City Tour in Cusco
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon exploring Cusco’s most iconic historical and archaeological treasures. We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 1:30 PM and begin the journey with a visit to the Koricancha, once the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire, where you’ll admire its remarkable stonework and colonial architecture. Next, we explore the Cathedral of Cusco, a masterpiece of colonial art located in the heart of the city.
From there, we’ll head just outside the city to visit Sacsayhuamán, a colossal Inca fortress built with massive stones that showcases the grandeur of ancient engineering. The adventure continues through the ceremonial site of Qenqo, the military post of Puka Pukara, and the spiritual water temple of Tambomachay. Each site reveals layers of Inca culture, spirituality, and ingenuity, making this half-day tour an enriching and immersive experience.
This tour is available daily and lasts approximately 5 hours. It begins with pick-up at 1:30 PM and ends around 6:30 PM. The following iconic sites are included:
- Koricancha Palace and the Convent of Santo Domingo
This sacred religious center, also known as the “Temple of the Sun,” highlights the impressive Inca engineering used in its construction. - Cusco Cathedral
A colonial religious monument of extraordinary artistic value, located in the Plaza de Armas. - Sacsayhuamán
Located just 2 km from the city of Cusco, this impressive fortress is built from massive stones, some weighing over 120 tons. It served both ceremonial and defensive purposes and was the main site of the Inti Raymi or “Festival of the Sun,” still celebrated on June 24. - Qenqo
Situated 3 km from Cusco, this was a ceremonial center used for sacrifices and astronomical observations. - Puka Pukara
Located 7 km from Cusco, this ancient military outpost and waystation served the Inca trail system (Qhapaq Ñan) toward the Amazon. - Tambomachay
About 8 km from Cusco, this site was a sacred place dedicated to water worship, revered as a life-giving element by the Incas.
- Tourist transportation
- Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites
- Professional bilingual guide
- Personal expenses
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary
We recommend bringing:
- Comfortable clothing for walking
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Walking shoes or hiking boots
- Personal medication
- Rain poncho
- Reusable water bottle
- Original passport
- Student ID (ISIC), if applicable
- Extra cash in Peruvian soles and U.S. dollars
- Walking sticks (if needed)
The tour starts at 1:30 PM with hotel pick-up and ends around 6:30 PM.
Yes, all entrance tickets to the archaeological and historical sites are included.
Yes, the tour is suitable for all age groups, but involves moderate walking at high altitude.
We recommend comfortable clothes, sunscreen, water, walking shoes, and your passport.
Yes, your professional guide speaks both English and Spanish.
