Half- Day City Tour Cusco

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Sacsayhuaman

  At 1:20 p.m., we will meet you at your hotel lobby to begin your tour. From here, you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Following, you will continue on foot through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun. At the Q’oricancha you will be able to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and Catholicism. This was the key spiritual center of the Incas, which leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire. There is also a bronze, high altar to be seen.  From Q’oricancha, your group will walk down Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus 25 minutes outside of the city. You will be taken to the majestic Inca site, Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic, 200 ton monoliths, you will be able to hear from your guide and then, explore on your own.  From Sacsayhuaman, you will take a five minute bus ride to the Q’enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Incan altars. Following, you will take another five minute drive to Puca Pucara, a small, circular Inca site. The final stop on our tour is Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water fountains, thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. We’ll then drive back down to Cusco.

  4 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Cusco Cathedral

  The Half day tour give you chace to visit the Cathedral of Cusco which is considered the Main church of the Colonial time, our guide will explain each details of this monument.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Qorikancha

  Santo Domingo is above of the main temple of the Inca civilization which is was the Koricancha temple, now administrated by Spanish, if you want to see close about Inca culture prepare your camera and do it.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• Plaza de Armas (Pass by)

  Plaza de Armas of Cusco is one of the beauty down town, you can choose some restaurant with the balcony and enjoy the view.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Puka Pukara

  Puka Pukara is a site of military ruins situated near Cusco city, This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bring confortable shoes, sun-scream, a hat, snacks, camera.
• Dec-March, waterproof jacket, personal medication.

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