The half day city tour is a perfect way to spend your first day in Cusco. It is a relaxing trip that consists in visiting nearby archaeological sites and admiring the surrounding landscape. There’s only light hiking involved, and you don’t need to worry about logistics as we’ve got you covered.
Cusco encloses an amazing cultural wealth. This tour is highly recommended for those who want to learn more about our culture and the city’s past, which made it what it is today. You will enjoy a visit to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), where you will find the Cathedral of Cusco. We will also stop at Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Convent of Santo Domingo. Later, we will leave the historical center and go to the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
SEE HOW IT IS:
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Revive the ancient history and culture inherited from the Incas.
- Visit the most important tourist places in the city of Cusco
- During the Viceroyalty in Cusco, houses, colonial churches and convents with magnificent pieces of art were built on Inca walls and foundations. You will be able to witness this and more.
- As you drive out from the historic center, you’ll be amazed by the incredible views of the surrounding mountains, as well as the big city below, right in the middle.
- Sit back and relax while our friendly team takes care of every detail of your trip.
Itinerary.
Group Tour: When booking, choose the option that starts at 08:00. am or 1:00 pm
Private Tour: Choose to start the tour between 08:00 AM to 14:00 PM
The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel in the historic center of Cusco. The first place to visit will be the famous Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) in which we will be able to appreciate the mixture between Inca constructions (with its perfectly polished stone walls) and Spanish (the church built over the Inca walls).
After the visit to the Coricancha we will go out of the city towards Sacsayhuamán without first making a stop at the viewpoint of Cristo Blanco (panoramic viewpoint of the entire city) this is where we can see huge stone blocks of up to 40 tons perfectly placed one on top of the other. Our guide will explain the importance of this place before the arrival of the Spanish and during the colony, since this place witnessed one of the greatest battles between the Incas and the Spanish
We will continue towards the sector of Qenqo (labyrinth) named after this for its paths that give the impression of being inside a labyrinth here the most important place will be an old ceremonial Stone table that owes its importance to the fact that this place was probably the last resting place of Pachacútec.
We will continue in our tourist bus to Puca Pucara (red fortress) which was an important control center for people who wanted to enter the city of Cusco in Inca times, given to the importance of the city that was sacred, all travelers had to first purify themselves, body and soul which they could do in Tambomachay, the last place we will visit where you can still appreciate the skill and knowledge in hydraulic engineering achieved by the Incas.
IT INCLUDES
Quality and safety service
- English/Spanish speaking certified professional guide
- First aid kit
- 24/7 customer support
Transportation
- All transfers (Guaranteed)
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cusco
- Air-conditioned transportation
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Entrance Ticket to the cathedral 40 Peruvian soles (in cash)
- Entrance Ticket to the Temple of the Sun Coricancha 15 Peruvian soles (in cash)
- Entrance Ticket Tourist ticket 70 Peruvian Soles (in cash)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips for our staff
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
You must make the reservation at least 1 day before. We recommend making all reservations in advance.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, it will be guaranteed with a deposit payment of the total cost of the tour per person through our 2 forms of payment mentioned in our Book Now form.
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December.
The “CITY TOUR OF CUSCO + 4 RUINS HALF DAY TOUR" can depart any day of the week, all year round
Group Price: US$ 15.00 per person
Price in private: US$ 50.00 per person (minimum 02 people).
Deposit charges
All fees and charges are included.
price guarantee
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only 2 guests.
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