Walking Tour Cusco
Description
Today you will know the wonderful city of Cusco on a walking tour. Start in the Main Square, where the church of Compañía de Jesus and the Cathedral are located. The tour continues to San Blas, passing through the street where the famous 12-angle stone is located, which stands out for its edges and precision. Then arrive in San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility, today it is known for hosting the most prestigious artisan workshops in the city. Its streets are full of imposing stone constructions. The descent continues towards the Coricancha also known as "The temple of the Sun". Here, homage was paid to the sun ("Inti") during the Inca Empire. The tour continues to Plaza Regocijo, surrounded by colonial houses such as the Casa de Garcilaso de la Vega and to Plaza San Francisco. The tour ends at the San Pedro market, an exquisite display of thousands of products from different areas of Cusco that you can perceive with all your senses. Finally, you will return to your hotel.
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In the time of the Incas it was an administrative, cultural and religious center of the Tahuantinsuyo empire. Today it is surrounded by the Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesus, shops and restaurants.
Located at Hatun Rumiyoc street. It is famous for the perfect assembly of its 12 corners and sides, with the stones that surround it.
San Blas, it's a traditional neighborhood. Handicraft shops as well as workshops of the most famous artisans of Cusco are located at San Blas. It is famous for its beautiful cobbled streets and white houses.
This place is also known as "The Temple of the Sun"(QuriKancha: golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
Its name comes from the Quechua word Cusipata or "patio of joy" because public celebrations such as bullfights were held here. It was separated from the Plaza de Armas when the city was drawn up in colonial times.
In the Plaza San Francisco are located the Church of San Francisco, the building of the Faculty of Sciences and the Arch of Santa Clara.
The central market of San Pedro is the oldest in Cusco. It was opened in 1925 and designed by the French architect Gustave Eiffel. It was part of a section of the Inca trail that connected with the main square. Today there are more than 1180 stores that offer fruits, vegetables, breads, food, handicrafts and others.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Reviews(1)
First, the booking process was a nightmare. After submitting my reservation on their official website, I received no confirmation or follow-up. I waited for a response that never came. After two full days and multiple WhatsApp messages and calls, someone finally responded. When they did, they sent a payment link—only for it not to work. I tried several times to complete the payment with no success. Eventually, I had to message them again to say the link was broken. Their solution? Sending someone to my hotel in person with a credit card machine. Completely unprofessional and unnecessary stress.
