City Tour Cusco - Half Day
About the Tour
- Schedule: Everyday-Afernoons.
- duration: Approximately From 13:00 to 19:00 Hrs.
- Origin: City of Cusco.
- Difficulty: Light, Level 1
- Rate: From 15.00 Usd.
Description
The Cusco City Tour is generally the beginning of your tourist visits in Cusco, it is the contact with the Inca culture and the wonderful city of Cusco “Navel of the World”, it lasts half a day, and allows you to visit the most tourist attractions. important in the city and surroundings: the Inca Temple of the Sun “Qorikancha,” the Inca archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara. This tourist visit is not to be missed.
- Guide in shared service in a single language (either English or Spanish).
- Transport.
- First aid kit.
- Tips.
- Travel insurance and inconvenience costs.
- Services not mentioned.
- Tourist Ticket.
- Entrance Ticket, Cathedral and Qoricancha.
- Hotel in Cusco or plane tickets.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Have your admission tickets on hand (We can help you get the tickets).
- Take raining clothes, specially during the raining season ( From Novembre to March)
- Bring a bottle of water and snacks among others that you may need during the tour.
- Bring your identity document, ID card or passport.
ITINERARY
(Nota: se puede realizar tambien por la mañana)
ITINERARIO
| Pick up from your hotel
Between 12:30 and 12:55 we pick you up at your hotel, only if it is in the historical centre or near, otherwise in a previously coordinated place; Then we will go to the main square, where we will visit the cathedral, then from here we will walk for about 8 minutes until we arrive to the ‘Temple of the Sun’ or Qoricancha.
|Diving into the Cultural Wealth of Qoricancha: The Temple of the Sun.
The next point to visit is the Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun. This sacred site was one of the most important in the Inca Empire, dedicated to the worship of the sun god, Inti. Here, you can admire the impressive Inca architecture and learn about the ancient beliefs and traditions of this fascinating civilisation.
|Exploring the Wonders of Sacsayhuamán
Afterwards we will go to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing fortress located outside of Cusco. This impressive stone structure, built from gigantic blocks that fit together perfectly, is a testament to the architectural skill of the Incas. From its heights, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, while you immerse yourself in the history of this fascinating place
|Enter the Mysterious World of Qenqo
Our next destination is Qenqo, an archaeological complex containing a series of ceremonial and ritual structures. Here, you can explore labyrinths of passageways carved into the rock and discover petroglyphs and sacred altars that reveal the deep connection of the Incas with nature and the cosmos.
|Discover the Fortress of Puca Pucara
We continue our tour to Puca Pucara, a mysterious fortress that served as a checkpoint and defence point on the routes to the Sacred Valley. With its impressive stone walls and intricate systems of terraces and stairways, this site will transport you back in time and make you feel like a true explorer.
|Dive into the Magic of Tambomachay
Finally, we arrive at Tambomachay, a complex of temples and aqueducts dedicated to the cult of water. Here, you can admire the impressive fountains and canals that the Incas built to pay homage to this vital and sacred element.
|End of the tour and return to Cusco city.
After visiting Tambomachay, we return to the centre of the city, but not before passing by the Mirador de San Cristobal where you will have a spectacular view of the city, the tour ends in the main square of the city of Cusco.
FAQ
What days can I do the tour?
It can be done every day of the year.
What is the best visiting time?
The tour takes place in the afternoons, most people usually do this tour on the first day of their arrival in the city, as this tour is light, it is also good because you can see the sunset in the Andes.
Could the travel agency help me with the purchase of entry tickets?
Yes of course, the travel agency can help you with the purchase of entry tickets and so on, always with prior coordination.
| ENTRANCE TICKETS ( Not included in the tour ) | |
| QORICANCHA | S/ 15.00 |
| CATHEDRAL | S/ 40.00 |
| PARTIAL TOURISTIC TICKET | S/ 70.00 |
How far in advance can I reschedule or cancel?
The reservation can be Rescheduled or canceled free of charge with 48 hours notice
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| ONLY TOUR + TRANSPORT + GUIDE | TOUR + TRANSPORT + GUIDE + ENTRANCE TICKETS | |
| CITY TOUR CUSCO | 15.00 Usd | 65.00 Usd |
ENTRACE TICKETS RATES
| foreign | Nationals | |
| QORICANCHA | S/ 15.00 | S/ 8.00 |
| CATEDRAL | S/ 40.00 | S/ 40.00 |
| BOLETO TURISTICO PARCIAL | S/ 70.00 | S/ 40.00 |