This immersive city tour will transport you through time, revealing the rich cultural tapestry that makes Cusco a true Peruvian treasure.
The Cusco City Tour includes visits to five archaeological parks inside and outside the imperial city of Cusco. A visit to Cusco includes admiring the architecture of Inca and colonial times.
Join us to visit Cusco's most beautiful and most visited archaeological complexes. Book our half-day Cusco City Tour and visit the most important treasures of the oldest living city in the Americas.
The magnificent Inca temple of Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of Santo Domingo.
The impressive terraces and temples of the great ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
The enigmatic rocky promontories and labyrinthine paths of the Qenqo amphitheater.
The large stone terraces, walls and stairs of the Puca Pucara military fortress.
And the mysterious platforms and fountains of the water temple of Tambomachay.
ITINERARY
The Cusco City Tour begins in the main square of the imperial city, a living example of the blend of Andean and Spanish cultures.
We begin with the Temple of Qoricancha, where you can admire the various temples. This religious center is known as the 'Temple of the Sun,' and was in fact the most important temple of the Inca era. What stands out here is the impressive engineering used in its construction, and the paintings from the Cusquenian School within.
After our guided tour of this important Inca temple, we continued on to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, where we could observe enormous blocks of Inca architecture perfectly joined together. It is an impressive fortress of exquisite architecture, famous for its rock construction. Some of these rocks are about 9 meters high and weigh over 350 tons. Sacsayhuaman is the site of the 'Inti Raymi' (Festival of the Sun) celebration every June 24th.
We will arrive at the archaeological complex of Q'enko, which was a ceremonial and religious center during the Inca period. Q'enko was an amphitheater where sacrifices were performed.
We will continue our tour until we reach Puca Pucara, an ancient Inca guard post and entry control into the capital of the Inca state.
Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, which was a very important place for the Incas, as it was here that they worshipped the water while enjoying their leisure time; it is also known as the place of the waters of eternal youth.
Finally, we will return to the city center, where you can have dinner before returning to your hotel. Notes: What do I need to bring?
- Shoes
- Hats or parasols
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and drinks
Highlights
Embark on a fascinating journey through the historic ruins of Cusco, where ancient Inca and Spanish colonial influences blend seamlessly.
What includes and does not include
Hotel transportation
Tourist transport.
Bilingual guide service (English and Spanish)
Food and drink
Entrance ticket to Qoricancha 20 soles - Indicative price subject to change
You will need to pay for the tourist ticket or present the ticket already purchased with any other tour / Tourist ticket S/70 to S/120 - Indicative price subject to variation
Optional visit: Cusco Cathedral 20 soles - Indicative price subject to change
