City Tour Cusco

4.7
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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

The ancient glory of the Inka capital is reborn! If you aren’t sure what exactly to do, you can enjoy your day getting lost in Cusco city – this tour allows you to visit the Qorikancha temple, Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Cusco Cathedral, and Puka Pukara. You can’t miss the opportunity to experience these unique places. Your English- speaking guide will take you through with a lot of dedication during these 4 hours of the tour.

• Learn everything about the Qorikancha Temple, the main ceremonial center of the Incas.
• Explore the Ceremonial Fortress of Sacsayhuaman and wander upon its mysteries.
• Walk through the caverns of the Qenqo temple and learn about its gloomy past.
• Discover the Puca Pucara fortress and appreciate Cusco from a privileged view.
• Get to know the living example of Inca hydraulic engineering in Tambomachay.

What's Included

Professional certified tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (one bus per language)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Meals and drinks
Admission tickets (can be purchased in local currency at each location - approximate cost: USD 40).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Main Square of Cusco - meet us at the Triunfo gate at the Cathedral of Cusco.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Right at the heart of the historic center lies the so-called Temple of the Sun, the principal worship center of the Inca culture. Here, we’ll have some time to explore the site as well as the current catholic church built on top of its settlements.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Sacsayhuaman

    Following the itinerary, the Sacsayhuaman fortress is our next stop. The impressive megalithic structure has withstood centuries of earthquakes and if it wasn’t because of the damages caused during the colonization process, the site could have been even more outstanding than what it already is.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Q'enqo

    A few meters away from Sacsayhuaman lies another important ceremonial center to the Incas. The Qenqo archeological site was a ritual-based location where, according to historians, rituals and sacrifices took place.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Puka Pukara

    Going further up the mountains, we’ll find an archeological site with a fortress-like appearance. It is believed that Puca Pucara served as a military and administrative center.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Tambomachay

    Tambomachay is one of the perfect examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. It is composed of irrigation channels and three water fountains that continue to provide water until the current date.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Viagens Machu Picchu

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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

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