Historical Cusco Inkas Walking City Tour
ID: GYG619054-1034476
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the captivating blend of history and culture as you stroll through Cusco's ancient streets, lined with remnants of the Inca Empire and colonial architecture in every step we take. Join us!
We start our visit in Plaza de armas, an important space from inca times.Here we have an introduction to the history of the Inca civilization and the importance of the main square.
He head to the Sun’s street. We will visit one of the last Inca walls that have resisted earthquakes and its magnificent architecture that housed the chosen inca women.
We visit a patio to meet a llama and a alpaca and learn to differentiate them and learn about the traditional beverage of the incas.
We head south to visit Coricancha or the main temple of the incas. We will view the amazing exterior wall and the importance of this place for the Inca festivities.
Out next stop will be the place of birth of one of the most prominent Incas, Pachacuti, the reformer of the world.
We will visit another Inca palace and marvel at the site its amazing walls and learn about the fast development of the Inca civilization
We have a small stop at a local chocolate store and enjoy the local chocolate flavors and products.
We will marvel viewing the popular street with the 12 angles stone, a unique stone that has 12 sides.
We visit Plazoleta Nazarenas to learn about the the school dedicated to the Inca children.
At last we visit one of the most impressive mirador/lookout in Cusco, San Cristobal mirador and enjoy an amazing view of the city of Cusco.
Highlights
- We will learn the history of the Inca civilization
- See inca walls, palaces, temples, schools
- Inca traditions, festivities, ideology, iconography
- Local chocolate tasting and souvenirs shop
- Panoramic view of Cusco
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We will meet in front of Mcdonald store. Ask for tour guide Waldo
INCLUDED
- A Certified Local Tour Guide
- Questions and recommendations
- Chocolate/ chicha tasting
- Llama keychain souvenir
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.