from cusco: city tour cusco sacsayhuaman & tambomachay
ID: GYG472290-841810
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Tour with us the most beautiful and visited archaeological complexes in Cusco. Book our half day tour, City Tour Cusco, and visit the most important treasures of the oldest living city in America:
Regardless of the time (morning or afternoon) we will begin with our guided tour of the city of Cusco, visiting first the impressive Cathedral of Cusco that is located next to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. In this important colonial temple we will observe the Andean baroque architecture and the best samples of Andean religious art, as well as some colonial paintings.
Then we will go to Qoricancha (the largest Inca temple dedicated to the sun) where we will observe the finest Inca architecture and important colonial paintings of the Cusco school.
After visiting Qoricancha, we will go to the outskirts of Cusco to visit the 4 tourist attractions that are part of the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park : the ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the Qenqo amphitheater, the military fortress of Puca Pucara and the fountains of the temple to the water from Tambomachay.
During the guided tour of Sacsayhuamán, we will go through impressive temples, sacred precincts and platforms that were built with immense stone blocks. And from its viewpoint, we will also observe the imposing city of Cusco in all its magnitude; as well as the most important mountains that protect it and the beautiful landscapes that surround Sacsayhuamán.
Additionally, in the vicinity of Sacsayhuamán, we will also visit an artisan center to see the works of art created by the hands of the artisan from Cusco: traditional fabrics (alpaca and baby alpaca) and gold and silver jewelry (necklaces, bracelets and earrings). And in case you want to take a beautiful reminder home with you, this will be the ideal place to buy it.
Finally, in the last leg of the tour, we will visit Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay .
After the guided tour, we will return to Cusco, and we will take you to Plaza Regocijo (one block from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco), so that you can continue touring, at your own expense, the other wonders of the majestic city of Cusco.
Highlights
- The majestic Cathedral of Cusco, symbol of Andean-Christian religious
- The lavish Inca temple of Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of santodomingo
- The impressive platforms and temples of the great ceremonial fortress of Sacsay
- The enigmatic rocky promontories and labyrinthine paths of the Qenqo
- The large terraces, walls and stone steps of the military fortress of PucaPuca
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. (But only in the city center)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.