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.
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.
🎖️ Horse Adventure Tour in Cusco | Awarded Best Unique Free Tour (GuruWalk Awards 2026) | Ancestral Inca Experience
🏆 We Are an Award-Winning Tour! We are proud to have been honored at the GuruWalk Awards 2026 as the "Best Unique Free Tour" in the "other languages" category. This award recognizes our passion, our commitment to excellence, and the authentic connection we create with each traveler. It is a seal that guarantees a truly unique and highly valued experience, hard to find anywhere else.
Experience the Magic of Cusco on Horseback. Join a unique Horse Adventure, a free tour guided by local Andeans that combines nature, archaeology, Inca history, and spirituality. Designed for those seeking a deep connection with the culture and sacred landscapes of Cusco.
📍 Expert and Exclusive Itinerary:
🧑🏫 Personalized Induction (Hotel La Gringa, Temple of the Moon): Welcome, safe handling instructions, and smooth communication with your expert guide.
🌿 Inkilltambo - Sacred Inca Garden: Discover the advanced Inca agricultural technology in a ceremonial garden where jungle products flourished.
🌄 Huayraqpunko - Panoramic Viewpoint: Spectacular view of all Cusco and remnants of ceremonies to Pachamama (Mother Earth).
💧 Chuspiyoq - Water Temple (Yaku Mama): A site of water worship, with tombs of Inca nobles and an impressive stone carved with the face of the Inca.
🌕 Temple of the Moon and Sun: Sacred space of fertility dedicated to Mama Killa (Moon) and Tayta Inti (Sun).
🐎 Optional Gallop (for all levels): Enjoy flat stretches ideal for trotting or galloping, adapted to your experience.
🐒 Kusilluchayoq - Temple of the Monkeys: Conclusion of the tour in an area of high energy and spirituality.
📊 Tour Details:
🕒 Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours.
🗣️ Expert Guidance: Available in Spanish and English (French coming soon). Tour awarded in the "other languages" category.
🎯 Difficulty: Low to moderate. Suitable for beginners, families, and adventure lovers.
🐎 Investment in the Experience:
Professional guidance, safety equipment (helmet, gloves), and access to all archaeological sites are 100% FREE.
The contribution is $40 USD per person exclusively covers the specialized horse service: pasture rental, quality feeding, veterinary care, and support for our equine care team. We are committed to sustainable tourism and animal welfare.
🌟 Why Choose Our Award-Winning Tour?
We don't just offer a horseback ride. We offer a cultural and spiritual immersion certified by the trust of hundreds of travelers and now, by an international award. Every step of the journey is imbued with stories, respect for tradition, and a deep love for our Inca heritage.
Reserve Your Spot for Free. Be part of this award-winning experience and discover the secrets of Cusco from an unparalleled perspective: on four legs, among sacred landscapes, and with an Andean heart.
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!
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.😃
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!
The most important city in South America, with an unmatched urban distribution. Here the great Qosqo Inka (Cusco Inka) among its architectural spaces, decorated in gold and silver, leaves you dazzled.
Both for the architecture, the civil construction, and the wealth in gold, silver and precious stones. The sacred city prevailing over all religion, love for the spirit of being.
We intend to show and detail how the Inka state developed, its philosophy of life, and visit its main government buildings, and royal homes, in an educational and harmonious way.
We will have a guided tour by our professionals of the main sites of the Inka city, the Hanan Qosqo and the Qosqo ruin.
During this visit we will prioritize the historic center of the city, with archaeological, historical and anthropological support.
