Walking tour in Cusco

The Walking Tour in Cusco is the perfect activity for your first day in the city, as it will help you acclimate and start discovering its many charms. During the tour, we’ll visit the most important places in Cusco and also show you the best spots for shopping, enjoying local cuisine, having a drink, and making the most of your day.

Highlights

Start of the tour in the mountains near Cusco

Sacsayhuamán: Optional visit to the archaeological remains of this impressive Inca fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

San Blas: Tour through this artistic and historic neighborhood, with steep streets, colonial houses, and artisan workshops.

Main Square of Cusco: Visit the Stone of the Twelve Angles and walk around the main square, including the Cathedral.

San Pedro Local Market: Final stop at this market, offering a great variety of local products, fruits, herbs, and curiosities such as bottled snakes.

🌍 Travel itinerary

The tour consists of a route that begins in the mountains and descends toward the city center.

We’ll start the tour in one of the mountains surrounding Cusco, where the White Christ (Cristo Blanco) stands, offering an impressive panoramic view of the city.

📅Sacsayhuamán

On our way down to the city center, we’ll pass (optional entrance) by the archaeological remains of Sacsayhuamán, an impressive walled complex built with massive stones. This site is a great example of the Incas’ incredible stonework mastery. Sacsayhuamán has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

📅San Blas

Our first stop will be the neighborhood of San Blas a district full of art and history, home to an important parish and many artists and their workshops. We’ll walk through its narrow and steep streets to admire old colonial houses built upon the foundations of ancient Inca structures.

📅Main Square of Cusco

We’ll make a stop at the Stone of the Twelve Angles. Then, we’ll continue toward Cusco’s Main Square the social heart of the city. Here, we’ll admire its beautiful fountain and the impressive Cathedral.

📅San Pedro Local Market

Our final stop will be at the San Pedro Local Market, which is open every day of the week and offers a wide variety of products such as pastries, fresh juices, delicious cheeses, huge loaves of bread, tropical fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices, fresh coca leaves, and even unusual items like bottled snakes, animal snouts, and heads used in soups. You’ll have as much time as you wish to explore the many market stalls. Get inspired by the unique and colorful atmosphere of this special place.

Includes

Transportation to Cristo Blanco.
Visits to the mentioned attractions and sites.
Professional tour guide.

Not Included

Personal expenses

Recommendations

Sunscreen.
Sunglasses.
Water bottle.
Extra money.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tour

Is the tour suitable for all ages?

Yes, it’s suitable for all ages, but the walks around San Blas can be steep and require a certain level of physical fitness. For those seeking a more complete experience, you can opt for the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu 1-Day Tour. In this case, visitors are advised to have a basic level of fitness, as the ascent to Huayna Picchu includes sections with steep stairs.

What type of clothing and footwear should I wear?

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing, appropriate walking shoes, and protection from the sun and rain.

Yes, especially in the San Pedro Market and in the San Blas neighborhood, where you will find crafts and local products.