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Get to know Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, with a private guide who knows its stories.
Start in the heart of the city at the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, home to colonial art painted by Andean artists. A few blocks away, Qorikancha reveals the finest Inca stonework in Cusco, the temple that once had walls covered in gold and later became a Spanish convent.
Then head to the hills above the city. At Sacsayhuaman, giant stones fit together with no mortar, some weighing many tons. Continue to Q'enqo, a carved rock shrine, Puka Pukara, a small checkpoint fort, and Tambomachay, where Inca water channels still run.
Because it is private, the pace, the questions and the photo stops are yours. It is the ideal first tour in Cusco and a great way to adjust to the altitude.
Hotel pickup, transport and a professional guide are included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please, provide your hotel information
Itinerary
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1Cusco Cathedral
The first stone was placed to begin construction of the cathedral in 1560. It is a marvel of religious art, home to approximately 300 paintings from the Cusqueña School.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Qorikancha
Koricancha: We first visit the exquisite architectural feats of the ancient "Koricancha" Temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Sacsayhuaman
Saqsayhuaman: The archaeological complex of Saqsayhuamán impresses with its zigzag walls of giant stones, some weighing more than 100 tons, fitted together without mortar. (40 minutes)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Q'enqo
Q'enqo (Labyrinth): A religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth. (30 minutes)
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Puka Pukara
Puca Pucara (reddish place): that was used as a military control center. (20 minutes)
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Tambomachay
Tambomachay (Temple of the Water): a center of adoration and worship of water. (20 minutes)
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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