Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Inca Site Visits Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG115617-O-167497
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Join your friendly guides for a magical day exploring the city and ancient Inca sites as you dive deeper into the rich past of Cusco.
Following pick-up from your hotel, (for those who chose this option at the moment of booking), head on the bus to Cusco's Plaza de Armas. Here, visit the famous cathedral and observe the locals and busy tourists.
Visit the sacred church before continuing by foot through the Inca streets to Qoricancha, which contains the Temple of the Sun. Learn about the clash between Inca culture and Catholicism, and see firsthand the different building methods used by the Incas.
After your visit to Qoricancha, walk down the bustling Avenida El Sol, and take a scenic bus ride out of the city to the majestic Inca site of Sacsayhuaman. Here, enjoy a guided tour as well as time to explore the ruins individually.
Head on the bus to the Qenqo site. Admire its beautiful altars and the small circular Puka Pukara as well as Tambomachay, the Temple of Water with its exquisite fountains.
Finish your day in Cusco's main square. Soak up some sun, sample delicious street food or bargain like a local as you continue on your own in the beautiful city.
Highlights
- Visit the bustling Plaza de Armas and its famous cathedral
- Stroll through the ancient Inca streets to the mysterious Temple of the Sun
- Explore the majestic Inca site of Sacsayhuaman
- Wander around the sacred altars of Qenqo
- Enjoy the Temple of the Water with its impressive fountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please provide your hotel’s name and address in Cusco center before the tour. Please indicate if you are staying at a private accommodation (with address), you will then be provided with a meeting point close by.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
