Free Walking Tour Cusco

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Jose Luis
Quality Verified Registered on September 04, 2018

Hi everyone! I am Jose Martinez founder of "Free Walking Tour Cusco". I was born in this city and have been a hiking guide in Machu Pichu for many years, in fact I have visited it more than 300 times. As a result, I decided to create my Free Tours company in 2016 for travelers to discover the true history of the ancient city of Cusco, with me you will discover a very authentic and local explanation about the capital of the Inca society. We currently form the team of 3 guides willing to make you discover this wonderful city and discover the most important things in Cusco.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

We will walk for just over 2 hours through the most emblematic places of the ancient city of Cusco. This interesting tour focuses on the city's history, architecture, art, and local customs. Throughout it we will discover stories, we will enjoy the best views of the Historic Center of Cusco, we will find unique Inca palaces. We'll see, for example, the Inca palace with the largest stones embedded in each other, selfies with llamas and alpacas as well as a panoramic view from the city. Places to be visited during the tour:
* We always start from KFC at Plaza de Armas.
* The Cathedral.
* The Plaza de Armas of Cusco city.
* The map of Cusco town, the "Puma town".
* The Sun street.
* The Sun temple (Qoricancha).
* The residence of Pachacutec, the ninth Inca.
* Gigantic Inca's stone walls.
* The twelve angled stone.
* The Spanish San Blas neighborhood.
* A pan view of Cusco city from San Blas neighborhood lookout.
* A ceviche class at 9:45 am, and 12:30 pm groups.
* Tasting of a veggy tapa at 3:00 pm  and 6:00 pm groups.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Portal de Carnes, Cusco 08002, Peru
    Portal de Carnes, Cusco 08002, Peru
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    Please, do not get confused! We only wait by "KFC Cusco" to the East between "McDonald's" and the "Cathedral of the City" at Plaza de Armas (Main Square) Cusco downtown always wearing a red T-shirt of "Free Walking Tour Cusco" or "Cusco Tour Guide". Ask for José Martínez. WhatsApp: +51945409798 Looking for day tours, or trekking to Machu Picchu? Visit us at: www.freewalkingtourcusco.com

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas de Cuzco where we will see the most important Spanish style architecture, churches, also on the way squares, etc.
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Calle Loreto, also named "Intik'ijllu" which means the "Sun street" to walk along of this unique inca's street on the way to the Sun temple.
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Qorikancha, where still lays part of the Sun temple, and the most beautiful or the most perfect fitted together stone wall of the incas.
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Kusicancha, where we will see a unique inca's neigborhood to have an idea of housing in the past.
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Inca Roca Palace - Hatunrumiyoc, where we will get an idea about the building of this block comprised of stones of 2 to 8 tons fitted together, a gigantic stones complex.
  • 6
    Outside visit
    San Blas Square, a unique Spanish style square, also mudbrick walls built on XVI, XVII century ending at San Blas neighborhood look out, and a impressive pan view of Cusco city.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Christie 30 Nov 2023
Plattsburgh

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
The tour was great we made several stops along the way like at a bar and got a demonstration of Pisco Sour and a restaurant for Tapas which was so unexpected but a nice surprise from learning about all the history of the this city I would definitely recommend I learned a lot about Cuzco Thank you !
Aaron 29 Nov 2023
Nashville

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
The 2:15 hours or so tour with Condor was fast and dense. We covered a lot of history, society, and sites. He speaks Spanish pretty fast, but not unintelligibly so. Lots of stairs and not at a leisurely pace, but he'll check in to make sure you're okay and offer you some agua florida to help with altitude adjustment. Offered to take lots of fun pictures. Hooks you up with the best local businesses to buy and experience things. Genuinely connected to and excited to share the local Incan history and culture. Positive and easy to talk to.
Luis 14 Nov 2023
Dublin

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Enrique fue un gran guía. Genial tour!
Delphine 23 Oct 2023
Paris

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
José Luis has very good knowledge of the city, its history and its architecture. The tour cover a good part of the city. We hadva good time.
Barbara 15 Oct 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Su conocimiento de la historia es amplio, conocimos lugares geniales, le gusta lo que hace, un dia domingo estaba firme para llevarnos en el tour. Felcidades!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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