Cusco City Tour – Cusco’s Best Walking Excursion

Duration: 1 Day
Departure: Cusco
Availability: Everyday
Destination: Sacsayhuaman

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Explore the vibrant history and culture of Cusco with our immersive walking excursion of city. Starting in Santa Ana square, one of the city’s earliest Spanish neighborhoods, enjoy a panoramic view before delving into Cusco’s rich past. 

Walk down Cuesta Santa Ana to the Street of Conquest, where the Spanish first entered the city in 1535, and learn about Tawantinsuyu, the Inca Empire. Then visit the awe-inspiring Sacsayhuaman, the largest archaeological site in South America.

Take a break and relax with a cup of Muña tea at a local store and browse products made from luxurious Baby Alpaca wool before moving on to  the artistic enclave of Villa San Blas. 

Discover Hatun Rumiyoc, home to the famous 12-angled stone, and stroll through Plaza Nazarenas, Cusco’s most exclusive area.

Conclude your tour with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling traditional dishes like guinea pig, rocoto relleno, costillar frito, fresh salads, and chicha, a local corn-based beverage. 

Join this unforgettable excursion through the heart of Cusco.

Inclusions

  • Experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Transportation to Sacsayhuaman
  • Bus ticket
  • Muña Tea
  • Lunch including chicha (a local beverage)

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

This full-day tour starts at Santa Ana Square with its high elevation that allows you breathtaking views of Cusco. It’s the perfect spot to begin a historical journey through the city.

Stroll over to the Street of Conquest for a walk back in time to when the Spanish conquistadors first moved into Cusco in 1535. This is a great place to learn about the Inca Empire, Tawantinsuyu.

Next, head on to Sacsayhuaman, the largest archeology site in South America with its magnificent Inca architecture, terraces, and huacas (religious sites). Then take a break at a local store where you can browse or shop products made from the finest Alpaca fiber while sipping a cup of Muña tea.

Resume your walk and arrive at Villa San Blas, the artistic neighborhood that is home to local artists. It boasts a vibrant atmosphere, especially at night when bars come to life with live music.

Continue walking to Hatun Rumiyoc or “The Place of Big Stones” that showcases the Incas’ impressive engineering skills through the 12-angled stone, a feat considering the hardness of the green diorite used. 

Stroll through Plaza Nazarenas, Cusco’s most high-end area, passing by historical landmarks like San Francisco de Borja, South America’s first school, and the Inca Museum on your way to the main square.

Finally, Plaza de Armas, the vibrant main square of Cusco. This is the last leg of the city tour and boasts historical building standing next to each other including five significant churches. It is also the melting pot of locals and tourists. 

Conclude the tour with lunch at a local restaurant that serves traditional dishes of the region such as guinea pig, rocoto relleno, costillar frito, fresh salads, and chichi, a local drink made with corn.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses

 

Prices

Prices are per person in USD, based on group size. We do not have fixed-date group departures. If you do not want to book a private trek, please see our Trekkers Wanted page for a list of open departures within your dates

From
US$ 70 per person

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