FREE WALKING TOUR IN CUSCO

🥾 Itinerary – Free Walking Tour in Cusco (approx. 2 hours)

Our schedules are designed so you can enjoy the Free Walking Tour in Cusco at the time that best fits your trip:

• 🕒 10:45 a.m.
• 🕒 1:30 p.m.
• 🕒 3:30 p.m.
• 🕒 6:00 p.m. (only with a 1-day advance reservation)

Meeting point: Corner of Cusco Cathedral (Plaza de Armas)
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Language: Spanish or English (depending on the group)

1. Cusco Cathedral Basilica & Temple of Triumph

We begin our tour at the foot of Cusco’s majestic Cathedral, where you’ll learn about its religious symbolism and the blend of Andean and Catholic beliefs. We’ll also talk about the Temple of Triumph, the city’s first Christian church.

2. Plaza de Armas – Plaza of the Inca Warriors

Discover how this square witnessed key historical moments of the Inca Empire, the conquest, and the colonial era.

3. Sun Street (Calle del Sol) – Intik’ijllu

We connect with the Incas’ sacred route. You’ll learn about the Túpac Yupanqui Palace and Cusicancha, a great example of Inca urban planning.

4. Qoricancha – Temple of the Sun

From the outside, we’ll explain why this was the most powerful spiritual center in the Andean world.

5. Rimacpampa – The Puma Paw Relief

We’ll reveal one of Cusco’s best-kept secrets: the puma shape of ancient Cusco.

6. Pumaq Kurku – The Longest Inca Street

Learn about anti-seismic design and the perfection of Inca engineering on this centuries-old street.

7. 12-Angled Stone

A Cusco icon. We’ll show you how to spot it and understand its cultural and architectural significance.

8. Cusipata Square & Garcilaso House

Learn about the mestizo chronicler Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and his influence on Peru’s history.

9. San Francisco Square – Cusco Botanical Garden

We finish in one of the city’s most traditional squares, surrounded by history and Andean nature. 🌿 Final tip: At the end, your guide can recommend places to have lunch, try coffee, or keep exploring Cusco like a local.