Cusco Tram
Since 1908

Cusco Tram - Historical Journey through the Imperial City

Hop on the historic wooden tram and tour Cusco as travelers of yesteryear did. A nostalgic experience that combines history, architecture, and culture in 1.5 hours.

1.5 Hours Duration
1908 Original Year
Unique Experience
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Historical Experience

A Journey to Cusco's Past

Hop on the historic Cusco Tram and travel back in time to 1908, when Antonio Velasco created the first network of trams pulled by mules. Today, this quaint motorized wooden tram will give you Take you along the same historic routes with the same magic of yesteryear, but with modern comfort.

  • Historic wooden tram with outdoor balcony
  • Certified driver who is also the tour guide
  • Tour of the colonial historic center of Cusco
  • Stop at the White Christ with panoramic view
  • Visit to the Tram Museum with a carriage over 100 years old
  • Frequent departures every day of the week
Historic wooden tram touring Cusco

Tram Itinerary

1.5-hour historical tour of Cusco

  • 08:30

    Meeting Point - Plaza Regocijo

    Meeting in Plaza de Regocijo, in front of Calle del Medio. Boarding the historic wooden tram.

  • 08:40

    Plaza de Armas

    Tour of the main square of Cusco. View of the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus.

  • 08:50

    Colonial Historic Center

    Walk through historic cobblestone streets: Calle del Medio, San Bernardo, San Andrés. Colonial and Republican Architecture.

  • 09:00

    Avenida El Sol and Qorikancha

    Panoramic view of the Temple of the Sun from the tram. Historical explanation of the driver-guide.

  • 09:20

    Traditional Neighborhoods

    Tour of local neighborhoods of Cusco. Cusco daily life and traditional architecture.

  • 09:35

    Cristo Blanco - Mirador

    Stop at the viewpoint of the White Christ. 360° panoramic view of the entire city of Cusco.

  • 09:50

    Tram Museum

    Stop at the museum with historic train carriage over 100 years old. Craft center and toilets.

  • 10:00

    Return to the Center

    Descent through the historic streets back to the Plaza de Armas. End of the tour near the starting point.

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$ 8 USD
/
S/ 30 PEN
per person - Historical Experience
Historic tram Driver guide Museum included Vista Cristo Blanco
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Views From the Tram

Discover what you'll see on this historic journey

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Cusco wooden tram

Historic Tram

Authentic wooden tram reminiscent of 1908 transport

Cristo Blanco Cusco from tram

White Christ

Statue watching over Cusco from above with spectacular views

Cusco Tram Museum

Tram Museum

Historic wagon over 100 years old in the old station

Cusco Historic Center

Historic Center

Tour of the most emblematic colonial streets

Plaza de Armas from tram

Plaza de Armas

View from the tram of Cusco's main square

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