Cusco City Tour
(Duration 5 Hours)
Cusco City Tour is a half time tour, where we can visit colonial churches and impressive archaeological centers that you will never forget, we will be accompanied by a professional guide who will clarify your doubts about these mysterious places, let yourself be carried away by the magic of Cusco and live with us this beautiful experience.
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel between 08:30 am if it is in the morning or at 12:40 pm if your tour is in the afternoon
Will start the guided tour around the City, where the traveler will have the opportunity to visit 5 places.
“Qoricancha” Temple (golden enclosure),
Current Santo Domingo Convent, place that has in its interior one of the most important Religious Center of the Inca time. This archaeological site is located in the heart of Cusco city, to scanty 4 blocks of the Main Square. Then, the tour moves to the suburbs of the city, visiting in the first term, the sumptuous:
“Sacsayhuaman” (puma’s head),
Majestic place with impressive works in stone, being the most weighed of 120 tons. These stones were transported by Inca workers from remote quarries. Here the famous INTI RAYMI or Holiday (Party) is realized to the Sun on June 24th of every year. Just to 200 m. of Sacsayhuaman is located our next destination:
“Q’enqo” (Labyrinth)
Religious center dedicated to the worship to the Earth and, according to some theories, to funeral rituals. Many huacas were based on natural rock formations. Believed to be a place where sacrifices and mummification took place. Our next visits, located approximately 10 minutes by bus from Q’enqo, is:
“Puca Pucara” (reddish Place)
That was in use as military and control center and as a site of mandatory stop for all the travelers of the Inca epoch. Our last destination, located at only 100 m. of Puca Pucara, it is:
“Tambomachay” (Temple of the Water)
It was used as a center of adoration and worship of water where we will observe niches and ceremonial fountains of mysterious origin. Afterwards we will return to the surroundings of the Plaza de Armas.
End of our services
Included/ no Included
INCLUDED:
- Touristic transportation.
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Entrance tickets to all places
- Guided visits to each archaeological center.
- Professional Guide in English/Spanish
- Return near the main square.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Food.
- Personal expenses and tips
Recomendations
IMPORTANT.
- Departure: Every day in the morning and afternoon.
- Duration: 5 hours approx.
- The Cathedral, in which the first stone wasplaced in the year 1560. This marvel of the religious art possesses approximately 300 paintings of the Cusqueña School. Among some other expressions of art. (this visit is optional, increase US$15.00 dollars per person, please notify us at the time of reservation so we can consider it in your itinerary).
- The price shown at the top of the itinerary is in shared service or Pull (Group of 16 to 20 people).
- Prices in private service according to the number of passengers, consult rates.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
- A small backpack.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat or cap.
- Light and warm clothes.
- Bring a warm jacket if your tour will be in the afternoon.
- Waterproof jacket (according to the season)
- Optional: Snacks (Cookies, chocolates, sweets, fruit, water, etc.)
