Things to Do in Cusco

Hello, my name is Frank . I'm the leader of the Free Tour team. Frank, Isaias, and Joshua are local guides, and the tour we've designed is perfect for exploring the city of Cusco in a fun way. You'll learn about our customs, traditions, and history.
During the approximately 2-hour tour we will arrive at the historic center of Cusco where, in addition to the historic center, we will see:

• The Plaza de Armas
• The cathedral
• The Company of Jesus
• The last street - Inca Loreto Street
• The coricancha or Temple of the sun
• The Palace of Pachacútec
• Inca Roca Palace
• The 12-angled stone
• The San Blas neighborhood: where there are beautiful colonial streets from the 16th and 17th centuries such as Pasñapacana Street, Tandapata Street, Cuesta San Blas Street and beautiful streets to take photos.

We will visit the home of the Olave family, one of Cusco's finest artisans , and arrive at the viewpoint where we will see the city of Cusco.
Is this your first day in Cusco and you don't know what to do?
Come with me and discover the Inca city of Cusco

Discover the ancient capital of the Inca Empire on this free night tour of Cusco, where you'll stroll through its streets and admire Incan monuments.

Discover Cusco like a local — through its streets, stories, music, art, and flavors. Join us for an experience beyond guidebooks!

Cusco is not just a destination — it’s a living city shaped by history, traditions, and everyday life.

On this approximately 2-hour cultural walking tour, you’ll explore the city from a local perspective, discovering its history, culture, art, and local food in a relaxed, friendly, and engaging way. This tour is designed for travelers who want to understand Cusco beyond the main attractions and truly uncover the mysteries and living culture of this magical city.

During the tour, you’ll learn curious stories and hidden meanings — from the origin of Qosqo vs. Cusco, to symbols, traditions, and aspects of Quechua culture that are still alive today. These insights help you understand both the past and how this ancient culture continues to shape modern life.

This tour was designed with love for Cusco, combining my experience as a musician and cultural guide with a small team of passionate local guides and artists. Together, we bring the city’s history, art, and living traditions to life through stories, music, and hands-on local experiences.

We walk at a comfortable pace, with time to observe, ask questions, and connect with the city. Instead of memorizing dates, you’ll gain context, stories, and local insights that make Cusco easier to explore on your own afterward.

We include:

• Inca and colonial history (the best downtown spots, including Plaza de Armas, Acllahuasi, Koricancha, colonial temples, remnants of Inca temples, and many more places where you can experience history firsthand.

• Local traditions and beliefs.

• Art, symbolism, and hidden details.

• Everyday life in Cusco.

• Local food, markets, and cultural habits.

All shared with good vibes, clarity, and genuine passion for the city.

We are a team of fully experienced tour guides and Cusco-based artists who live and breathe the city. You can be sure you’ll get the complete experience and the best recommendations to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

Come see the gems of this marvelous city as a local. This is not just a tour — it’s an authentic experience full of history, traditions, culture, art, and, of course, good vibes.

Book your tour with us now and discover the true city of the Incas!

PS: We prefer quality over quantity, and we always try to keep groups small. Also, we’re totally flexible. Want a private tour or want to join at a different time? Contact us and we’ll make it happen. We’d also appreciate it if you could provide a WhatsApp number so we can reach you in case of celebrations, parades, or any other situation that requires a change of meeting point.

Welcome to Real Cusco Free Walking Tours!

🏆 Awarded in the GuruWalk Awards 2026 as one of the Best Free Tours in Latin America in Spanish, thanks to the reviews from travelers around the world.

If you want to discover the city like a true local, join our tours available at different times.

We will be delighted to guide you through this incredible and historic city of Cusco, showing you everything you can do and see.

During the tour, we will visit the most important places and attractions, such as:

• Main Square of the city
• The Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
• The famous Stone of the 12 Angles and the 13 Angles
• Temples of the Puma, the Serpent, and the Condor
• The Yachay Wasi (the Inca school)
• The traditional San Blas Neighborhood
• The San Cristóbal Neighborhood
• The most beautiful balcony in the city
• Viewpoints 
• Museums 
• Musical show and presentation of Andean instruments
• And much more!

The tour is an excellent way to learn about Andean culture, music, and history, as well as to discover the most popular and traditional neighborhoods of the city, from the foundation of the Inca culture, through the colonial and Republican eras, up to the present day.
Of course, we will end our tour with a toast of Pisco Sour completely free.

I invite you to discover Cusco in an authentic way!

In addition to seeing original Inca architecture and colonial monuments like the Cathedral, we'll tell you the story of our ancestors and their philosophy of life.

We will focus on the Andean worldview and its customs.

Join us and be part of a unique experience. We'll give you the best recommendations for getting around Cusco 😉.

We will walk for two hours through the most notable places that preserve part of an ancient past and discover the magic of this city alongside experienced local guides.

Places we will visit:

• The Plaza de Armas and its historical importance.
• The Cathedral, a colonial architectural jewel
• Palace of the Inca Pachakutek
• We went through the city's museums
• Jewels of Colonial Architecture
• The Street of the Sun
• Remains of the most important Inca palaces.
• The Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
• Inca Roca Palace
• Viewpoints of the City
• Traditional neighborhoods of Cusco

Don't wait any longer and book your tour with us.😃

Haven't booked your ticket to Machu Picchu? Join this last-minute 2 or 3-day trip, which includes in-person assistance to buy your ticket in Aguas Calientes.

At Go Peru Now, we offer a horseback tour in Cusco internationally recognized as the Best Unique Free Tour in the GuruWalk Awards 2026. This experience combines nature, archaeology, and Inca history, guided by local Andean experts. Over 3 to 3.5 hours, you will discover sacred sites such as Inkilltambo, Huayraqpunko, Chuspiyoq, and the Temple of the Moon and the Sun, with spectacular views and authentic stories of Andean culture.

The tour is available in Spanish and English, suitable for beginners and families. Participation is free; the contribution of 40 USD per person exclusively covers the care and specialized service of the horses, ensuring animal welfare and sustainable tourism.

Choosing our tour means experiencing a unique cultural and spiritual journey, backed by the trust of travelers and an international award.

Have you ever wondered where the famous rapper Tupac got his name from? Find out on our 2-hour walking tour of the magical city of Cusco.

Below is a list of exciting stops that could be part of our walking tour. While we won’t be able to visit every spot in just two hours, our guide will shape the route based on what you want to see most. So if there’s a must-see location on your list, don’t be shy—let your guide know and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

• Main Square
• Calle del medio (Cusco was built in a shape of a puma plan).
• Plaza regocijo ,city hall and first hotel ever made.
• Casa garcilazo de la Vega (first mestizo who wrote the history of the inkas )
• La Merced church 
• Avenida del sol (main Cusco avenue ) 
• Memorial grave of Tupac Amaru 
• Temple of the Chosen Women of the Sun
• Jesuits Temple
• Famous Inca street Loreto or intikijllu (street of the sun ).
• Qoricancha or temple of the sun 
• Cusicancha Tempe of pachaqutec 
• 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐚 roca street where megalithic construction are located . 
• The 12 Angled Stone or hatunrumiyoq street.
• Plazoleta nazarenas (colonial and 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐚 architecture (where the most beautiful  hotels are located )
• Street of the seven snakes and 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐚 school (yachay Wasi in the local language).
• San Blas neighborhood and the Spanish beautiful looking streets ,!also we visit a family art gallery where prehispánic pottery and colonial art are shown (free entrance)
• Panoramic viewpoint at Limbus, best view of Cusco .
• Free Pisco Sour at Limbus Restobar.
• Ceviche class with the best view of Cusco at Limbus only at 10:00 am tour.
• VIP bracelets with discounts to local places and  more join us to find more. 

This free tour uncovers the history of Cusco, from pre-Incas and Incas that inhabited this valley, to the expansion, to conquest and emancipation, to legends, and to present day events.

Our local guides will provide you with detailed information of the main attractions of the city. The route of our tour begins in Plaza de Armas where you will learn about Inca and colonial architecture, religious temples, colonial residences, churches and monasteries. You will be able to take photos with local people and South American auquénidos typical of the area (alpacas and llamas ). We will also visit the Tupac memorial grave yard as we as the temple of the sun and the pachacutec 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐚 palace then later visit  Hatun Rumiyoc street, which means "street with the large stones", and where the famous 12 angled stone is located and walking towards the plazoleta nazarenas once inhabitated by powerful Spanish residents where they took the 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐚 school to make their amazing residences today we still apreciate the 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐚 foundation with snakes simbols on the wall .

We will continue our visit to the bohemian neighbourhood of San Blas, a place that was inhabited by families of famous artisans of the city and end our tour at one of the most popular restaurants in the city, " Limbus Restobar ". Here we will enjoy a free pisco sour and Andean ceviche gastronomic class (when we have more than 5 people and only on the 10:00 am tour).

All our guides are government certified and highly experienced. Their level of English is excellent and are passionate about their work. The meeting place is inside Starbucks, Plaza de Armas (2nd floor) and our team will be wearing blue hats and t-shirts, that have our company logo " Bloody Bueno Peru " making them very easy to recognise.

We can't wait to show you around our great city!

Why Bloody Good?
Because we are BLOODY GOOD!

IMPORTANT

• This tour has an additional cost of 50 soles to tour the archaeological sites of the Inca Trail .

(optional visit to the zoo of llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas and condors)

Here begins the Inka Trail descent to the city!


The Inca Trail started from the city center in the shape of a Cusco puma.
Our goal is to show you the Inca Trail that leads to ANTYSUYO, in the jungle region. This tour will last approximately four hours. We will explore this beautiful path, which has both functional and spiritual purposes. You will be led by a professional guide who will show you many archaeological sites, including the Inca Trail, Cusilluchayoq, Amaru Maracahuasi (Temple of the Moon), Kenko Chico, Sucankas, and Husnos.
We'll depart from the city center to explore the Inca trails. We'll see many spiritual and archaeological sites from the Inca, pre-Inca, and viceregal periods. We'll walk as they did.
the Inca peoples.
We will finish at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Discover the majestic city of Cusco, the urban jewel of South America! Immerse yourself in the legacy of the great Qosqo Inka,

Our goal is to show you and detail how the Inka state developed, its philosophy of life, and visit the main government buildings and royal homes in an educational and harmonious way.

We will guide you through the most important sites of the Inka city, including the impressive Hanan Qosqo and the mysterious Qosqo ruin. During this visit, we will focus on the historic center of the city, where every corner has archaeological, historical and anthropological support.

Don't miss the opportunity to live this unique experience. Book now and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Cusco, where history comes to life before your eyes. We are waiting for you with open arms to show you the best of this magical city!