Historic Center: The City Built on Inca Walls
90 min · 2.4 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Cusco. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 90 to 120 minutes and 1.3 to 2.4 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Cusco
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Center: The City Built on Inca Walls | 90 min | 2.4 km | 12 |
| Sacsayhuamán and Cristo Blanco: Down the Hill the Stone Came From | 120 min | 1.3 km | 10 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Plaza Regocijo: The Other Half of the Inca Square
- Historic Center: The City Built on Inca Walls: A loop through Cusco's historic core, where the Spanish built on Inca walls: the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the Twelve-Angle Stone, the Temple of the Sun, Calle Loreto and the second Inca square.
- Sacsayhuamán and Cristo Blanco: Down the Hill the Stone Came From: From Cristo Blanco down past Sacsayhuamán's stone channels, an old road and the Sapantiana arches to San Cristóbal and the Plaza de Armas, with optional ticketed stops inside the zigzag walls.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Cusco is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Cusco?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Cusco: Historic Center: The City Built on Inca Walls and Sacsayhuamán and Cristo Blanco: Down the Hill the Stone Came From. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Cusco cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Cusco history tours?
- About 90 to 120 minutes, covering 1.3 to 2.4 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Historic Center: The City Built on Inca Walls
90 min · 2.4 km · moderate
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