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Start of the tour
Hotel pickup to begin the visit to the city and its nearby ruins.
DomesticHalf Day
City Tour - Cusco
Explore the ancient capital of the Inca Empire on an afternoon full of history. We will visit Qoricancha, the most important temple of the Incas, and Cusco Cathedral, a gem of colonial art. Then we will head up to the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, where you will discover impressive Inca engineering surrounded by unique views of the city. Ideal for your first day in Cusco while you acclimatize to the altitude.
Trip Overview
Explore the ancient capital of the Inca Empire on an afternoon full of history. We will visit Qoricancha, the most important temple of the Incas, and Cusco Cathedral, a gem of colonial art. Then we will head up to the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, where you will discover impressive Inca engineering surrounded by unique views of the city. Ideal for your first day in Cusco while you acclimatize to the altitude.
- Duration
- Half Day
- Accommodation
- -
- Meals
- -
- Transport
- Included
Detailed Itinerary
2
Tour
Visit to the colonial city built on Inca foundations: the Cathedral, a Renaissance structure with paintings from the Cusco School, and the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun.
3
Tour
Visit to four ruins near Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, a great fortress 5 km from the city; Qenqo, a sacred amphitheater and center of worship of the Puma god; Puca Pucara, the "red fortress", named for the color of its stones at dusk; and Tambomachay, a temple devoted to water worship.
What's included?
- Entrance to the Qoricancha Temple
- Entrance to Cusco Cathedral
- Partial Tourist Ticket
- Transportation and tour guide (Spanish or English) on a shared basis.