Cusco Markets and Ruins Small Group Tour

4.8
(6 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

On this day tour you'll visit key Incan highlights to experience Cusco at the grassroots level. Start at the vibrant San Pedro local market, then head out of town to explore two major Inca sites: Sacsayhuaman and Q'enqo. Enjoy a picnic surrounded by amazing landscapes before returning to Cusco by foot, learning about the history and culture along the way.

What's Included

Professional guide
Private transportation
Entrance Ticket All Sites (21 USD - 2 Days Access) | (39 USD - 10 Days...

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

meeting at the corner cathedral and paddys pub.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)

    Kick off your historical Cusco tour at Plaza Regocijo, which at an altitude of 3,400 metres, is one of the highest in the world. Talk about starting the morning on top of the world!

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    First you will visit to the San Pedro market. You will learn about the market's history as you explore rows of local produce, colourful fabrics, flower vendors, shaman stalls, and loud juice makers in the company of your English-speaking guide. There will be opportunity to try out a few local words and purchase snacks for later in the day. Be ready for some entertaining local interaction!

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Q'enqo

    Leave the unforgettable smells and flavours of the Cusco market behind as we depart by private transportation to explore the Inca ruins just outside of Cusco. First on our Cusco ruins trail is Q'enqo, which was once a major Inca ceremonial and ritual site. We'll explore Q'enqo and then head out for a short, 15 minute scenic walk to the statue of Cristo Blanco (White Christ), where we'll stop for our delicious picnic of Peruvian snacks and enjoy the beautiful

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Sacsayhuaman

    Next, we'll explore the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman. At an altitude of 3,700 metres and just three kilometres from Cusco, the fortress boasts walls up to 400 metres long, made out of boulders weighing between 128 and 200 tonnes. Every year the Inty Raymi (celebration of the sun) is celebrated on these ruins overlooking the city of Cusco.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    A present from the Arabic Palestinians who visited Cusco after the Second World War. The present was to show their gratitude for the hospitality of the city gave them. To finish the tour, we'll walk back to Cusco, which will take us about half an hour. We'll descend back to the city via Inca streets, learning some stories and legends of the Inca Empire along the way. We'll meander through the bohemian area of San Blas before finding ourselves back at Plaza de Armas, Cusco's main square, where your tour will come to a close.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Manos De La Comunidad

    we can see llamas, alpacas, huanaco, vicuñas of very autentic wool baby alpaka.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Andes Peru Tour & Adventure

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology 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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