Half-Day Walking Tour

• San Blas artistic neighborhood: Walk through the charming cobblestone streets, steep alleys, and historic workshops of Cusco's most famous artisans.
• 12-Angled Stone: Admire up close this legendary, colossal stone block on Hatun Rumiyoc street, a true symbol of flawless Incan masonry.
• San Pedro local market: Immerse yourself in the traditional colors, scents, and flavors of Cusco while exploring fresh fruit, textile, and Andean medicine stalls.
• Hidden streets and plazas: Discover lesser-known historic corners and narrow cobblestone alleys that still preserve their original Incan walls intact.

Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, is a vibrant city full of history, living culture, and ancestral legacy. To truly appreciate its grandeur, visiting the most famous monuments is not enough: walking its streets and discovering its everyday essence is an unforgettable experience.

This expert-guided walking tour invites you to discover Cusco beyond the traditional tourist routes. Starting at the colorful San Pedro Market, you will walk through the charming streets of the historic center while your guide shares fascinating stories about the past and present of this magical city.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco on foot: San Pedro – San Blas – Sapantiana – Borreguitos Street

We will begin the tour in the heart of Cusco, exploring the historic Plaza de Armas, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings. We will continue to the emblematic Stone of the 12 Angles, an extraordinary example of Inca engineering, before venturing into the narrow streets of the traditional San Blas neighborhood, famous for its artisan workshops and bohemian atmosphere. We will then walk along the picturesque Siete Borreguitos Street and climb up to the San Cristóbal Viewpoint, where we will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Imperial City.

Then, you will stroll through the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, famous for its narrow cobblestone streets and artist workshops. You will discover the Sapantiana colonial aqueduct, an engineering work that supplied water to Manco Inca's palace, and finally walk along the charming Borreguitos Street, considered one of the most picturesque and photogenic in all of Cusco.

Meals: — | Lodging: Hotel in Cusco not included

What's Included

• 🛡️ High-quality service and safety: Professional bilingual guide expert in Cusco history and assistance throughout the tour.
• 🚶 Guided walking tour: Visit to the main historical sites in downtown Cusco.

Not Included

• Qoricancha Temple entrance: Entrance to the interior of the temple (optional, with a separate ticket).
• Meals and purchases: Meals not included and personal purchases at the market.
• Tips: Optional but appreciated.