- Qorikancha - The Cusco City Tour kicks off at the main square of the imperial city, showcasing a blend of Andean and Spanish cultures.
• We begin with the Temple of Qoricancha, where various temples can be observed. Known as the “Temple of the Sun,” it was the most significant temple during Inca times. The site is notable for its remarkable engineering and the Cusquenian School paintings housed within.
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Sacsayhuaman - • After our guided tour of this crucial Inca Temple, we proceed to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, where massive blocks of Inca architecture are seamlessly joined. This impressive fortress is renowned for its rock-based construction, with some stones reaching 9 meters (30 feet) in height and weighing over 350 tons. Sacsayhuaman is also the venue for the “Inti Raymi” (Festival of the Sun) celebrated every June 24th.
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Q’enqo - • Next, we visit the Q’enqo archaeological complex, a ceremonial and religious center during Inca times. Q’enqo served as an amphitheater where sacrifices were performed.
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Pucara - • The tour continues to Puca Pucara, once an Inca surveillance post and entry checkpoint to the Inca capital.
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Tambomachay - • Our final stop is Tambomachay, a significant site for the Inca, where water worship and leisure activities took place. It is also known as the waters of eternal youth.
We will then return to the city center, where you can enjoy dinner before heading back to your hotel.
- Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco City Center
- Bilingual guide service
- Entrance ticket to Qoricancha - 20 Soles
- Tourist Ticket 70-120 Soles - or show the ticket you have already purchased with any other tour
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Cusco’s historic ruins, where ancient Incan and Spanish colonial influences seamlessly blend. This immersive city tour will transport you through time, revealing the rich cultural tapestry that makes Cusco a true treasure of Peru.
The Cusco City Tour consists of visiting five archaeological parks inside and outside the imperial city of Cusco.
Book our half-day tour, City Tour Cusco, and visit the most important treasures of the oldest living city in America.
• The lavish Inca temple of Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of Santo Domingo.
• The impressive platforms and temples of the great ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuamán.
• The enigmatic rocky promontories and labyrinthine paths of the Qenqo amphitheater.
• The large terraces, walls and stone steps of the military fortress of Puca Pucara.
• And the mysterious platforms and fountains of the Tambomachay water temple.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
