Cusco: Coricancha, Cathedral & San Pedro Market Walking Tour
ID: GYG394466-716869
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this tour of the Coricancha Temple and Cusco Cathedral. Finish with a visit to San Pedro market to sample some local produce and experience Cusco daily life.
Today you will participate in a walking tour starting at the Coricancha Temple, one of the most important buildings in the city. It was one of the most important centers of worship to the Sun God of the Incas that was converted into a convent after the arrival of the Spanish.
Then visit the wonderful Cusco Cathedral, built between 1560 and 1664, and end the tour visiting the San Pedro market, a pantry of thousands of products from different areas of the region. Finally, you will return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Marvel at Coricancha religious complex
- Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this tour
- Relax in the main square of Cusco, surrounded by the Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesus, shops and restaurants
- Visit San Pedro local market, a pantry of thousands of products from different parts of the region
- Learn about Cusco history with this activity
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
• The visit to the San Pedro market can be replaced by a visit to Casa Concha.
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator
• People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This works for bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
• Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other (surgical mask, cloth mask, or two surgical masks on top).
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 are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
