Exploring on foot is the best way to experience the magical flair and cultural richness of what was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Your walking tour begins with the San Pedro market, where you will immerse yourself among the locals and witness their everyday life. You will see beautiful colonial houses on Plazoleta Regocijo and in Café Carbel you will learn the story of a pioneer who collected the finest coffee beans and was one of the first to install a roaster in Cusco, a tradition full of passion that has lasted for over 50 years. Enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee from the region!
Time to visit one of the gems at the main square of Cusco, the Jesuit church La Compañia de Jesús, one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in the Americas. The choir balcony on the second floor offers a great view over the Plaza de Armas (Cusco’s main square). Then you walk along Hatunrumiyoc Street named after the 12-angled stone clearly visible in the remaining walls of what used to be Inca Roca’s Palace.
Finally, don’t miss out on a visit to San Blas’s artisan quarter with its steeped cobblestone alleys and spectacular views of the city. To round off an exciting day in Cusco, why not stop at one of its bars for a delicious cocktail while watching the sun set over Cusco’s rooftops?
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel to explore the inner city of Cusco and the discrict San Blas (the tour takes about 3 hours).