San Blas Tours and Activities
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Away from the tourist foot traffic, the lovely San Blas neighborhood of Cusco is a haven for locals artisans, weavers, sculptors, and potters as well as travelers looking for the city’s bohemian side. In recent years, small cafés, art galleries, boutiques, and yoga studios have set up shop along its hilly cobblestone streets and alleyways.
The Basics
San Blas—also known as the Balcony of Cusco, for its stunning city views—is filled with talented people busy creating beautiful creations, and visitors are welcome to pop in and watch them at work. At Plaza San Blas, step into Cusco’s oldest parish church, the jewel box–sized Iglesia San Blas, which was built in 1544 over an old Inca temple dedicated to Illapa, the god of thunder and lightning. Go inside and see its famous golden altar and pulpit.
There are have many ways to explore San Blas as part of a larger half-day, full-day, group, or private tour that incorporates Cusco’s historic center, or multi-day tours that include visits to Lake Humantay, Machu Picchu, and other key attractions inside the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas. Cyclists may opt to explore Cusco as part of an extended mountain bike trek. Many tours include a guide and round-trip transport but not food or drink; check specific tours for details.
Things to Know Before You Go
- San Blas is ideal for art and culture lovers, and anyone looking for a more mellow corner of Cusco.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the streets are uneven and, in some places, very steep.
- Remember to drink water and keep hydrated, which helps acclimate to the altitude.
- Many tours are not accessible to wheelchair users.
How to Get There
San Blas is tucked away in the hills above Cusco’s historic center. From the northwestern corner of Plaza de Armas, walk up the streets until the top of the hill to Plaza San Blas. Any of the little streets will reach San Blas. Alternatively, take a taxi to the neighborhood; there is no public transportation.
When to Get There
The district of San Blas is a wonderful spot to stay or to visit, day or night. Nighttime holds a special magic, as the narrow streets are illuminated; eateries and cafés are open for quiet leisurely dinners and drinks; and artisans are always working, many with their doors open. Cusco overall is enchanting any time of the year; for the best weather, visit between June and mid-September.
Walk Like an Inca
While there is more than one way to reach San Blas, there is not a more beautiful route than by the ancient Inca road, the Hatunrumiyoc, which in Quechua means simply “great stone street.” Along the way, look for the famous 12-angled stone set into the wall just outside the Archbishop’s Palace; it’s one of the oldest surviving walls in the city. This mysterious multifaceted stone block is officially categorized as a Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru object.
Address: San Blas, Centro Histórico, Cusco, Cusco Region, Peru
33 Tours and Activities to Experience San Blas
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Cusco Small Group or Private Night Walking Tour and Pisco Sour Lesson
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Discover the architectural majesty of Cusco and sample Peru’s tantalizing national drink during a night walking tour of the city. Marvel at Cusco’s charming colonial buildings and impressive historical monuments; absorb the bohemian ambience of San Blas Square; and immerse yourself in the convivial vibrancy of a local bar to sample the legendary drink of Pisco. Select your favorite Pisco flavor then combine it with fruity juices and tangy mixers to create your perfect cocktail. A personalized experience is guaranteed on this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 12 people.
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Horseback Riding Tour to the Devil's Balcony from Cusco
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Explore local Andean communities and ancient Inca ruins in the countryside outside Cusco during this horseback riding adventure. Learn about the daily rhythms of local life, observing farming techniques along with alpaca and sheep herding as you pass these tiny districts. You also discover Inca temples, soaking up the ancient energy of these spiritual sites, and visit the ‘Devil’s Balcony,’ a natural cave once used as an Inca shrine. Your horseback ride near Cusco also includes a guide, horseback riding gear, snacks and water, and round-trip transport from your hotel to the ranch.
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Private Tour to Cusco City and the Bohemian Neighborhood of San Blas
Your tour will begin in Coricancha also known as the Temple of the Sun, the construction of which was ordered by Inca Pachacútec (1438-1471) and was used as base for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent upon the arrival of the Spaniards. You will then go to the Cathedral, one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, which is shaped as a Latin Cross and houses about 400 colonial paintings from the Cusco art school, and impressive goldsmith, silversmith and precious stones works. Its construction started since 1560 to 1654. The Ecclesiastical Chapter ordered to extract hundreds of stones from the Sacsayhuamán fortress for this purpose. You will finally go the San Blas quarter, located at a short distance of the Main Square. Today the quarter is a conglomerate of charming small cobblestone streets and the San Blas Church is at its center. Built in 1544 over an Inca sanctuary, it houses the San Blas Pulpit, afiligree work carved in cedar by a craftsman from Cusco
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Private Walking Tour Through the Bohemian Neighborhood of San Blas
A tour to stretch your legs. San Blas quarter was originally used as dwellings for the Inca nobles, which built impressive stone constructions at a short distance of what used to be Huacaypata and it is the current place of the Main Square. It is still possible to see the unmistakable rigor of the Inca walls at the base of many constructions. Today the quarter is a conglomerate of charming small cobblestone streets that are very popular among craftspeople, who sell their works on the street. Among its top attractions is the San Blas Church, a temple that houses a pulpit that is a priceless work of art, a wood carving performed by a masterly indigenous woodcarver.
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Deluxe tour to Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced Church, Cathedral & Coricancha
You will start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas (declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) erected in the fifteenth century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones whose transfer and carving is still a mystery. Return to the city and visit the neighbourhood of San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility. Today it is a conglomerate of beautiful cobbled streets and popular among artisans. Then, visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square. Its construction began in 1560. Thousands of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Then, visit the hurch of La Merced, a masterpiece of modern baroque style. Marvel at its beautiful interior courtyard, carved wooden ceilings and imposing altars. Finally yo will visit Coricancha, also known as ´The Temple of the Sun´ (QuriKancha; golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
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Temple of the Moon, InkaTrail & San Blas Walking Tour
This tour is a fantastic and off the beaten tourist tracks. Natural, Mistic & panoramic walk over the ancient Inka Trail that decents from the outskirts to Cusco Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
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Private Cusco City Tour, San Pedro Market, San Blas Neighborhood & Sacsayhuaman
A transportation service will pick you up from the hotel for your half day tour in Cusco. Start visiting the traditional and bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, residence of artists and craftsmen. Discover its streets, between bars, shops and art galleries. Then you will be transferred to the dynamic market of San Pedro, which has a lot of stalls selling local products such as different varieties of potatoes, traditional Andean food, flowers, among many others. When finished, go to the main square and visit the Cathedral and the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built on top of the most important temple of the Inca Empire: Coricancha. Finally, visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, where the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) is made, on June 24 of each year.
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Machu Picchu Tour 4 Days
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Explore the best of Cusco and the Sacred Valley on this comprehensive 4-day tour. Visit key archeological landmarks such as Saqsaywaman, Qorikancha, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo and learn about the history of the ancient Incas. Visit the famous citadel of Machu Picchu in the early morning and explore the ancient ruins with a tour and on your own before heading back to Cusco.
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3-Days Cusco and Machu Picchu Trip
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No visit to Peru is complete without ticking off Machu Picchu, one of the New7Wonders of the World, but planning your trip can often take a lot of time and effort. On this 3-day tour from Cusco, a local takes care of arranging your accommodation, transfers, and activities in order to ensure your vacation goes smoothly. Plus, exploring with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier.
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Super Saver: Guided Cusco City Tour With Viewpoints
The Cusco City Tour, an experience to explore the fascinating and emblematic places of the city of Cusco and its surroundings. Given the opportunity to know the origins of the ancient and capital science of the Inca Empire through the historical, artistic and cultural richness of its temples, museums, ruins and buildings.
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Guided Waking City Tour in Cusco
Cuzco is the Historic Capital of Peru, one of the most important cities for tourism and its wonderful tourist attractions located in the city.
Enjoy during the tour of the view of the Peruvian Andes and the capital of the Inca Empire. admire the archaeological sites and the Spanish Inca and colonial architecture. The Plaza de Armas is the center of the ancient city, with galleries, carved wooden balconies and ruins of Inca walls. The convent of Santo Domingo, in the Baroque style, was built on the Temple of the Inca Sun (Qoricancha) and the traditional market of San Pedro, the famous neighborhood of San San Blas, very artistic.
Observe the culture and our people with their everyday practices. If possible, enjoy Cusqueña cuisine during our walk.
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Inkilltambo - A Hike Through Nature Private Service
Inkilltambo archaeological site where we will see examples of the magnificence of Inca engineering and architecture.
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Walking City Tour in Cusco
It is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Cusco walking by the main streets of the town and visiting the main attractions you will never forget.
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City walking tour by the Magical Cusco
Welcome to Cusco! Ancient Incas city, in this tour you will have the opportunity to explore the most important and hidden place of Cusco where the Incas history are located. Also you will have the opportunity to have an orientation tour of the city.
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We want give you a warm welcome to Cusco, with this amazing tour exploring the city of Cusco where you will have the opportunity to visit the San Blas neighborhood, the 12 angles stone, the main square and its great history, and then pass to the impressive place of Qoricancha (Sun temple) the most important place in Cusco in the Incas time. Then finally visiting the interesting place of San Pedro Market with its local people and traditions. This tour also will be an orientation to know more about the city nowadays to show you where to find good restaurants, artisan markets and other interesting places. It last around 3 hours.
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6 Days - |ALL INCLUDED| Machupicchu - Q'eswachaka
These days you will visit the most important places of Cusco such as: City tour Cusco, Sacred Valley,
Machu Picchu that is a wonder of the world, Rainbow Mountain and Qeswachaka bridge.
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5 Days - |ALL INCLUDED| Machupicchu - Rainbow Mountain & Humantay
These days you will visit the most important places of Cusco such as: City tour Cusco, Humantay
lake, Machu Picchu that is a wonder of the world and rainbow mountain.
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Cusco: Private Half Day Walking City Tour
Walk among the most iconic places in the city of Cuzco. Begin in the Plaza de Armas with the
beautiful Cathedral of Cuzco. Visit the Koricancha Temple and discover the bustling neighborhood of
San Blas.
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Cusco: Half Day Walking City Tour with entrances
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Walk among the most iconic places in the city of Cuzco. Begin in the Plaza de Armas with the beautiful Cathedral of Cuzco. Visit the Koricancha Temple and discover the bustling neighborhood of San Blas.
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Walking City Tour in Cuzco
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Visit the ancient capital of the Incas on a 4-hour hike through historic Inca and Spanish streets. The picturesque neighborhood of San Blas (area of artisans who delight us with their colonial works in carvings, Cusco paintings and imagery), the street of the Stone of the 12 angles, the Plaza de Armas with the impressive Cathedral, repository of a colonial art left by the Spanish culture, the majestic Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun and ending with the local grocery market of San Pedro, with tasting of products that are not always you. known.
City Tour on Foot in Cuzco is an excursion where you can enjoy and learn about our history and architecture and above all our guide takes care of making your experience pleasant and unforgettable.
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Virtual Tour Through the Inca Capital of Cusco
You will dive into the Peruvian culture with us! We take you on a virtual tour of the most beautiful and important city in Peru, Cusco! The former capital of the Incas is peppered with beautiful narrow streets, extraordinary buildings, and unique history. Our professional tour guide Alexandra welcomes you from Peru and "walks" with you past the most important buildings in the city. She will provide information via videos, pictures and her personal experience of many years guiding tours in Peru. You get the chance to ask questions about Peru, the city of Cusco, and many more while having fun and disconnect for about 1 hour.
This Virtual Tour is available at 11:00am or 06:00pm local time in Cusco - Peru. Make sure you have the time difference correct to join this virtual tour!
Note: If you are interested in a private tour. Please send us a message and we will be glad to help!
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Private Cusco Walking Tour II
We will visit several of the attractions exposed to us the fascinating town of Cusco. This is one of the largest villages that protect its Hispanic and colonial history and architecture. We will visit the great museums of Cusco, which keep great works of the ancient ethnicities that Vivian in these lands.
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Walking Tour Cusco
Head out on a morning tour to stretch your legs. The San Blas quarter was originally used as dwellings for the Inca nobles, who built impressive stone constructions a short distance from what used to be Huacaypata, currently the Main Square. One can still discern the unmistakable rigor of the Inca walls at the base of many constructions. Today the quarter is a conglomerate of charming cobblestoned streets highly popular among craftspeople, who sell their works on the street. See some of its top attractions, including San Blas Church, a temple that houses a priceless pulpit with carvings performed by a masterly indigenous woodcarver. Finish the tour by visiting the San Pedro market, a pantry of thousands of products from different parts of the region. After that, return to Cusco main square.
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Private Half-Day Tour in Cusco City
You will start your in Coricancha, also known as the "Temple of the Sun", the construction of which was ordered by Inca Pachacutec (1438-1471) and was used as base for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent upon the arrival of the Spaniards. This is when the Sun (Inti, in Quechua) was worshipped during the Inca Empire and at the time of the Incas, its walls were fully covered with gold sheets and its courtyards were planted with golden corn and life-size llamas. You will then go to the Cathedral, the most important building on the Main Square and one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, which is shaped as a Latin Cross and houses about 400 colonial paintings from the Cusco art school, and impressive goldsmith, silversmith and precious stones works. Its construction lasted almost a century; it started in 1560 and ended in 1654. The Ecclesiastical Chapter ordered to extract and transport hundreds of stones from the Sacsayhuaman fortress for this purpose.
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Private Full-Day Hike to Balcón del Diablo
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"El Balcón del díablo" or "Devil´s Balcony", presents a perfect harmony between nature and Inca architecture, with constructions located in the rocks that seem to be one. At the top of the cliff, a crack works as a viewpoint of the whole site. The trek continues to Zone X, known for its natural rock labyrinths. After lunch en route, visit the Temple of the Moon; here you will learn more about the Andean cosmovision and its link with the stars and forces of nature. Later visit the archaeological complex of Cusilluchayoc, and after exploring it, undertake the return to Cusco, following the route of the old Inca road that went to the Antisuyo. Enter the city through San Blas, a neighbourhood known for its talented artisans, where the tour ends.
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