CITY TOUR IN CUSCO

Cusco

People: max. 16

Half day

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Description of the City Tour in Cusco

This City Tour in Cusco is designed so that in just a few hours you can explore the most emblematic and nearby places of the city. It begins at the Plaza de Armas with Cusco’s Cathedral, a temple that preserves artistic treasures from the Cusqueña School. Then, continue to the Temple of Qoricancha, known as the Temple of the Sun, where the Incas achieved maximum perfection in stone architecture and engineering.

Afterwards, the tour moves to the outskirts of the city. There you will visit Saqsayhuamán, an archaeological complex famous for its cyclopean walls and the main stage of the Inti Raymi festival. Next, you will visit Qenqo, a ceremonial center with underground galleries used in rituals and mummifications. The tour continues to Pucapucara, an ancient military and administrative control point, and ends at Tambomachay, a sanctuary dedicated to the worship of water with channels and fountains that still flow today.

Schedules of the City Tour in Cusco

09:00 am – 02:30 pm

01:00 pm – 06:30 pm

Itinerary of the City Tour in Cusco

Día 1

Day 1: City Tour in Cusco

Our half-day tour begins with a visit to Cusco’s Cathedral, the city’s main temple that houses numerous paintings of the Cusqueña School and highly valuable wood carvings.
Afterwards, we continue to the Temple of Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, where the finely carved Inca walls show the precision and perfection achieved in their engineering.
Then, we will board our tourist transport to head to Saqsayhuamán, a monumental archaeological complex that impresses with its enormous stone blocks perfectly fitted together. Here, every June 24th, the traditional Inti Raymi festival is held.
Next, we will visit Qenqo, a ceremonial center with passages and tunnels that the Incas used for rituals and sacrifices. Afterwards, we will visit Pucapucara, a strategic control point with large walls and terraces that monitored access to the city.
Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, a place of water worship with fountains and carved stone channels that are still functioning today.
Return to Cusco, near the Plaza de Armas.

Includes

Hotel pickup
Tourist transportation
Professional tour guide
Partial Tourist Ticket
Entrance ticket to Qoricancha
Entrance ticket to the Cathedral
24/7 assistance
First aid kit

Not included

Pickup outside the Historic Center (as an alternative, a meeting point can be arranged)
Meals and drinks
Services not mentioned

Recommendations for the City Tour in Cusco

Comfortable and warm clothing: bring layers and a thermal jacket.
Hat or cap: protect your head from the sun.
Appropriate footwear: comfortable shoes for walking on stone.
Sunscreen: apply high SPF and reapply during the day.
Personal medication: bring what you regularly need.
Sunglasses: preferably with UV protection.
Water and snacks: reusable bottle and something light for the road.
Camera or cell phone: don’t forget extra battery or power bank.
Rain jacket: from November to March due to rain.
Cash: in soles for additional expenses.
Identification: passport or ID always with you.

Why choose this tour?

The City Tour in Cusco is the best way to start your visit to the capital of the Inca Empire. In just a few hours you will have a panoramic view of the most important temples, Inca ruins, and the richness of colonial art. It is an ideal tour to acclimate to the altitude before visiting places such as the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu.

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CITY TOUR IN CUSCO