Cusco City Tour
Type of Excursion
History & Archaeology
Transport
Van
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4 Hours
Service
Group Tour (18 max.)
Schedules
9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Itinerary - Morning
8:50 AM – Hotel Pick-Up and Tour Start
Our team will coordinate a timely pick-up directly from your hotel, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your experience.
9:00 AM - Visit to Coricancha (Temple of the Sun)
Begin your day at the heart of Inca spirituality. Explore the exquisite stonework and colonial architecture of Coricancha, once the most revered temple in the Inca Empire.
9:45 AM – Sacsayhuamán Fortress
Travel to the city’s outskirts to admire this monumental Inca fortress. Marvel at its massive limestone blocks and enjoy sweeping views over Cusco.
10:30 AM – Qenqo Archaeological Site
Discover the mysteries of Qenqo, a sacred site carved into natural rock formations, believed to have hosted ancient rituals.
11:00 AM – Puca Pucara Military Outpost
Visit this reddish-hued structure that once served as a strategic checkpoint for travelers entering Cusco.
11:30 AM – Tambomachay (Water Temple)
Explore the tranquil fountains and aqueducts of Tambomachay, a site dedicated to water worship and purification.
12:15 PM – Cusco Cathedral
Return to the city center to admire this architectural gem, blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Inside, discover colonial-era paintings and sacred artifacts.
1:00 PM – End of Tour
Conclude your journey in Cusco downtown with a deeper appreciation for Cusco’s rich history and cultural legacy.
Itinerary - Afternoon
1:20 PM – Hotel Pick-Up and Tour Start
Our team will coordinate a timely pick-up directly from your hotel, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your experience.
1:30 PM – Cusco Cathedral
Visit the Cusco Cathedral in the city center, a masterpiece of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Inside, admire colonial-era paintings and sacred artifacts. This landmark reflects the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the region
2:15 PM – Coricancha (Temple of the Sun)
Continue to Coricancha, the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire. Discover its finely carved stone walls and the Spanish colonial church built atop its foundations.
3:00 PM – Sacsayhuamán Fortress
Head to the outskirts of Cusco to explore this monumental Inca fortress. Marvel at its massive limestone blocks and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
3:45 PM – Qenqo Ceremonial Site
Visit Qenqo, a mysterious site carved into natural rock formations. Its underground chambers and altars hint at ancient rituals tied to astronomy and religion.
4:15 PM – Puca Pucara
Stop at this small reddish fortress, once a checkpoint and resting place for travelers and warriors entering Cusco.
4:45 PM – Tambomachay (Water Temple)
Explore Tambomachay, a site dedicated to water worship. Its aqueducts and fountains still function today, showcasing the Incas’ advanced hydraulic engineering.
6:00 PM – Return to Cusco
Conclude your afternoon with a deeper understanding of Cusco’s historical and spiritual legacy.
Included
Hotel pick-up for accommodations located in the city center of Cusco
Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish
Not Included
Entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Cusco
Entrance ticket to the Coricancha temple
The Tourist Ticket (BTC) grants visitors access to the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MY ACCOMMODATION IS OUTSIDE CUSCO CENTER ○ A designated meeting point can be arranged in the city center (historical center) for your convenience. Alternatively, transportation services can be provided for an additional fee.
ABOUT THE TOURIST TICKET "BTC" The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is a mandatory ticket for all visitors and allows access to 16 different attractions in the city of Cusco and surroundings (museums, theaters, archaeological sites, etc.). Some of the attractions are mentioned in our activities. The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is divided as follows: 1) GENERAL TICKET for adults: Valid for 10 days. This ticket allows you to visit 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 2) PARTIAL TICKET FOR ADULTS: It is subdivided into 3 Circuits. CIRCUIT 1: Valid for 1 day. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: ○ Sacsayhuaman ○ Quenqo ○ Puca Pucara ○ Tambomachay CIRCUIT 2: Valid for 2 days. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: ○ Regional Historical Museum ○ Museum of Contemporary Art ○ Museum of Popular Art ○ Qorikancha Site Museum ○ Qosqo Native Art Center ○ Pachacutec Inca Monument CIRCUIT 3: Valid for 2 days. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: ○ Pisac ○ Ollantaytambo ○ Chinchero ○ Moray --> The ticket price may vary depending on the type selected, ranging from S/70 (24 USD) for the partial ticket to S/130 (40 USD) for the full ticket. --> The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is available for purchase on-site at the entrance of each attraction. --> The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is NOT valid to visit Machu Picchu. The entrance fee may be added as an optional service during the booking process, or it can be purchased directly at the site prior to entering the attraction.
ABOUT THE TICKET TO THE CATHEDRAL OF CUSCO ○ The entrance ticket to the Cusco Cathedral is not included in the Tourist Ticket (BTC), as this site does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Peruvian government. Visitors wishing to enter must purchase a separate ticket, which costs approximately S/40 (15 USD) per person. The entrance fee may be added as an optional service during the booking process, or it can be purchased directly at the site prior to entering the attraction.
ABOUT THE TICKET TO THE CORICANCHA TEMPLE ○ The entrance ticket to the Coricancha Temple is not included in the Tourist Ticket (BTC), as this site does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Peruvian government. Visitors must purchase a separate ticket, the cost is S/20 (8 USD) per person.The entrance fee may be added as an optional service during the booking process, or it can be purchased directly at the site prior to entering the attraction.
CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICIES CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE ○ Changes will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled date of the activity. CANCELLATIONS ○ Cancellations requested at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity date are eligible for a full refund. ○ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity date are non-refundable. ○ In cases of force majeure—such as strikes, social unrest, natural disasters, or other events beyond the control of the company or the client—refunds may be issued; however, the refundable amount will be subject to evaluation based on the specific circumstances. REFUNDS ○ Refunds for credit or debit card payments may take several days, depending on the policies of the issuing bank. Please note that a small amount may be deducted, corresponding to transaction fees charged by the local or the customer’s bank.
Caricamento dei giorni...
4 ore
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