Cusco City Tour Half-Day Group Service

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ID: GYG524633-913995
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Country: Peru

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Takes you to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire, where you will visit the Cathedral, Qorikancha, and the incredible archaeological parks of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.
At 01:00 PM, we'll pick you up from your hotel and start our tour of Cusco's magnificent Plaza de Armas. We'll visit the Cusco Cathedral, a masterpiece of baroque architecture built with stones brought from the nearby Inca fortress of Saqsayhuaman. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of art.

After a 5-minute walk, we will visit Qorikancha, the Golden Temple, now known as the Dominican Temple. This site features an Inca wall at its base, fine and beautiful architecture, and a rich history full of legends.

From Qorikancha, the group will take a 25-minute bus ride to Saqsayhuaman, the head of the puma-shaped city of Cusco. Saqsayhuaman is one of the most impressive Inca sites, with massive stones in its zigzag walls, including one that weighs 128 tons.

From Saqsayhuaman, take a short bus ride to Qenqo, a religious Inca center dedicated to honoring and worshiping Mother Earth. At Qenqo, you can see fascinating Inca altars, including some of the most impressive carved rocks in the Cusco area.

After a 10-minute drive, you will arrive at Puka Pukara (the red palace), a small circular Inca military control site. Finally, you will visit Tambomachay (Water Temple), a center of water worship with impressive fountains and aqueducts. The tour will end at approximately 6:00 PM in the main square of Cusco.

Highlights

  • Glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Inca Empire
  • Flash into the Inca's engineering and architectural skills
  • Deeper understanding of the Inca Empire and its legacy
  • Explore the city's well-preserved Inca architecture
  • Experience the city's vibrant culture, traditional festivals, music, and dance

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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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.