Half-Day City Tour with Inca Sites in Cusco
ID: GYG492717-872617
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Cusco's Incan heritage and nearby ruins with a local guide. Explore the Coricancha Sun Temple, Sacsayhuaman Inca complex, and the unique Qenqo site on this tour.
We will meet you at your hotel lobby at 1PM to begin this tour. From here you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas where you will visit the famous cathedral (entry fee: s/40 not included in the tourist ticket). After touring this sacred church you will continue on foot with your group through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun (entry fee: s/15 not included in the tourist ticket ). In Qoricancha you will observe the clash between Inca culture and Catholicism, and you will have the opportunity to see firsthand the difference in building methods, The inka constructions here are amazing as this was the main temple of the inkas where all their highways used to depart from, there high altar made in bronze is the high light.
From Qoricancha your group will walk down Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus to drive up and outside of the city, the drive last 25 minutes until you arrive to the majestic inka site sacsayhuaman where your guide will guide you around and you will have extra time to explore on your own.
From Sacsayhuaman you will take a bus for very short time to Quenqo inka site where you will observe some altars from inka times, then drive to Puca Pucara a small circular inka site and finally you will visit Tambomachay the temple of water with its impressive water fountains. Then drive back to Cusco where the tour ends in the main square, unless you are taking a private tour which ends in your hotel.
Highlights
- Marvel at the colossal Inca walls, meticulously crafted from massive stones.
- Discover the Sun Temple, an awe-inspiring ceremonial marvel.
- Embark on a journey to the enigmatic Sacsayhuaman fortress.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
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.
