Cusco City Tour
Type of Excursion
History & Archaeology
Transport
Van
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4 Hours
Service
Group Tour
(max. 18 people)
Departure Time
9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Morning Itinerary
8:50 AM – Hotel Pick-up
The morning service begins with hotel pick-up from accommodations located within central Cusco, followed by the start of the guided city tour.
9:00 AM – Coricancha, Temple of the Sun
The first visit takes place at Coricancha, once one of the most important religious centres of the Inca Empire. The site combines finely constructed Inca stonework with colonial architecture built during the Spanish period.
9:45 AM – Sacsayhuamán
The route continues to Sacsayhuamán, a monumental archaeological complex overlooking Cusco and known for its enormous precisely fitted limestone walls.
10:30 AM – Qenqo Archaeological Site
The visit continues at Qenqo, a ceremonial site characterised by passages, carved rock surfaces, underground chambers, and stone features associated with ritual practices.
11:00 AM – Puca Pucara
A stop is made at Puca Pucara, a compact archaeological complex distinguished by its reddish stonework and strategic position along an ancient route leading towards Cusco.
11:30 AM – Tambomachay
The final archaeological site outside the city is Tambomachay, where a system of stone channels, aqueducts, and continuously flowing fountains demonstrates sophisticated Inca hydraulic engineering.
12:15 PM – Cusco Cathedral
The tour returns to the historic centre for a visit to Cusco Cathedral, where Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural influences combine with colonial religious artwork and historical artefacts.
1:00 PM – End of Morning Tour
The morning excursion concludes in central Cusco after the visit to the principal historical and archaeological sites included in the itinerary.
Afternoon Itinerary
1:20 PM – Hotel Pick-up
The afternoon service begins with hotel pick-up from accommodations located within central Cusco, followed by the start of the guided city tour.
1:30 PM – Cusco Cathedral
The first visit takes place at Cusco Cathedral in the historic centre, where Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural influences combine with colonial religious artwork and historical artefacts.
2:15 PM – Coricancha, Temple of the Sun
The route continues to Coricancha, once one of the most important religious centres of the Inca Empire. Finely constructed Inca stone walls remain alongside colonial structures built over the original complex.
3:00 PM – Sacsayhuamán
The excursion continues to Sacsayhuamán, a monumental archaeological complex overlooking Cusco and recognised for its enormous precisely fitted limestone walls.
3:45 PM – Qenqo Archaeological Site
The visit continues at Qenqo, a ceremonial complex shaped partly from natural rock and characterised by carved passages, underground chambers, and stone surfaces associated with ritual practices.
4:15 PM – Puca Pucara
A stop is made at Puca Pucara, a compact archaeological complex distinguished by its reddish stonework and strategic location along an ancient route leading towards Cusco.
4:45 PM – Tambomachay
The final archaeological visit takes place at Tambomachay, where stone channels, aqueducts, and continuously flowing fountains reflect the Incas’ advanced knowledge of hydraulic engineering.
6:00 PM – Return to Cusco
The afternoon excursion concludes upon return to central Cusco.
Included
Hotel pick-up for accommodations located in the city center of Cusco
Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish
Not Included
Entrance ticket to Cusco Cathedral
Entrance ticket to Coricancha
Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), required for Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MY ACCOMMODATION IS OUTSIDE CENTRAL CUSCO ○ For accommodations located outside the standard pick-up area, a designated meeting point can be arranged in Cusco’s historic centre. ○ Private transportation may also be arranged for an additional fee.
ABOUT THE CUSCO TOURIST TICKET – BTC ○ The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) provides access to a range of archaeological sites, museums, cultural centres, and other attractions in Cusco and the surrounding region. ○ Several attractions included in this excursion require the BTC: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. GENERAL TICKET – ADULTS ○ Valid for 10 days and provides access to the following attractions: Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Puca Pucara Tambomachay Museum of Contemporary Art Regional Historical Museum Museum of Popular Art Qoricancha Site Museum Qosqo Native Art Center Pachacuteq Inca Monument Piquillacta Tipon Pisac Ollantaytambo Chinchero Moray PARTIAL TICKET – ADULTS The partial ticket is divided into three circuits. Circuit 1 – Valid for 1 day Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Puca Pucara Tambomachay Circuit 2 – Valid for 2 days Regional Historical Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Museum of Popular Art Qoricancha Site Museum Qosqo Native Art Center Pachacutec Inca Monument Circuit 3 – Valid for 2 days Pisac Ollantaytambo Chinchero Moray ○ According to the selected ticket type, prices range from approximately S/70 (USD 24) for a partial ticket to S/130 (USD 40) for the general ticket. ○ The Tourist Ticket can be purchased at the entrance to the participating attractions. ○ The BTC is not valid for admission to Machu Picchu. ○ The required entrance ticket may also be added as an optional service during the booking process.
ABOUT THE CUSCO CATHEDRAL ENTRANCE TICKET ○ Admission to Cusco Cathedral is not included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) and requires a separate entrance ticket. ○ The entrance fee is approximately S/40 (USD 15) per person. It may be added as an optional service during the booking process or purchased directly before entering the Cathedral.
ABOUT THE CORICANCHA ENTRANCE TICKET ○ Admission to Coricancha is not included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) and requires a separate entrance ticket. ○ The entrance fee is S/20 (USD 8) per person. It may be added as an optional service during the booking process or purchased directly before entering the site.
CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICIES 1.- CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE ○ Changes to the travel date are accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity. 2.- CANCELLATIONS ○ Cancellations requested at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity are eligible for a full refund. ○ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled activity are non-refundable. ○ In cases of force majeure, including strikes, social unrest, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond the control of the company or the traveler, a refund may be considered. The refundable amount will depend on the circumstances and any costs already incurred. 3.- REFUNDS ○ Refunds for payments made by credit or debit card may take several business days to appear, depending on the issuing bank. Please note that transaction fees charged by local banks or the cardholder’s bank may be deducted from the refunded amount.
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4 hr
9 US dollars