Cuzco city tour

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6 hours (approximately)
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The Cusco City Tour is an experience to visit the fascinating and emblematic places of the city of Cusco and its surroundings. Giving yourself the opportunity to learn about the origins of the ancient city and capital of the Inca Empire through the historical, artistic and cultural wealth of its temples, museums, ruins and buildings.

What's Included

Transportation (shared service)
General Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTG) or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (S/70.00)
entrance to the Cathedral of Cusco (S/ 40.00)
Temple of the Sun or Qoriqancha (S/ 20,00)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from Hotels / Pick up from the Plaza de Armas

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Meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco Cathedral

    - Cusco Cathedral

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Qorikancha

    Qoricancha Temple (Santo Domingo) – “Temple of the Sun” its perfect architecture and stone construction reflect the fact that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Sacsayhuaman

    Sacsayhuaman – This construction is attributed to the Incas of the last dynasties, it is located 3km from the city of Cusco, in the upper part. According to the chroniclers, it was a solar shrine, this temple was built with large blocks of limestone to protect the city from attacks by invaders from the east or Antis. It is made up of three large overlapping terraces in a zigzag shape and bordered by huge rock walls.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Q'enqo

    Qenqo – Located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, it was a ceremonial center since a giant monolith can be seen in the central part, possibly of an animal, which was the main deity, surrounded by niches, where offerings were placed. In the lower part, there are other niches and an altar that was used to embalm bodies or perhaps, for sacrifices dedicated to their Gods.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Tambomachay

    Tambomachay – It is located 9 km. of the city, known as the Inca baths due to the shape of its water sources, could also have been a temple dedicated to the cult of water and purification for the Inka. It has three platforms with various niches where offerings were placed.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by camino peru

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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