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Cusco Free City Tour

  • 847 reviews | 10,103 travellers
    The tour was good, good guide and good explanations, but we were 30 people and it seemed excessive to me, it was difficult to follow and listen with so many. I would limit it to 15, which is already a lot too.
    8 Cristina

Don't miss our fantastic guided tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. You'll discover the beautiful Plaza de Armas square, the San Blas neighbourhood, and so much more.

Don't miss our fantastic guided tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. You'll discover the beautiful Plaza de Armas square, the San Blas neighbourhood, and so much more.

Cusco Free City Tour

The tour meets at the selected time in the centre of Cusco. From here we begin our free tour, heading back to the origins of the city, when it was founded by the indigenous Inca civilization.

On the southern corner of the Plaza Regocijo, you'll come across the exterior of the Casa del Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. In front of this colonial mansion, we'll tell you about the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, the most famous Peruvian chronicler and writer of the colonial period, considered the father of Peruvian literature.

Next, we'll make our way to the Plaza de San Francisco, where we'll see its spectacular botanical garden filled with plants native to the Andes region. Plants such as llaulli, el yacon, cedroncillo, molle and even queuña are some of the highlights of this beautiful botanical garden.

From here we'll head onto the Colegio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes, the oldest public school in Cusco, founded by Simón Bolívar in 1825. We'll continue the tour passing by the Arch of Santa Clara, representative of the city's colonial style

Our next stop will be the San Pedro Market, the perfect place for an initiation into local cuisine! Then the free tour continues around one of the most important squares in the city: Plaza de Armas. It's here that you can find the Compañía de Jesús Cathedral - built on the site of ancient Inca ruins.

Another highlight of the tour will be the Calle del Sol, or "Inti Kijllu" in the Quechua language, one of the very few originals from the Inca period. The last two stops will be at the Palace of the Inca Pachaquteq and the exterior of the Church of Santo Domingo and the temple of Qoricancha. We'll learn all about these historical and religious sites.

Finally, we'll end the free tour of Cusco after two and a half hours.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're in a larger group, we recommend booking our private tour of Cusco.

Important

Please note that the order of the itinerary, including the starting and ending points, may vary depending on the time you do the activity.

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Price

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Duration

2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English speaking guide specialized in the history of Cusco

Not included

Transport

Food

Tips

When to book?

You can book up until 3 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Free Walking Tours Peru Show more

  • Free Walking Tours Peru

    Corporate name: PERALTA CHAMBI JHON ELVIS

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

    A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Plaza Regocijo.

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