Cusco: City Center and San Blas Walking Tour
ID: GYG394457-716855
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Cusco's colonial and Inca history on this walking tour with a local guide. Wander through the cobbled streets of San Blas and admire the colonial houses in Plaza Regocijo.
Today you will know the wonderful city of Cusco on a walking tour. Start in the Main Square, where the church of Compañía de Jesus and the Cathedral are located. The tour continues to San Blas, passing through the street where the famous 12-angle stone is located, which stands out for its edges and precision.
Then arrive in San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility, today it is known for hosting the most prestigious artisan workshops in the city. Its streets are full of imposing stone constructions. The descent continues towards the Coricancha also known as "The temple of the Sun". Here, homage was paid to the sun ("Inti") during the Inca Empire.
The tour continues to Plaza Regocijo, surrounded by colonial houses such as the Casa de Garcilaso de la Vega and to Plaza San Francisco. The tour ends at the San Pedro market, an exquisite display of thousands of products from different areas of Cusco that you can perceive with all your senses. Finally, you will return to your hotel.
Highlights
- See some of its top attractions, including San Blas Church
- Visit San Pedro local market, a pantry of thousands of products from different parts of the region
- Admire the Twelve angled stone, famous for the perfect assembly of its 12 corners and sides
- Relax in the main square of Cusco, surrounded by the Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesus, shops and restaurants
- Visit Plaza Regocijo whose name comes from the Quechua word Cusipata or "patio of joy" because public celebrations such as bullfights were held here
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This activity does not include transfers.
• You must go to the meeting point: Plaza de Armas, Cusco. (monument to the inca). Reference: Calle Portal Belen, Cusco
• 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.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• 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). We recommend that all our guests travel with the certificate of their vaccination
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)
• Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
• Your guide will be waiting in Cusco' s main square
• You must go to the meeting point: Plaza de Armas, Cusco. (monument to the inca).
• Reference: Calle Portal Belén, Cusco
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.
