City Tour Cusco
DURATION:
1/2 Day
LOCATION:
Cusco
AVAILABILITY:
Every day
PHYSICAL LEVEL:
Moderate
3,200 m.a.s.l.
Overview
Explore the ancient capital of the Inca Empire with this fascinating Cusco City Tour. An experience that combines history, culture, and architecture, taking you through the city’s most emblematic sites and surrounding areas. From the majestic Temple of the Sun, Coricancha, to the imposing ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, each stop reveals the grandeur and legacy of the Incas. You’ll also discover the Plaza de Armas and its colonial churches, icons of historic Cusco. Ideal for those who want to experience the essence of the Andean world in just a few hours.
Itinerary
Cusco City Tour (Half Day)
➡️ Pick-up from your hotel at 1:00 p.m. and departure for the Temple of the Sun, Coricancha, where you can appreciate the fusion of Inca and colonial architecture.
➡️ Visit to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing fortress with zigzag walls and enormous, perfectly fitted stone blocks.
➡️ Continue to Q’enqo, a ceremonial center with passageways carved into the rock and altars dedicated to Inca rituals.
➡️ Tour of Puka Pukara, an ancient military fortress that served as a lookout point and resting place for travelers.
➡️ Visit to Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, with fountains and canals dedicated to worship and purification.
➡️ Return to the city, ending the tour at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco around 6:30 p.m.
Included
✅ Guía profesional bilingüe especializado en historia y cultura inca.
✅ Transporte turístico hacia todos los sitios arqueológicos mencionados.
Not Incluyed
❌ Entradas a Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara y Tambomachay.
❌ Other services not mentioned.
❌ Propinas y gastos personales.
❌ Almuerzo o snacks adicionales.
Recommendations
🎫 Llevar pasaporte o documento de identidad.
🧢 Gorro o sombrero para el sol.
🥾 Calzado cómodo y abrigo ligero.
💧 Agua y snacks ligeros.
💰 Efectivo para propinas o compras locales.
📸 Cámara para capturar las vistas y los sitios arqueológicos.
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