Cusco City Tour Explore the Inca Heritage and Culture

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the rich history and culture of Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas, on this engaging city tour. Visit iconic sites such as the majestic Cusco Cathedral, the historic Qorikancha Temple, and the impressive Sacsayhuaman Fortress. With the expert guidance of a professional bilingual guide, explore ancient ruins and colonial treasures while learning about Inca engineering at Puca Pucará and Tambomachay. The tour also includes a stop at a local textile center to see traditional weaving techniques in action. This 5 - 6 hour tour starts at 8:30 AM, includes transportation and a bilingual guide, and is suitable for all ages, although acclimatization to the altitude is recommended.

What's Included

Partial Tourist Ticket (for other archaeological sites)
Tourist transportation in a comfortable vehicle
Hotel pickup
Professional official bilingual guide
Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up from your hotel, so please wait in the hotel lobby between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. From there, your cultural and historical exploration of Cusco begins.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco

    Hotel Pickup Your day begins with a hotel pickup between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. From there, we head straight to the heart of Cusco to start the cultural and historical exploration.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cusco Cathedral

    Cusco Cathedral Visit the Cusco Cathedral, located at the Plaza de Armas. Discover its colonial treasures, intricate gold and silver artwork, and learn why it is one of the city’s most important religious and historical landmarks.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Qorikancha Temple Stroll through the main streets to Qorikancha, the most important temple of the Inca Empire. Admire the finely crafted stone walls dedicated to the Sun, Moon, and stars, and hear stories about the temple’s significance in Inca cosmology.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Sacsayhuaman

    Sacsayhuaman Fortress Take a short drive to Sacsayhuaman, a fortress with massive stone walls, some weighing over 120 tons. Learn about the incredible engineering skills of the Incas and explore the site’s strategic and ceremonial importance.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tambomachay

    Puca Pucará and Tambomachay Continue to Puca Pucará, an Inca military outpost, and explore its defensive platforms. Then visit Tambomachay, known as the “Bath of the Inca,” a ceremonial site with advanced water channels used by the Inca elite.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Cusco

    Textile Center End the tour at a local textile center, where you can watch traditional weaving and dyeing techniques. Learn about the creation of alpaca and baby alpaca garments and have the chance to purchase unique handmade products.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Entrance fees to Qorikancha 6,00 USD por persona
  • Entrance to Cusco Cathedral 7,00 USD por persona
Supplied by Intiperu Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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