Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Discount Tickets

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Overview

Cusco Birthplace of the world Striking and natural, Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. Stunning destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons can be seen in Choquequirao, Saysayhuamán, Kenko, PucaPucara, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, the Inca jewel built with the wisdom of the ancient Peruvians in an ecological environment. Captivating landscapes such as the Sacred Valley, where the mountains are clothed by terraces. Pictures villages where the past forms part of the present. Cusco really is the birthplace of the world. Location: Andes mountain range in the south of Peru Extension: 72,104 km2.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Cathedral of Cusco

End Point

End point

Regocijo Square or San Francisco Square

Pickup Information

Establishments within the Historic Center of Cusco

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Spanish-GUIDE

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

The tour starts picking you up at your hotel, it depends on the schedule you want to chose. If your hotel is outside the historic center. First visit the Cathedral: This impressive Colonial Church dates back to the year 1960 is located in the main square of Cusco, was declared a world heritage site in 1972. Then you will visit others archaeological sites.  Koricancha Temple (Santo Domingo). - “Temple of the Sun” its perfect architecture and stone construction reflect the fact that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire. Sacsayhuaman. -This construction is attributed to the Incas of the last dynasties, is located 3km from the city of Cusco, in the upper part. According to the chroniclers, it was a solar shrine, this temple was built with large blocks of limestone to protect the city from the attacks of the invaders from the East or Antis. It is formed by three large terraces superimposed in a zigzag shape and bordered by huge rock walls. Qenqo.-Located a kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, it was a ceremonial center since it is seen in the central part a giant monolith, possibly of an animal, which was the main deity, surrounded by niches, where offerings were placed PucaPucara. - Old tambo, guard post along the roads Its construction is rustic type consisting of streets, houses, and courtyards. Tambomachay. - It is located 9 km. of the city, known as the baths of the Inca for the shape of its water sources, could also be a temple dedicated to the cult of water and purification for the Inka.

Inclusion

Professional tour guide in only one language (Spanish or English)

Tourist transportation

Exclusion

Entrance fee to Cathedral and to Qoricancha

Tourist Ticket for archeological sites outside the city.

Tips (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tourist ticket (not included in the tour)

It is recommended that you wear long pants

Waterproof jacket or raincoat

Sunscreen 30 SPF or more.

Sun hat

Water

Camera and films

Supplied by Peru Andes Top

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