{"id":663,"date":"2020-11-24T09:34:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T14:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/?page_id=663"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:39:26","slug":"free-walking-tour-cusco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/tours-cusco\/free-walking-tour-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"Free walking tour Cusco in the historic center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--Markup for citys-->\n\n<div id=\"tour-block_a9b5fae807555b7db8ca78cf04f863c5\" class=\"toursweb flex flex-col-reverse md:flex-col\">\n\n\n        <div class=\"container mb-2\">          \n                        <div class=\"mt-6\">\n                        <p id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"mb-0\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n            \n\n                    <h1 class=\"text-xl xl:text-3xl mb-2 font-bold text-gray-800\"> Free 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                                \n                        \n                        \n               \n            <\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>Discover the entire historic centre of Cusco with <strong>the best free walking tour in English<\/strong> (or in Spanish, if you prefer), led by qualified Indigenous guides. On our<strong> free tours of Cusco<\/strong>, you\u2019ll visit the most iconic sites from both the Inca and colonial periods.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-left -mt-2 mb-4 mr-4\" id=\"leer_mas_6a814f1c3e1f2\"><div class=\"leer-mas-contenido pt-2\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first stop will be in front of the <strong>Casa del Inca Garcilaso de la Vega<\/strong>, where our guide will share the story of the famous mestizo chronicler, born in this very house in 1539. From there, you&#8217;ll head to <strong>Plaza San Francisco<\/strong> and the renowned <strong>Colegio Nacional de Ciencias<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arco de <strong>Santa Clara<\/strong> is another highlight of this walking tour \u2013 a monument symbolising political unity between Peru and Bolivia. The route continues to <strong>San Pedro<\/strong> Market, Cusco\u2019s very first and still one of its most vibrant. During this walking adventure, you&#8217;ll also visit the <strong>Plaza de Armas and two impressive Inca archaeological sites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, our free tours focus on the rich history of Cusco and <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/\">Peru<\/a>. If you&#8217;re looking for an <strong>educational and cultural<\/strong> experience, join one of our free walking tours, and we\u2019re as original as Sandemans!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"leer-mas-boton underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div><script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($){\n            $(\"#leer_mas_6a814f1c3e1f2 .leer-mas-boton\").click(function(e){\n                e.preventDefault();\n                $(\"#leer_mas_6a814f1c3e1f2 .leer-mas-contenido\").fadeToggle(\"slow\");\n                if ($(this).text() === \"Read more\") {\n                    $(this).text(\"Hide\");\n                } else {\n                    $(this).text(\"Read more\");\n                }\n            });\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cac001a54887894f3c6c91846c8c82b\" id=\"h-operation-issue-of-this-tour\" style=\"color:#f40202\">OPERATION ISSUE OF THIS TOUR:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#147f08\">Make your free tour reservation now, even last-minute reservations are accepted! \u2014 We are operating all free tours in Cusco in English and Spanish \u2014 separate groups. Check the timetable below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6af9ef0d90d9232899629030eecda9c3\" id=\"h-francais\" style=\"color:#f40202\">FRAN\u00c7AIS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Si vous souhaitez participer au free tour \u00e0 pied en fran\u00e7ais, le pourboire minimum obligatoire est \u00e0 partir de 40 soles par personne. Vous pouvez v\u00e9rifier la disponibilit\u00e9 uniquement via WhatsApp au +51 958745640.<br>Horaires disponibles : du lundi au samedi \u00e0 09h00 et 12h30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Free Walking Tour Cusco 2026 \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddea | Lo Mejor del Centro Hist\u00f3rico \u00a1GRATIS!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCIe-WRv-Ik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\"><span class=\"fa fa-map-o\"><\/span>HIGHLIGHTS<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-51b3f865-d604-4515-8ded-ca68e51416d4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Meeting point<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>The <em>free walking tours<\/em> through the Historic Centre of Cusco start <strong>in front of the Chicha restaurant in Plaza Regocijo<\/strong> (Heladeros Street 290), look for the green vest. Please, don\u2019t confuse it with the Plaza de Armas!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">House of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (Exterior Visit)<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Your first steps in Cusco\u2019s Historic Centre will take you to what was once the home of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, considered <strong>the first cultural mestizo of Peru<\/strong> and the Americas, as he was the son of a Spanish conquistador and an Inca princess from the Tawantinsuyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in Cusco on April 12, 1539, Garcilaso de la Vega is the author of <em><strong>the Royal Commentaries of the Incas<\/strong><\/em>. In this work, he shares the history, traditions, and customs of the \u201cChildren of the Sun\u201d, drawing from the <strong>oral accounts passed down by his mother\u2019s family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60293\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-1.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-1-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-1-150x106.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-1-768x545.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Painting by Alonso Monroy after the 1650 earthquake in the city of Cusco.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But the story of the so-called \u201c<strong>Prince of the Writers of the New World<\/strong>\u201d begins within the walls of the 16th-century <strong>colonial mansion<\/strong> that your guide will show you at the very start of the <em>free walking tour<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"60298\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-2.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-2-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-2-150x106.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-2-768x545.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"60297\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-3.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-3-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-3-150x106.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-3-768x545.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Plaza Cusipata (also known as Plaza Regocijo), this colonial house was <strong>built on ancient Inca terraces<\/strong>. Its first owner was Pedro de O\u00f1ate. After his death, the home was occupied by Sebasti\u00e1n Garcilaso de la Vega and his wife, Isabel Chimpu Ocllo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, this <strong>historic and monumental house<\/strong> \u2013 where Peru\u2019s first mestizo was born and raised \u2013 is home to the <strong>Regional Historical Museum of Cusco.<\/strong> We highly recommend visiting it after your walk with us!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">San Francisco Square<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>From square to square \u2013 starting at Plaza Regocijo and heading to Plaza San Francisco, a lively and open public space where <strong>you&#8217;ll discover Cusco\u2019s Botanical Garden<\/strong>. At this stop, your guide will share fascinating insights into the native <strong>flora of the Andes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60317\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-7.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-7.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-7-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-7-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-7-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the garden, <strong>you&#8217;ll come across the <em>cantuta<\/em> or <em>kantu<\/em><\/strong> (<em>Cantua buxifolia<\/em>), <strong>Peru\u2019s national flower<\/strong>; the <em>American cedar<\/em> (<em>Cedrela odorata<\/em>); <em>u\u00f1a de gato<\/em> (<em>Uncaria tomentosa<\/em>); and the <em>avocado tree<\/em> (<em>Persea americana<\/em>), among other native species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the flora, Plaza San Francisco is dominated by the striking architecture of the colonial San Francisco Convent and Church. <strong>Built in the 16th century<\/strong> on the Inca terraces of Chaqnapata, <strong>its fa\u00e7ade will impress you with its intricate Plateresque style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60321\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-8.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-8.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-8-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-8-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-8-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60322\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-10.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-10.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-10-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-10-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-10-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60326\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-9.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-9.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-9-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-9-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-9-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60333\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-11.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-11.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-11-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-11-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-11-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Colegio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes (Exterior Visit)<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Farewell to flora, and welcome to science and knowledge at Cusco\u2019s <strong>first public school<\/strong>. Known locally as El Cienciano, this historic institution was <strong>founded in 1825<\/strong> by order of the <strong>liberator Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its early years, the school operated within the cloisters of the Church of the Society of Jesus, sharing the space with <strong>San Antonio Abad University<\/strong>. In 1828, <em>El Cienciano<\/em> was moved to its current location on <strong>Santa Clara Street<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-12.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60337\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-12.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-12-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-12-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-12-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The home of this iconic educational institution is part of Cusco\u2019s Monumental Zone, declared a UNESCO<strong> World Heritage Site<\/strong> for its unique <strong>blend of Inca and Spanish architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name Cienciano is also closely linked to sport, as it\u2019s shared by Cusco\u2019s <strong>most successful football club<\/strong>. In 2003, the Inca squad <strong>won the Copa Sudamericana<\/strong>, and the following year, they lifted the Recopa after defeating Argentina\u2019s <strong>Boca Juniors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Santa Clara Arch<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>After receiving your guide\u2019s insights just outside the oldest school in Cusco, <strong>you\u2019ll cross the Arch of Santa Clara<\/strong> \u2013 a beautiful piece of architecture built to celebrate the <strong>creation of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1836, <strong>Marshal Andr\u00e9s de Santa Cruz<\/strong> ordered the construction of a grand archway, <strong>featuring one main entrance and two smaller side arches<\/strong>, on the western corner of Plaza San Francisco, right next to the Colegio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Cruz was the driving force behind the idea of a <strong>confederated state between Peru and Bolivia<\/strong>. His vision became a reality in 1836, but the project faced strong opposition both at home and abroad. <strong>In 1839, the confederation was officially dissolved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, the semi-circular arch with its <strong>Ionic columns<\/strong> \u2013 now known as the Arco de Santa Clara \u2013 still stands proudly today, catching the eyes (and cameras) of visitors like you, who join us to explore the streets of Cusco\u2019s Historic Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"60359\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-14-1.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-14-1.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-14-1-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-14-1-145x150.webp 145w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-14-1-768x793.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60341\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-13.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-13.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-13-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-13-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-13-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">San Pedro Central Market<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>A bit of everything at great prices \u2013 <strong>welcome to Cusco\u2019s oldest food market<\/strong>! Opened on 7 June 1925, San Pedro Market has everything from native potatoes to the items needed for a traditional <strong>offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel (yes, the same man behind the famous Parisian tower), this market will charm you with its colours, aromas, flavours, and incredible variety of products that capture the cultural heart of the Andean world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before it opened, <strong>Cusco didn\u2019t have a main marketplace<\/strong>. During colonial times and the early years of the republic, <strong>vendors set up in Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Francisco<\/strong>, creating both chaos and pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was Mayor Manuel Silvestre Frisancho who came up with the <strong>idea to build San Pedro<\/strong>. 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https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-18-237x300.webp 237w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-18-119x150.webp 119w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-18-768x971.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"60371\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-19.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-19.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-19-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-19-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-19-768x476.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60372\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-21.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-21.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-21-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-21-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-21-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Plaza de Armas <\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>If Cusco is the \u201cnavel of the world,\u201d<strong> then the Plaza de Armas is the centre<\/strong> of that navel. So get ready to take your next steps towards this iconic urban space, where history, culture, and architecture come together in the heart of the <strong>Historical Capital of Peru<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-25.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60393\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-25.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-25-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-25-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-25-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as Auqaypata by the Incas, the square is <strong>surrounded by religious and civil buildings<\/strong>, all built on top of ancient temples and pre-Hispanic palaces. This blend of Andean and Western styles creates <strong>a space of unique architectural beauty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"60380\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-26.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-26.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-26-233x300.webp 233w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-26-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-26-768x991.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"60381\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-22.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-22.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-22-233x300.webp 233w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-22-116x150.webp 116w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-22-768x991.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-23.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60383\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-23.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-23-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-23-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-23-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the square, <strong>you\u2019ll see the Cathedral<\/strong>, the Convent of Santa Catalina, and the churches of El Triunfo, La Sagrada Familia, and La Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Jes\u00fas. <strong>You\u2019ll also notice the elegant archways<\/strong> and several balconied buildings, many of which now house shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the arrival of the Spanish, this space \u2013 then known as Aucaypata or Huacaypata \u2013 was dominated by impressive Inca stone structures such as the palaces of Amaru Cancha and Kiswar Cancha, as well as temples like Aclla Wasi and Suntur Wasi, among other important political and religious buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"60385\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-27.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-27.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-27-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-27-145x150.webp 145w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-27-768x793.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"799\" data-id=\"60379\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-28.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-28.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-28-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-28-145x150.webp 145w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-28-768x792.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tupac Amaru I and Tupac Amaru II<\/strong> were executed in this very square in 1572 and 1781, respectively. Both events symbolically marked the end of the Inca nobility. But their sacrifice was not in vain \u2013 they left behind a powerful <strong>legacy of honour and bravery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re here, don\u2019t miss the chance to <strong>snap a photo of the beautiful water fountain<\/strong> at the centre of the square. Donated by the city of New York in 1908, it was later crowned with <strong>a statue of Manco Capac<\/strong>, the legendary founder of Inca civilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-24.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60389\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-24.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-24-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-24-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-24-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Basilica Cathedral (Exterior Visit)<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>On the steps of Cusco\u2019s main temple \u2014 just a few steps from the Plaza de Armas \u2014 your guide will share the story of <strong>Peru\u2019s very first cathedral<\/strong>. With its impressive size, it\u2019s considered the second largest in the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its origins date back to the period between 1560 and 1664. During those years, <strong>architect Juan Miguel de Veramendi<\/strong> led the construction of the Cathedral Basilica. He was later succeeded by Juan Correa, who continued the monumental project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"60410\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-6-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-6-1.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-6-1-258x300.webp 258w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-6-1-129x150.webp 129w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-6-1-768x892.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"60418\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-5-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-5-1.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-5-1-258x300.webp 258w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-5-1-129x150.webp 129w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-5-1-768x892.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"749\" data-id=\"60414\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-4-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-4-1.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-4-1-300x290.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-4-1-150x145.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-4-1-768x742.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1615, master builder Miguel Guti\u00e9rrez Sencio took over the project and completed it in 1649. Designed in the <strong>Andean Baroque style<\/strong>, the Cathedral\u2019s atrium offers a <strong>stunning view of the Plaza de Armas<\/strong> and the surrounding Cusco mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in religious art, we highly recommend visiting the inside of the Cathedral. Built in the <strong>Renaissance style<\/strong>, its chapels house <strong>valuable collections<\/strong> that showcase the deep sensitivity and talent of colonial-era artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-29.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60422\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-29.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-29-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-29-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-29-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Loreto Street or Sun Street<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>And suddenly, you\u2019ll feel your steps taking you back to imperial Cusco \u2014 a time when the <strong>Sun<\/strong> was worshipped, and Mother Earth <strong>was honoured<\/strong>. That\u2019s what happens when you let your imagination wander along this <strong>street filled with history and ancient memory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inti K\u2019ijllu<\/strong> (Street of the Sun), as the ancestors called it in Quechua, <strong>was later renamed Calle Loreto by the Spanish<\/strong>. But beyond its name, this pedestrian street still preserves the massive stone walls that define pre-Hispanic architecture. Flanked by <strong>Amaru Cancha and Aclla Wasi<\/strong>, Inti K\u2019ijllu links the Plaza de Armas with Pampa del Castillo Street, another iconic spot in the \u201cnavel of the world\u201d \u2014 the city we\u2019re discovering together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-51.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60613\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-51.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-51-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-51-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-51-768x476.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60598\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-53.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-53.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-53-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-53-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-53-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"482\" data-id=\"60597\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-54.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-54.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-54-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-54-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-54-768x478.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"60596\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-55.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-55.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-55-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-55-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-55-768x476.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Alpacas and Llamas (optional)<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Charming, eye-catching, and sometimes a little cheeky, llamas and alpacas are<strong> iconic animals of the Andes<\/strong>. Getting close to them, giving them a gentle stroke, and snapping a photo by their side is a must-do experience for many travellers who come to Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If time allows and your guide thinks it\u2019s appropriate, you may even get the chance to interact <strong>with them right on the streets of Cusco<\/strong>. Spanish chroniclers once described llamas and alpacas as the \u201c<strong>sheep and horses of the Andes<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Andes, llamas are still used as pack animals \u2014 there are even <strong>herders today who travel with them<\/strong>. Alpacas, on the other hand, are prized for <strong>their wool, which is used to weave warm<\/strong> ponchos, jumpers, blankets, and traditional chullos (Andean hats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proud and unpredictable, it\u2019s best to approach them calmly. <strong>Be patient, kind, and earn their trust<\/strong>. That way, you\u2019ll avoid startling them \u2014 and trust us, you <strong>don\u2019t want to see them in a bad mood!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the opportunity to ask your guide <strong>what llamas and alpacas do when they\u2019re annoyed\u2026<\/strong> the answer might surprise you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"60466\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-41.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-41.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-41-258x300.webp 258w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-41-129x150.webp 129w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-41-768x892.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"60477\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-40.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-40.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-40-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-40-145x150.webp 145w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-40-768x793.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"60465\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-37.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-37.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-37-291x300.webp 291w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-37-145x150.webp 145w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-37-768x793.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Palace of Inca Pachacutec<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>In the heart of the Historic Centre lie the architectural remains and structures of what was once the palace of Pachacutec (1438 to 1478 AD), the Sapan Inca who <strong>solidified Cusco\u2019s dominance<\/strong> in the high Andes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as <strong>La Qasana<\/strong> during Inca times, the palace <strong>featured several canchas<\/strong> or courtyards with vibrant gardens, all surrounded by eight impressive chambers <strong>built with massive stone blocks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the conquistadors took over Cusco, Pachacutec\u2019s Qasana became the <strong>headquarters of the Spanish army<\/strong>. After Peru\u2019s independence was declared, it continued to serve a military purpose,<strong> this time under Peruvian command<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visits to Pachacutec\u2019s palace are only available <strong>Monday to Friday<\/strong>, as part of the <em>free walking tours<\/em> that begin at <strong>10:00 and 13:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-42.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60499\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-42.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-42-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-42-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-42-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"482\" data-id=\"60494\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-43.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-43.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-43-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-43-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-43-768x478.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60496\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-44.webp\" alt=\"Free walking tour Cusco en el centro hist\u00f3rico\" class=\"wp-image-60496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-44.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-44-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-44-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-44-768x477.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Church of Santo Domingo and Qoricancha (Exterior Visit)<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Here, your guide will tell you all about<strong> Andean Baroque<\/strong>, an artistic style that emerged in Peru during colonial times. You\u2019ll also learn about <strong>the importance of Qoricancha<\/strong>, the Inca temple where worship was dedicated to the Sun god, the Moon goddess \u2014 and also to the rainbow and lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Qoricancha means <strong>\u201cgolden enclosure\u201d in Quechua<\/strong>. When the Spanish arrived, its walls <strong>were covered in gold plates<\/strong>, which were later removed by the conquistadors. The temple also served as a centre for <strong>astronomical observation and study<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-45.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60506\" style=\"width:1111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-45.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-45-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-45-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-45-768x478.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 16th century, <strong>the Inca walls<\/strong> of Qoricancha served as the foundation for the construction of the colonial Convent and Church of Santo Domingo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building Catholic temples on top of Inca sacred sites <strong>was a religious, ideological, and cultural strategy<\/strong> designed to symbolically show that Western gods were superior to the Andean deities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this, many ancient beliefs survived or blended with Catholic rituals, <strong>giving rise to the religious syncretism<\/strong> that can still be seen in various artistic and cultural expressions today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, this architectural complex stands as a powerful <strong>symbol of Andean-Spanish fusion<\/strong>. The colonial church and the Inca walls of Qoricancha are <strong>lasting witnesses to Cusco\u2019s imperial past<\/strong> and colonial legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"481\" data-id=\"60510\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-48.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-48.webp 775w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-48-300x186.webp 300w, 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https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-47-150x93.webp 150w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Free-walking-tour-Cusco-en-el-centro-historico-47-768x476.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#daec9c;color:#000000;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">End of the tour<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>The <em>free walking tour<\/em> of Cusco\u2019s Historic Centre ends <strong>near Santo Domingo<\/strong>, just a 5-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas in the \u201cArchaeological Capital of Peru\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\"><span class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/span>TIMETABLE<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>We offer departures for our Free Tour in Cusco in the morning schedule at 10:00 hrs (10:00 AM) every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the afternoon schedule, we have departures at 13:00 hrs (1:00 PM) and 15:30 hrs (3:30 PM) from Monday to Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our tours are available in Spanish and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Language<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00<\/td><td>Every day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"3\">English<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"6\">2.5 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13:00<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">From Monday to Saturday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00<\/td><td>Every day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"3\">Spanish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13:00<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">From Monday to Saturday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"4\">We don&#8217;t operate on January 1. The tour duration is approx.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fran\u00e7ais:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Si vous souhaitez participer au free tour \u00e0 pied en fran\u00e7ais, le pourboire minimum obligatoire est \u00e0 partir de 40 soles par personne. Vous pouvez v\u00e9rifier la disponibilit\u00e9 uniquement via WhatsApp au +51 958745640.<br>Horaires disponibles : du lundi au samedi \u00e0 09h00 et 12h30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\"><span class=\"fa fa-map-marker\"><\/span>WHERE?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meeting Point: <\/strong>Meet us at Heladeros street 298 in front of Chicha Restaurant \u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wsiq2tZwnEwsdhFZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to get in there?<\/a>, <strong>Look for the green vest<\/strong>. Please, don\u2019t get confused with the Plaza de Armas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-look-for-the-chicha-restaurant\">Look for the Chicha Restaurant<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/free-tour-meeting-point-chicha-restaurant-1.jpg\" alt=\"free walking tour cusco meeting point\" class=\"wp-image-4769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/free-tour-meeting-point-chicha-restaurant-1.jpg 412w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/free-tour-meeting-point-chicha-restaurant-1-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/free-tour-meeting-point-chicha-restaurant-1-150x127.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-our-clients\">Our clients<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/free-walking-tours-cusco-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/free-walking-tours-cusco-3.webp 700w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/free-walking-tours-cusco-3-300x254.webp 300w, https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/free-walking-tours-cusco-3-150x127.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-\"><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\"><span class=\"fa fa-credit-card\"><\/span>PRICE<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>Booking the tour is completely free! \ud83c\udf81<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the tour, feel free to tip your guide based on the quality of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Travel tip: Remember to bring cash on the day of the tour (we accept Peruvian soles, US dollars, or euros). We currently do not accept card payments or bank transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\"><span class=\"fa fa-pencil-square-o\"><\/span>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-th\"><\/i> <strong>Tour Type:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a free, non-private group tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i class=\"fab fa-accessible-icon\"><\/i> <strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i class=\"far fa-check-circle\"><\/i> <b>Included:<\/b> Professional tour guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i class=\"far fa-hand-paper\"><\/i> <strong>What do I bring?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sweaters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raincoats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain ponchos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-slip shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash (Peruvian soles, American dollars or Euros) for the tip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=51958745640&amp;text=Hello,%20Can%20you%20help%20me%20pls?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+51 958745640<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=51984479073&amp;text=Hello,%20Can%20you%20help%20me%20pls?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+51 984479073<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\"><span class=\"fa fa-file-text-o\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-container acordeon-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Why choose our Free Walking Tour in Cusco?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>With <strong>over 10 years of experience<\/strong>, professional local guides, and more than 500,000 happy travelers, we&#8217;re one of Cusco&#8217;s most trusted walking tour companies. Our reputation is backed by <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wsiq2tZwnEwsdhFZA\">1,900<\/a>+ Google reviews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.pe\/Attraction_Review-g294314-d19259754-Reviews-Free_Walking_Tours_Peru-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html\">900<\/a>+ TripAdvisor reviews, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/freewalkingtourscusco\/\">200<\/a>+ Facebook recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What&#8217;s the difference between a Free Walking Tour and a Paid Tour in Cusco?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>With a traditional paid tour, you pay a fixed price in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our Free Walking Tour, you reserve your spot for free and decide how much to tip your guide at the end based on your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This approach motivates our guides to deliver outstanding service on every tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What is the difference between the Free Walking Tour and the traditional Cusco City Tour?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>C<strong>usco Free Walking Tour:<\/strong> This is a walking tour through the historic center covering the outside of main plazas, streets, and the San Pedro Market. It has no set fee; it works on a pay-what-you-want tip basis at the end of the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditional Cusco City Tour<\/strong>: This is a paid tour combining transport and guided walks that lets you enter the inside of the Cathedral and the Sun Temple (Qorikancha). Plus, it includes visits to the 4 nearby archaeological sites: Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay (requires the <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/blog\/cusco-tourist-ticket\/\">Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/a>). Learn more details about our <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/tours-cusco\/city-tour-cusco-with-sacsayhuaman-4-ruins\/\">Cusco City Tour with 4 incan ruins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Does the Free Walking Tour include San Pedro Market or the San Blas neighborhood?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour includes several highlights throughout Cusco&#8217;s Historic Center, including the famous San Pedro Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d also like to explore Cusco&#8217;s bohemian neighborhood, we recommend joining our <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/tours-cusco\/free-walking-tour-san-blas-panoramic-views-cusco\/\">Free Walking Tour of San Blas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Is the Cusco Free Walking Tour offered in separate English and Spanish groups?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes. To ensure a seamless and personalized experience, we organize 100% separate groups by language: one exclusive group in Spanish and another in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tour is led by an expert local guide so you can enjoy the history of Cusco in your preferred language without interruptions or back-and-forth translations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What is the itinerary for the Free Walking Tour in Cusco?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Our Free Walking Tour Cusco covers the most iconic spots in the historic center on an easy walk lasting around 2 to 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inca Garcilaso de la Vega House (outside view).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>San Francisco Square, Ciencias y Artes School, and the Santa Clara Arch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>San Pedro Central Market (exploring local food and artisan goods).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cusco Main Square (Plaza de Armas) and the Cathedral (outside view).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loreto Street (traditional Inca stonework) and a stop with llamas and alpacas (optional).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inca Pachacutec Palace and Qorikancha \/ Santo Domingo Church (outside view).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to dive into the detailed history of each stop, check out photos, and get practical travel tips, read our complete Cusco Walking Tour itinerary guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Does the Cusco Free Walking Tour include visits to Inca sites and historic streets?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes. During the tour, we\u2019ll walk through the most famous Inca streets in the historic center, such as Hatun Rumiyoc (home to the famous 12-Angled Stone and the 13-Angled Stone) and Romeritos Street. Additionally, we will see important Inca sites from the outside, including the Palace of Inca Roca and the Cusicancha Palace (the birthplace of Inca Pachacutec).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Does the Cusco Free Tour require a lot of physical effort or steep uphill walks?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>No, the walking tour is easy and does not require high physical effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other routes in the city, our walk takes place 100% on flat ground, with no steep inclines or exhausting stairs. The itinerary is paced gently so you can comfortably enjoy the history and architecture of Cusco&#8217;s historic center while adjusting to the altitude. It is suitable for all ages and families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Is the Free Tour wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes, strollers are fully allowed. We recommend lightweight strollers that are easy to maneuver on cobblestone streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Free Tour is not wheelchair-friendly or suitable for severe mobility limitations. The streets in the Historic Center feature uneven cobblestones, narrow sidewalks, and high steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Traveling in a wheelchair?<br>To ensure a comfortable, fully accessible experience at your own pace, we recommend booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/tours-cusco\/cusco-private-tours-and-walks\/\">private tour<\/a>, where we can adapt the route to flat pathways and accessible ramps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Is the Cusco Free Walking Tour good for kids and families?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s a family-friendly activity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy pace: The walk is dynamic, steady, and relaxed, with frequent stops at main squares and key sights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kid-friendly duration: It lasts around 2.5 hours, making it comfortable for children of all ages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pro-tip: We recommend bringing water, sunscreen, and a light snack for the little ones during the tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Is the meeting point at Cusco&#8217;s Main Square (Plaza de Armas) or where are we located?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p><strong>No, we do not meet at the Main Square<\/strong>. Our exact meeting point is <strong>in front of Chicha Restaurant<\/strong> (half a block from Regocijo Square) in the historic center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for our team wearing <strong>distinctive green vests<\/strong>. You can open our <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wsiq2tZwnEwsdhFZA\">exact meeting point location on Google Maps<\/a> to get there directly without getting mixed up with third-party operators.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Do I need the Cusco Tourist Ticket for this Free Walking Tour?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to purchase the <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/blog\/cusco-tourist-ticket\/\">Cusco Tourist Ticket<\/a> (Boleto Tur\u00edstico) or any entrance tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire tour takes place along historic streets, public squares, and scenic viewpoints that are free to access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What time do the Free Walking Tours start and how long do they last?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>We offer daily departures at the following times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morning Tour: 10:00 hrs (10:00 AM) \u2014 Every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Midday Tour: 13:00 hrs (1:00 PM) \u2014 Monday to Saturday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon Tour: 15:30 hrs (3:30 PM) \u2014 Monday to Saturday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The walking tour lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Do you offer an afternoon Free Tour in Cusco, or is it only in the morning?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes, we offer both morning and afternoon tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Free Walking Tour Cusco runs at the following times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morning Tour (Monday to Sunday): 10:00 hrs (10:00 AM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon Tour (Monday to Saturday): 13:00 hrs (1:00 PM) &amp; 15:30 hrs (3:30 PM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The afternoon tour is perfect for exploring the historic center if you\u2019ve just arrived in town, giving you time to acclimatize to the altitude and enjoy Cusco at sunset.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Do I need to book in advance, or can I just show up?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p><strong>We recommend booking online in advance<\/strong> to secure your spot, as we intentionally keep our groups small to provide the best possible experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you weren&#8217;t able to book ahead of time, you&#8217;re welcome to come directly to the meeting point and join the tour, subject to availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">How do I book this Free Walking Tour?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Booking is quick and easy. Simply complete the booking form by selecting your preferred tour date and entering your personal information. You&#8217;ll receive an instant confirmation email with everything you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Is it necessary to book the Free Tour through platforms like Civitatis or GuruWalk?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>No, it\u2019s not necessary. In fact, <strong>we are direct local tour operators<\/strong>, which means <strong>we are not third-party platforms<\/strong> like Civitatis or GuruWalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking directly on our official website gives you great advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>0% booking fees<\/strong>: Your spot is 100% free and guaranteed directly with us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct customer support<\/strong>: You bypass middleman platforms and get instant help via WhatsApp for any changes or questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personalized service<\/strong>: You deal directly with the local team that actually organizes and guides your tour in Cusco.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By booking directly on our website, you secure your spot quickly and transparently while directly supporting a local business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Is it a good idea to take the Free Walking Tour on my first day in Cusco?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Absolutely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the best things to do on your first day in Cusco. Since it&#8217;s an easy walk along mostly flat streets (without stairs) at a relaxed pace, it helps your body gradually adjust to Cusco&#8217;s altitude (11,155 ft \/ 3,400 m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, you&#8217;ll discover the city&#8217;s fascinating history while receiving valuable travel tips and local recommendations from your professional guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">How much should you tip on a Free Walking Tour in Cusco?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Most travelers usually tip 30 to 50 Peruvian soles (approximately US$10\u201315 per person), depending on their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We accept cash in Peruvian soles, US dollars, and euros, and we can occasionally accept card payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlike online marketplaces, we&#8217;re a local tour company<\/strong>, so your tips go directly to our guides and local team, helping support Peruvian families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about tipping customs for <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/tours-cusco\/\">guided tours<\/a>, hiking tours, restaurants, and other services, check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/blog\/how-much-to-tip-peru\/\">how much to tip in Peru<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What&#8217;s the average group size of your Free Tour?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>This is a shared group tour, not a private experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To ensure a more personal experience<\/strong>, our groups average 7 to 10 participants, separated by language (English and Spanish).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What&#8217;s the minimum number of participants required to run the Free Tour?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this requirement is met 99% of the time, so our tours run almost every day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">What happens if I&#8217;m late to the meeting point?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>We allow a 10-minute grace period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your tour is scheduled for 10:00 in the morning, it will normally begin at around 10:10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still can&#8217;t make it, don&#8217;t worry. <strong>You can usually join the next available departure<\/strong> (especially if you&#8217;re traveling with two or more people), make a new booking for another time, or simply contact us on WhatsApp and we&#8217;ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Do Free Walking Tours run when it rains?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tours operate rain or shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cusco&#8217;s weather can change quickly, so we recommend bringing an umbrella or rain jacket, especially during the rainy season (December through March).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Can I cancel or change my booking?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your reservation is completely flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your travel plans change, you can reschedule or cancel your booking by replying to your confirmation email or sending us a quick WhatsApp message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t charge cancellation or no-show fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bloque-acordeon-acordeon-item acordeon-item\"><h4 class=\"acordeon-titulo\">Who is not allowed on this Free Tour?<\/h4><div class=\"acordeon-contenido\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peruanos: Este Free Tour opera bajo una modalidad exclusiva para turistas extranjeros. 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