Description
Explore the charms and culture of the city of Cusco with a guided City Tour of Cusco. Visit the main monuments and historical sites of the city, including the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Discover the fascinating reasons that make Cusco a unique destination and discover the history and culture with this guided City Tour of the city of Cusco.
Resume
- The Cusco Cathedral
- Qoricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun)
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress
- Qenqo Archaeological Center
- Puka Pukara Archaeological Site
- Inca Baths at Tambomachay
Itinerary
Enjoy a 5-hour tour of the main places of interest in Cusco. Learn about the history of the city, its most important architectural structures, as well as ancient Inca legends. To start this tour, our transfer will visit you at your hotel to move you to the starting point of your tour. We have 2 shifts: the morning shift begins approximately at 08:30 hrs. ending at 14:00 hrs., and the afternoon shift begins approximately at 13:00 hrs. finishing at 18:30 hrs. As the first starting point of our City tour in Cusco is the Cathedral of Cusco, full of history and valuable works of art, then we will visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), a sacred enclosure and space dedicated to deities where we will appreciate the finest lithic technology work performed by the CUSQUEÑOS (Incas); subsequently, we will continue the tour to the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman, known for its enormous megalithic stone walls that were built with amazing precision and perfection, we will continue through the nearby archaeological centers such as Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and finally Tambomachay. Thus ending our Cusco City tour in the Plaza de Armas.
Include
- Entrance fees to the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka – Pukara, and Tambomachay.
- Transfers to all the mentioned places.
- Professional English – Spanish guide.
- Pre-tour assistance.
Not include
- Hotel night in Cusco.
- Food.
- Other services not mentioned.
Recommendations
After the tour, you can take a walk through the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft shops. You can also taste the famous and incomparable Peruvian gastronomy in the restaurants or simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas, appreciate the panorama, and take the classic souvenir photo in a warm atmosphere despite the cold of the Cusco nights. And if you like the night, around the plaza you will find many nightclubs and bars full of tourists and locals waiting to have fun.
The visual experience
Important
- Documents: It is mandatory to carry your original ID or Passport for the control at the entrances.
- Schedules: We have two shifts. The morning shift starts at 08:30 hrs and the afternoon shift at 13:00 hrs. Please be punctual for the pickup at your hotel.
- Weather: Cusco can be cold, especially during the afternoon shift. Bring a warm jacket for the end of the tour.
- Tickets: This tour is economical and includes the mentioned entrance fees, so you will not have to worry about additional payments at the gates of the visited sites.
