City tour
Location
Cusco, Peru
Duration
4-5 Hours
Tour Type
Half-Day City Tour (Cultural and Historical Exploration)
Language
English (Bilingual Professional Guide)
Embark on a captivating half-day Cusco City Tour through the heart of Cusco and its surrounding archaeological sites. This journey will allow you to explore the ancient Inca architecture, where you’ll learn about the sacred rituals and ceremonies that shaped the Inca Empire. Discover the lasting influence of the colonial era and its contributions to the region’s cultural traditions.
During the tour, you will visit iconic landmarks such as Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, renowned for its gold-covered walls; Sacsayhuaman, an impressive Inca fortress with monumental stonework; and Qenqo, an ancient amphitheater that holds sacred significance. Continue to Puka Pukara, a military and ceremonial site, and finish your adventure at Tambomachay, a remarkable Inca hydraulic engineering marvel.
This immersive Cusco City Tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the region’s rich history and gain a deeper understanding of Cusco’s cultural and historical importance.
Itinerary
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QORICANCHA (Temple of the Sun)
Begin your journey at the most important Inca temple, which was once covered in gold and housed a wealth of idols and decorations. Learn about its significance in Inca religion and culture. -
SACSAYHUAMAN
Continue to one of the most impressive constructions in Cusco, known for its cyclopean walls and intricate architecture, defying belief with its monumental stonework. -
QENQO (or LLACTAPATA)
Visit this amphitheater, a sacred site that once housed the mummies of Inca leaders. Discover the role of this site in Inca ceremonies and rituals. -
PUKA PUKARA
Explore this military and ceremonial complex, known for its “rosetonado” architectural style, featuring walls shaped like flower petals. -
TAMBOMACHAY (Temple of Water)
Conclude your tour at the remarkable hydraulic engineering site of Tambomachay, where the Inca’s advanced water systems are on full display.
Includes
- Tourist Transportation
- Bilingual Professional Guide
- Entrance to Qoricancha
Not Included
- BTG or BTP
- Meals
- Tips
Preguntas Frecuentes
The tour lasts approximately 4-5 hours, allowing you to explore the main Inca and colonial sites in and around Cusco.
The tour includes tourist transportation, a bilingual professional guide, and entrance to the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). Meals and tips are not included in the price.
The tour departs at two different times: 08:00 am and 13:00 pm, so you can choose the time that best fits your schedule.
Yes, the tour is suitable for individuals of all ages, though some of the archaeological sites involve walking on uneven surfaces, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
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