Cusco City Tour

Description

Discover Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where every street preserves centuries of history and living culture. This City Tour invites you to explore sacred temples, monumental fortresses, and the iconic Plaza de Armas of Cusco, a setting where Andean grandeur blends seamlessly with elegant colonial architecture.

Throughout the tour, you will visit remarkable archaeological treasures such as Qorikancha, the former Temple of the Sun; the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán; and the ceremonial centers of Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Each stop reveals the architectural, spiritual, and scientific legacy of one of the most advanced civilizations in the Americas.

Enjoy an enriching experience, ideal for beginning your adventure in Cusco, understanding its millenary past, and admiring the perfect harmony between nature, history, and living traditions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Departures:

Secure your spot by booking up to 4 hours before the tour starts

Duration:

05 hrs

Schedule:

Morning Shift: 09:00 – 14:30

Afternoon Shift: 13:00 – 18:30

Group size:

Share the experience in a group of up to 18 people per tour.

Highlighted :

Qorikancha

Sacsayhuamán

Qenqo

Puca Pucara

Tambomachay

Itinerary

We will pick you up from the door of your hotel located in Cusco’s historic center, or we will coordinate a meeting point at the fountain in the Plaza de Armas.

Our first visit will be to Qorikancha, where you will learn about this important Inca sanctuary that was once covered with sheets of gold. Then, we will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, built on the foundations of the Inca temple.

Afterward, our tourist transport will take us to the upper part of the city to visit the main nearby archaeological complexes.

Sacsayhuamán

An imposing ceremonial fortress known as the “Head of the Puma” of Cusco. Its massive zigzag walls, built with enormous stone blocks, represent one of the most astonishing engineering achievements of the Andean world.

Qenqo

A ceremonial sanctuary carved into natural rock and dedicated to Pachamama (Mother Earth). Here, you can observe zigzag channels, underground chambers, and a stone altar used for ritual ceremonies.

Puca Pucara

Known as the “Red Fortress,” it was an ancient military post and control center that protected the access to Cusco.

Tambomachay

Known as the “Temple of Water” or “Inca Baths.” It stands out for its sophisticated hydraulic system with channels and water fountains that continue flowing since Inca times.

At the end of the tour, our transport will drop you off near the Plaza de Armas, where the Cusco City Tour concludes.

Includes / Not Included

INCLUDES

Tourist transportation

Pickup from your hotel or meeting point at Plaza de Armas

Professional bilingual guide

First aid kit and oxygen tank

NOT INCLUDED

Personal items (jackets, gloves, walking sticks, among others)

Meals

Partial Tourist Ticket (70 soles for foreigners and 40 soles for nationals)

Entrance ticket to Qorikancha Temple (25 soles)

Price:$12.00

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