2-Hour Walking Tour, Local Guides

Walk through Cusco for two hours in the company of experienced local guides. The tour unfolds on foot, with the guides sharing their knowledge of the city along the way.

Overview

This two-hour walk covers the core of old Cusco with a certified local guide who works in English or Spanish. The route links the Main Square, the last Inca street at Intiquiqllu, the Sun Temple of Qorikancha, Kusicancha Palace, the 12-Angle Stone, and finally the artisan quarter of San Blas with its viewpoint over the city. Along the way the guide explains Inca foundations and colonial layers, from sacred sites to 16th-century churches and the workshop of a well-known Cusqueño carver.

The pace is quick but information-dense, which makes it a strong fit for first-time visitors who want an orientation early in their stay. Reviewers describe guides who know the city's history well and keep the two hours engaging, so it works as a solid first-day introduction to the capital of the Incas.

There is no hotel pickup. Everyone meets at Portal de Comercio 121 in the city centre, and the exact finish point depends on the option selected.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meeting pointMeet at Portal de Comercio 121 in central Cusco. The starting location depends on the selected option.
2. Twelve Angled StonePhoto stop, guided visit and free time at the famous 12-Angle Stone, lasting 10 minutes. The stone stands for the city's 12 Inca neighborhoods.
3. QorikanchaPhoto stop, guided visit and free time at the Sun Temple, lasting 15 minutes. Qorikancha was one of the most significant buildings of the Inca Empire.
4. Walk to Calle LoretoContinue on foot for 10 minutes to the next stop.
5. Calle LoretoPhoto stop, guided visit of the last Inca street, lasting 15 minutes. It includes the historic Amrucancha and Aqllawasi buildings.
6. FinishThe tour finishes at a location that depends on the option selected.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the two hours easier and more enjoyable.

• Wear good shoes. The listing recommends comfortable shoes and clothes, and one reviewer specifically advised good footwear and water. You will be on your feet for the full two hours with a stretch of walking between stops.
• Sun protection. Sunglasses, a sun hat and sunscreen are all on the what-to-bring list. Bring water too, since the listing includes it among the essentials.
• Bring ID and cash. The listing asks for a passport or ID card and cash. Tips for the guide are not included in the price.
• Guides who answer questions. Reviewers describe guides with deep knowledge of Cusco's history who keep the tour engaging. One reviewer said the guide had an answer to every question, so bring yours along.
• It can tire you. One reviewer found the day tiring by the end, so pace yourself. A daypack with water helps.
• Camera ready. The itinerary lists photo stops at the Twelve Angled Stone, Qorikancha and Calle Loreto. Keep the camera accessible rather than buried in the bag.

Common issues. The tour does not include food or tips, so budget for those separately. Some travellers report confusion over whether the tour is free or paid and how tipping works, so check the listing terms before you go. One reviewer found the walking tiring toward the end. Pets, smoking and alcohol are not allowed, and there is no hotel pickup, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point.

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