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Cusco City tour was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century Spanish conquest.
Explore the most impressive Inca ruins in Cusco, as well was declared a World Heritage site by Unesco, visit this town with best traditional tour operator in Peru, and specialist in private small groups. Cusco trip and nearby ruins must visit in Cusco, when you are visiting Machu Picchu.
Cusco City Tour not only the largest tourist pail in Peru because of its proximity to many cultural heritage sites. The Cuzco city itself is living testimony of an incredibly long history because of this history; exploring Cusco is a great way, to get first impressions of the different cultures and influences that shaped Peru’s history and to prepare yourself for the tours to many wonders in the surrounding region, like Machu Picchu, the sacred Valley or the Rainbow Mountain. Visit the beautiful cathedral of Cusco, the temple of Coricancha and the archeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
01:00 PM
Get a comprehensive overview of Cusco on this half-day guided sightseeing tour. With a guide to provide information through insightful commentary, check all of the city’s highlights off your list. Stops include archaeological sites (including Sacsayhuaman), the Convent of Santo Domingo, the Water Temple of Tambomachay, and others. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from downtown Cusco hotels included.
We will pick you up from your hotel/hostel at 01:00 PM. Our first stop will be the iconic Cathedral of Cusco and its chapels, altars etc
Following the tour, we will walk to the temple of Qoriqancha (The temple of the sun). Here, you will be appreciate the beauty of the Incan architecture and at the same time witness the impact of the Catholic influence. It was here, the Spanish colonists built the Church of Santo Domingo after demolishing the temple and using its foundations for the cathedral. This is one of the numerous sites where the Spanish incorporated Inca stonework into the structure of a colonial building.
From the temple of Qoriqancha, our mini-bus will drive us to the four incredible archaeological sites around the city. Sacsayhuaman, with its incredible stones, each one weighing more than 100 tons. Here you will have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the history and culture and discover the meaning and importance of this iconic place. Then, just five minutes away from Sacsayhuaman, we will reach Qenqo and see its magical altar. After this, we will visit the archaeological sites of Puka Pukara (Red Fort) and Tambomachay (Temple of Water).
Ending our tour, we will return to Cusco’s city centre (San Francisco square).
