Cusco Walking Tour

Few cities in the world pack as much history into a single street as Cusco does. This walking tour takes you through the neighborhoods, alleys, and plazas where the Inca Empire and the Spanish colonial world collided, and where that collision is still visible in every wall, stone, and facade. Instead of watching the city from a bus window, you walk it at ground level, with a local guide who knows the stories that no sign explains.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-tour assistance.
• Transfers in tourist transportation to the White Christ statue.
• Professional private guide in English — Spanish.
• Assistance during the whole tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Cusco.
• Tips.
• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

The Walking Tour in Cusco offers a unique opportunity to explore the Inca city differently, with flexible hours to accommodate your schedule and preferences.

To start the tour, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a 20-minute journey to Cristo Blanco, located on the "El Calvario" hill, also known as Pukamuku hill. This statue of Christ was gifted to the people of Cusco as a token of gratitude by the Arab Palestinian community. From there, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the city and an impressive landscape of Cusco, famously shaped like a puma. Our walk will begin, and we'll pass by the archaeological remains of Sacsayhuaman.

As we descend, we'll reach the San Cristobal viewpoint, home to the Qolqas. We'll stroll through the picturesque streets of one of the most popular neighborhoods in ancient Cusco and visit the Colonial Aqueduct of Sapantiana, whose name derives from the Quechua words "Sanpan," meaning "unique," and "Tiana," roughly translating to "seat." This aqueduct sits at an altitude of 3,500 meters above the P'ujru River.

This colonial hydraulic structure was primarily built with four-level arches, possibly using stone elements from the sacred Huaca of Sapantiana, located a few meters away. It was used to channel and transport water from one peak to another. You'll have the opportunity to take photos here and enjoy the views along 7 Borreguitos Street (Seven Little Lambs Street) and its charming alleys.

Our next destination is the Artisan neighborhood of San Blas, also known as "T'oqokachi", which means "Cave of Salt" in Quechua. This is a typical and picturesque district where you'll find the San Blas Church. Many artisans have their workshops and craft stores here. It's full of cafes, restaurants, museums, and art galleries. We'll walk through its narrow, steep streets lined with old houses built by the Spanish over significant Inca foundations. We'll make a stop at the famous Twelve-Angle Stone for some photos.

We'll continue our walk to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, known as "Auccay Pata" during the Inca period, meaning "The Most Important Site." It was a large square approximately 250 meters long by 120 meters wide, divided into large courts and Inca enclosures. This site marked the origin of Cusco as a city and served as a center for the exchange of products, ideas, traditions, and customs, becoming the political and economic hub before the arrival of the Spanish in 1533.

We'll learn the names of the streets, the portals surrounding Plaza de Armas, and the stories that official history tends to leave out. The square is the perfect place to stop for a coffee or a meal at one of the many restaurants surrounding it. We'll then proceed to Plaza Espinar, where you can still see the bullet holes on the facade of the Convent of La Merced, left from a skirmish between Pierolistas and Caceristas.

Our final stop is the local San Pedro Market, where you'll experience everyday Cusco at its most direct. This market operates daily and offers a variety of goods: local crafts, fresh juices, cheeses, large breads, tropical fruits, herbs, spices, coca leaves, and a few items that are harder to classify. The prices are fair and the quality is consistently good. Take as much time as you want to explore the stalls and pick up traditional souvenirs before we wrap up the tour.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-tour assistance.
• Transfers in tourist transportation to Cristo Blanco.
• Professional private guide in English and Spanish.
• Assistance throughout the tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Cusco.
• Tips.
• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Bring a water bottle and some snacks.
• Dress in layers, as the weather in Cusco can change quickly.
• Bring a camera to capture the experience.
• Keep an eye on your personal belongings.

To start your reservation process please send us the following information:

• Name and surname:
• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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