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This is a perfect half-day tour that will take you exploring the best of Cusco city, visiting the most beautiful and important neighborhoods, streets, plazas, temples, and archeological sites: Amaze yourself with the magnificent architecture of the Colonial buildings lying over the Inca foundations, visit the temples and palaces of the city center, and later visit Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, PukaPukara, and Tambomachay.
Highlights of the Cusco City Tour
• Discover the hidden secret of Cusco City in a half-day tour
• Visit the Plaza de Armas, where the Cathedral of Cusco is located
• Explore the twelve-angled stone street and the Street of the Sun
• Visit Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, PukaPukara, Tambomachay.
• Walk Cusco like a local with our native Tour Guide
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
The tour will start at 13:0pm form your hotel, you will explore the center of Cusco. Cusco, also spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, It's often known as the "Historical Capital of Peru," and it was the capital of the Inca Empire. You will explore the Plaza de Armas, the 12 angled stone street, Loreto street, and most important buildings and streets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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From the Plaza de Armas, you will walk to the Coricancha temple, also known as Qorikancha or Koricancha, was the most important temple in the Inca Empire. Located in present-day Cusco, Peru, the name Qorikancha translates from the Quechua language to "Golden Courtyard" or "Golden Enclosure," reflecting its once opulent decoration.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Sacsayhuaman
Next, you will drive to Sacsayhuaman and explore the best of this magnificent Inca Site. complex located on the outskirts of Cusco, Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire. This magnificent site is best known for its massive walls of perfectly fitted stones, some of which weigh more than 100 tons. These walls are a testament to the incredible engineering skills of the Inca.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Puka Pukara
next, drive to Puca Pucara, which translates to "Red Fortress" in Quechua, is an Inca archaeological site located near Cusco, Peru. It's part of the Inca ruins along the route to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, and is often visited along with other nearby sites such as Tambomachay, Qenqo, and the massive Saqsaywaman complex.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Tambomachay
We will start from your hotel and visit the Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. This tour will take us about four hours. This is a perfect opportunity to explore Cusco city and the surroundings as you acclimatize for your trip to Machu Picchu, combining the beautiful Plaza de Armas, 12 angles stone, Loreto street, Koricancha and walk around the fantastic 4 archaeological sites outside of Cusco, will give you a glimpse of what is coming up on the next days.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Qenqo, sometimes spelled Q'enko, Quenko, or Kenko, is an important archaeological site located just a few kilometers north of Cusco, Peru, in the Antisuyo region of the Inca Empire. The site is part of the larger Saqsaywaman archaeological complex. The name Qenqo comes from the Quechua word "Q'inq'u," meaning "zigzag," likely referring to the intricate carvings found on some of the site's rock surfaces. The site is often referred to as a "huaca," which roughly translates to "sacred spot" in Quechua.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Names of all travelers
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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