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What better way to start your Peru trip than a walking tour of Cusco? Our Cusco City tour introduces you to this fabulous city by exploring its Incan and colonial roots. Visit key sites like Koricancha and the Cathedral, plus get an insider peek into the Cusco of today as you roam Cusco’s narrow cobblestone streets.
This 6 hour Cusco City Tour gives you a great introduction to the city of Cusco, from its Inca roots to its contemporary amenities. Cusco is an incredible cosmopolitan city and a great spot to soak up the colorful atmosphere and enjoy its world-class restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
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This gentle Cusco walking tour is suitable for all fitness levels.
You can combine this full-day Cusco city tour with visits to the incredible Incan ruins located on the outskirts of town: Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman, Puca Pucara and Q’enqo. Check out our Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Ruins Tour.
High quality personalized experience
Unique, off-the-beaten track routes
Experienced staff
Verified sustainability practices
$20 of every trek donated to Threads of Peru
We offer you the opportunity to personalize your trip and make your experience more comfortable through our Optional Extras and Upgrades. All options are available during the reservation process; please ask your sales consultant for more information.
Important!
Cusco can experience every season in a single day, so you should be prepared for sun and rain, cold and hot weather! We recommend a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sweater, rain gear or plastic poncho, winter hat or toque and gloves. In addition, you should bring:
You can also see What To Bring for our comprehensive recommendations on what to pack for a trek in the Andes. For more great suggestions, check out our blog about How to Prepare for a Trek in Peru.
Remember that scans of the student card (for students) or passports (for children) need to accompany the booking in order to be eligible for the discount.
Our whole trekking team know the city and history of Cusco like the back of their hand! They are some of the warmest, endearing and wonderful people you are ever likely to meet.
Our guides are all licensed and receive regular training. They share their experience, professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm with our passengers on every trek.
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Want to join a trek or tour? Ready to confirm a departure date of your own, but interested in having others join you? Then Trekkers Wanted is for you! Our innovative Trekkers Wanted system matches people up who are interested in hiking the same trek or doing the same tour, bringing costs down and multiplying the fun for everyone!
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We pick you up from your hotel and begin our walking Cusco City Tour, exploring both the Inca roots and the history of the conquest of Cusco. We’ll make stops at Q’oricancha off Avenida El Sol, and the Cathedral, on the Plaza de Armas. Q’oricancha (“golden enclosure” in Quechua) was the most important religious center in Inca times. Nowadays it is also the Santo Domingo Convent, a colonial church built on top of the Inca foundations.
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The first stone of the Cathedral was placed in 1560. You’ll learn all about its construction, and also the incredible collection of art it houses, including 300 paintings of the Cusqueña School.
Time permitting, we’ll also visit as many of the below places on our tour of Cusco city:
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