Cuzco City Tour and Archaeological Ruins in Half Day Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Cusco, 08002, Peru
location pin icon Cusco
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Overview

This half-day tour is perfect for those who wish to explore the best of Cusco and its surroundings in a limited time, offering a complete overview of its Inca and colonial heritage. On the first day of your arrival it is recommended to take a City Tour, our agency organizes this tour every afternoon. You will be picked up from your hotel at 1hs PM. You will have a guided tour through the center of the city of Cusco, you will visit the Plaza de Plaza de Armas, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha-Santo Domingo, and then we will go out to the to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Returning to the city between 18hs PM.

Pickup Information

Transportation to and from the historic center of Cusco. Within the urban radius of the city. In case the accommodation is out of the radius, you will be informed of the nearest meeting point for the pick up / Drop Off.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaza de Armas Cuzco
We start the excursion visiting the main square of Cusco and we will walk to the temple of the sun Qoricancha.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Qorikancha
Then we visit the temple of Qoricancha, the highest expression of Inca architecture and engineering. The Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Sacsayhuaman
The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman is strategically built on a hill overlooking all of Cusco. It is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Q'enqo
Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it has the archaeological groups of Q'enqo Grande and Q'enqo Chico. Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag, it had a purely religious function. religious function, with a semicircular amphitheater on the outside with trapezoidal niches and with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that simulates a puma, which measures approximately six meters. approximately six meters.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Puka Pukara
Puka pukara means “red fortress”, because the calcareous stones with which it is built have acquired the reddish color of the soil, very abundant in iron. It is argued that it had the function of guarding Tambomachay, an important palace in Inkan times. But at the same time, due to its architectural layout and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple enclosures, it was a “tambo” that is to say, a collective shelter that that offered lodging and food to travelers, as well as to the retinue that was to accompany the Inka in his that was to accompany the Inka in his retreat in Tambomachay.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Tambomachay
Tambomachay, located about 8 kms. north of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, is an archaeological site that was intended for the worship of water and for the head of the Inca Empire to rest. the head of the Inca Empire could rest. This place is also called Baños del Inca (Inca Baths). It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and various waterfalls waterfalls that flow through the rocks. The surprising thing about this is that from the Incas created 2 secondary waterfalls, which are exactly the same. exactly the same. That is to say, if one places two empty bottles, one in each waterfall, the two fill up. waterfall, the 2 are filled at the same time.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Transportation to and from the hotel

Professional Guide

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Tips

Food and Beverages

Tourist ticket (approximately 25 USD)

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by ParaViajantes Tours

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