Cusco

7-day itinerary

The Perfect 7 Days in Cusco

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A balanced 7-day plan for Cusco, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. City of Cuzco

    Morning

    City of Cuzco

    Walk streets where Inca emperors ruled — a living city of ancient temples and colonial splendor.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

    Afternoon

    Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

    Roman Catholic monastery blending colonial and Incan architectural influences in sacred space.

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  3. Qurikancha

    Evening

    Qurikancha

    Once sheathed in gold, this sacred Inca sun temple is Cusco's most awe-inspiring ancient monument.

Where to eat: A mi manera — International — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Museum of Religious Art

    Morning

    Museum of Religious Art

    Stunning colonial mansion housing centuries of sacred art and religious masterpieces in the heart of Cusco.

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  2. Twelve-angled-stone

    Afternoon

    Twelve-angled-stone

    Marvel at a perfectly fitted stone with twelve angles, a testament to extraordinary Inkan craftsmanship.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Inca Museum

    Evening

    Inca Museum

    Dedicated museum exploring Incan civilization through artifacts, textiles, and archaeological finds.

Where to eat: Campo Cocina Andina — Peruvian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Plaza de Armas

    Morning

    Plaza de Armas

    Stunning Inca-colonial square ringed by cathedrals and buzzing with Andean culture at the city's vibrant core.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  2. Museo Histórico Regional

    Afternoon

    Museo Histórico Regional

    Regional history museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits documenting local cultural heritage.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Evening

    Casa Colonial Marquez

    Colonial-era residential building exemplifying period architecture and domestic life design.

Where to eat: Chicha por Gaston Acurio — Peruvian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. San Pedro Market

    Morning

    San Pedro Market

    Traditional marketplace where locals and visitors browse fresh produce, crafts, and regional goods.

    16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
  2. Afternoon

    Centro Artesanal de Cuzco

    Browse woven textiles, ceramics, and alpaca crafts directly from Andean artisans in a bustling marketplace.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  3. Q'enqo Grande

    Evening

    Q'enqo Grande

    Explore ancient Inca rock carvings and mysterious underground chambers at this enigmatic ceremonial sanctuary near Cusco.

Where to eat: Cholos Grill — Peruvian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Sacsayhuamán

    Morning

    Sacsayhuamán

    Marvel at massive zigzagging stone walls built by the Inca Empire high above Cusco.

    2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  2. Afternoon

    Throne of Inka

    Carved ceremonial stone throne with archaeological and symbolic significance in Incan culture.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Muyuqmarka

    Evening

    Muyuqmarka

    Defensive hilltop fortress ruins showcasing Incan military engineering and strategic positioning.

Where to eat: Cicciolina — Fusion — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 6

Culture & Icons

  1. InkillTanbo

    Morning

    InkillTanbo

    A historic ruins in Cusco.

    11 min drive · 2.3 km to the next stop
  2. Afternoon

    Sitio arqueológico RumiWasi

    Archaeological site revealing layered Incan and pre-Incan occupation and construction techniques.

    16 min drive · 4.1 km to the next stop
  3. Evening

    Long Live Glorious Peru

    An attraction in Cusco.

Where to eat: El Jardín — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 7

Culture & Icons

  1. Puka Pukara

    Morning

    Puka Pukara

    Explore a mysterious red fortress where Inca warriors once guarded the sacred road to Cusco.

    10 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
  2. Tampu Mach'ay

    Afternoon

    Tampu Mach'ay

    Explore the mysterious royal Inca bathing site fed by ancient, ever-flowing sacred springs.

    26 min drive · 7.4 km to the next stop
  3. Evening

    Action Valley

    An attraction in Cusco.

Where to eat: Faustina — Peruvian — a well-loved local spot.

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