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Cusco City Tour: Uncover the Fascinating History of the Inca Empire (Half Day)

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Cusco

Embark on a fascinating half-day City Tour of Cusco, uncovering the history and beauty of the Inca Empire. Visit iconic landmarks like the Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuamán, and more.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cusco Cathedral - We start picking you up at your hotel between 8:00 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. Then you will tour this church, the most important in the city. Its construction dates back to the 16th century.
Then walking for a time of 8 minutes you will arrive at Coricancha.
Qorikancha - Ancient Inca Temple of the Sun. Currently still retains remains of the impressive Inca architecture.
Finishing the view of the “Coricancha” we leave the city by car to go to Sacsayhuaman.
Sacsayhuaman - Important Inca archaeological remains, which is a sign of the power of the ancient Andean empire. You will know its origin and the mysteries it still has.
Then they continue to Qènqo.
Q’enqo - Ancient Inca religious center, dedicated to worship the Inca gods. We continue with the tour and arrive at Pucapucara.
Tambomachay - We continue visiting the Inca Temple of Water, with its channels and Inca architecture, then we pass through Pucapucara.
Pucapucara - It is the last point on the tour, it is also part of the remains that remain of the ancient city of Cusco, after this visit we return to the city center, the tour ends at the main square or at your hotel.

What's Included

Transportation to indicated destinations
Guided tours with a professional

What's Not Included

Entrance tickets to places of visit
Travel insurance
Expenses for inconveniences

Additional Information

Embark on a half-day City Tour to experience the key sights in and around the city of Cusco. This includes: The ‘Qorikancha’ Sun Temple; The Cathedral; Sacsayhuamán - a remarkable global architectural masterpiece; Qenqo, featuring subterranean tunnels believed to connect the realm of the living and the dead; Tambomachay, also known as the Inca Baths; and a scenic overview of Puca Pucara, translating from Quechua as the ‘red fortress’. The journey concludes with a panoramic gaze from the Cristo Blanco viewpoint. The tour spans approximately 5 hours (typically from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm).

Location

Cusco Cathedral

Portal Belen, Plaza de Armas

Cancellation Policy

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

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Jun 25, 2023

Great Cusco Tour - This tour went beyond my expectations. The price is very reasonable and our tour guide Herman did an excellent job and spoke English very well. Elizabeth also did a great job of communicating and reminding about the pick up and what we need. Highly recommended.

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