CITY TOUR CUSCO
FULL DAY | Estarting from US$ 00.00 per person.
Duration: Half day.
Group size: Maximum 15 pax.
Type of service: Private or group.
Maximum altitude: 3,650 meters above sea level.
Transportation: Bus or car.
Places to visit: Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay.
Overview
The imperial Cusco city boasts enigmatic stone streets that connect stunning Inca and colonial buildings, and these features are testimony to the great importance of this historic city.
Dare to stroll through narrow streets visiting the best Inca remains throughout Cusco such as the Qoricancha, the great temple of the sun; the main cathedral of Cusco, one of the most beautiful churches in Peru; Sacsayhuaman, surrounded by huge stone walls and other attractions.
What to expect:
- Visit the most important Inca religious shrine in the world.
- Appreciate canvases, altarpieces, murals and artistic jewels from 16th century, executed by the great art school of Cusco.
- Appreciate the fine stone carving of all the Inca buildings that have endured for more than 500 years.
- Visit a surprising water fountain that served as a religious shrine.
- Enter a limestone cave where there is an Andean altar carved into the natural outcrop.
Itinerary
Inside, we will have an unforgettable visit to appreciate altarpieces made of cedar wood, plastered with 18-carat gold flakes and belonging to the baroque style. In addition, you will see historical canvases representing the Andean syncretism (a fusion between Andean and Spanish cosmology).
Later, we will visit the convent of Santo Domingo, where the ancient temple of Qoricancha is located. This incredible stone structure was once known as the genesis of Andean religion and society. There is no other like it!
Then, we will board the touristic transportation towards Sacsayhuaman, where we will be able to walk through a wide flat area that is delimited by gigantic stone blocks of more than 60 tons and 6 meters high.
After that, we will travel only 5 minutes to get to Qenqo, a special site due to its carved stones. However, its most amazing feature is the underground passages that head you to an unforgettable Inca altar, which is carved in the same outcrop that composes the completely archaeological complex. Truly Amazing!
Afterwards, the transportation will take us to the highest place of the journey, Tambomachay. Here we will walk through a forest of queuña trees (polylepis) until we reach a beautiful water fountain that is embellished by stone niches and other amazing elements.
Finally, we will visit the nearby archaeological complex of Puka Pukara, which boasts a circular shaped platform that possibly got the function of controlling all the people entering and leaving the city of Cusco.
We will be back at your hotel at 17:30 hours and this will be the end of an unforgettable day.
Includes
- Touristic transportation.
- Official tour guide.
- Entrance tickets to touristic attractions.
Not Included
- Souvenirs.
- Tips.
- Extra expenses.
Recommendations
Bring with you a small backpack containing water, extra money and a rain poncho (especially for the raining season, from November to March). Also, bring a camera and a lot of desire to learn about the endless Inca and Peruvian culture.
FAQ'S
- How long are the visits inside the attractions within Cusco city tour?
40 minutes on average in the larger destinations and 20 minutes in the smaller ones. As well, there will always be time for explanations and a free time for you, to take as many photos as you want. - Are there any restrooms along the Cusco city tour?
The only exception is Puka Pukara, the rest of attractions have toilets in very good condition. - Can I buy souvenirs on this city tour in Cusco?
Yes, there will be enough time to buy some souvenirs made by local people before traveling back to your hotel in the city.
