Cusco Walking Tour with a local guide in English
Discover the Most Complete Cusco Walking Tour
Experience the ancient capital of the Incas on an authentic Cusco Walking Tour led by José Martinez, founder of Cusco Guide, a licensed local guide born and raised in Cusco. Since 2016, thousands of travelers have explored the city’s history, architecture, culture, and hidden streets through his walking experiences
Unlike many walking tours promoted by online travel agencies, this Walking Tour Cusco experience is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers, allowing a relaxed pace, personalized attention, and meaningful interaction with your guide.
Created for travelers who want to walk more, discover more, and understand more, this tour covers a larger portion of Cusco’s Historic Center than many standard walking tours, combining the city’s most important landmarks with hidden local gems.
Throughout the experience you’ll also receive practical recommendations for restaurants, cafés, museums, markets, and local experiences to help you enjoy the rest of your stay in Cusco.
Price: S/30 per person
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Maximum Group Size: 12 travelers
Cusco Walking Tour Itinerary
Begin in the historic Plaza de Armas, where you’ll discover the origins of the Inca capital and how Cusco became one of South America’s most fascinating colonial cities.
Walk to the exterior of Qoricancha (Sun Temple), once the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire, while learning about Inca engineering and the arrival of the Spanish.
Continue through original Inca streets to visit the world-famous Twelve-Angled Stone, ancient palaces, and the artistic neighborhood of San Blas, famous for its narrow streets, artisan workshops, and beautiful viewpoints.
Depending on the group’s interests, seasonal availability, and timing, the experience may also include seasonal fruit tastings, a short Peruvian ceviche demonstration and tasting, or a Pisco Sour preparation experience, adding a delicious local touch to your walking tour.
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Meeting Point
Please don’t get confused! We only meet in front of the Inca statue, located at the center of the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) in downtown Cusco. Look for the red “Free Walking Tour Cusco” T-shirt. Be on time — we start walking no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled time!