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A group of people posing in front of a fountain with a statue in the center, under a partly cloudy sky. 1
A narrow cobblestone street with stone walls, a blue gate, and people sitting and walking. 2
A group of people standing on a stone platform overlooking a mountainous landscape. 3
A historic stone church with a bell tower and a large dome, surrounded by a paved area with pedestrians and a street in the background. 4
Two women in traditional attire walking a white llama on a cobblestone street. 5
By Cusco Guide

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 74 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • 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.

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Plaza Mayor de, Cusco 08002, Peru | I’ll meet you in front of the Inca Statue in the center of Cusco’s Plaza de Armas. You’ll easily spot me — I’ll be wearing a red “Free Walking Tour Cusco” T-shirt. All tours are personally led by me, Jose Martinez, your local expert guide.
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Free Walking Tour Cusco: Views, History & Food Tasting

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes2h 15m
    2h 15m
  • English
Price details
P 74.08 x 1 AdultP 74.08
Total
Price is P 74.08

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Led by a licensed and experienced local guide
  • Inclusions
    A walking tour of Cusco’s most famous downtown landmarks
  • Inclusions
    All sites are viewed from the outside — no tickets needed
  • Exclusions
    Tips for your guide (this tour is pay-what-you-feel!)
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and snacks
  • Exclusions
    Optional entrance fees for sites you choose to enter
  • Exclusions
    Tips for photos with llamas or alpacas

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, People with altitude sickness

What you can expect

  • 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Plaza Mayor de, Cusco 08002, Peru | I’ll meet you in front of the Inca Statue in the center of Cusco’s Plaza de Armas. You’ll easily spot me — I’ll be wearing a red “Free Walking Tour Cusco” T-shirt. All tours are personally led by me, Jose Martinez, your local expert guide.
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru