Walking Tour in Cusco

Walking Tour in Cusco

This guided walking tour in Cusco unveils the city’s rich blend of Inca and colonial history through its streets and iconic landmarks. Discover the remarkable stonework of ancient palaces and temples, including the enduring foundations of an Inca temple. Relax and allow your guide to lead you along centuries-old streets where Inca ingenuity meets Spanish colonial elegance. Experience the vibrancy of a historic square that remains a hub for local traditions and craftsmanship. Explore a beautifully preserved colonial mansion, showcasing artistic masterpieces that reflect Cusco’s unique cultural fusion.

Highlights

• Learn about the Qorikancha, the Inca Empire’s most important temple, later transformed into the Santo Domingo Convent.

• Discover the precision of Inca masonry at Inca Roca Street, home to the famous 12-Angle Stone.

• Explore San Blas Square, a historic artisan district, and visit the House of the Olave Family, a colonial mansion showcasing local craftsmanship.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the corner of Plaza de Armas in front of the Plaza de Armas Hotel. Your guide will be holding a purple umbrella.

Itinerary

Walk through Cusco’s historic center and arrive at Qorikancha, the most important temple of the Inca Empire dedicated to the Sun God. The temple walls, made of finely cut stone, were once covered in gold sheets, which were later removed during the Spanish conquest. After the arrival of the Spanish, the Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of its Inca foundations, blending two architectural styles in one site.