Andean fruits, learn about native ingredients, enjoy a live Peruvian ceviche demonstration with tasting, and end at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the city.
12:30 PM – Historic Center & Local Flavors
The most complete daytime experience. Explore Cusco's main Inca and colonial landmarks, visit San Blas Market, sample fresh seasonal fruits, enjoy a traditional ceviche demonstration and tasting, and learn about everyday life in Cusco.
3:00 PM – Afternoon History, Ceviche & Pisco Sour
Explore the historic center during the quieter afternoon hours, discover hidden streets and viewpoints, enjoy a ceviche demonstration and tasting, then finish with a classic Peruvian Pisco Sour demonstration and tasting.
6:00 PM – Evening Walk & Pisco Sour
Experience Cusco after dark as colonial streets and Inca walls are beautifully illuminated. Learn about local legends and traditions before ending the tour with a traditional Pisco Sour tasting.
Tour Details
Duration: 2–2.5 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
- Important
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
