Cusco: Private City Tour and Trip to Archeological Sites
ID: GYG394309-716632
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Uncover the riches of the Inca Empire on this fascinating 4-hour guided tour of Cusco’s greatest landmarks and famous ruins. Get a glimpse into the past and understand how great the Inca capital once was.
Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city and explore archeological sites. Learn the incredible history of the empire as you go with a professional local guide.
Start your adventure with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. See the foundations of this ancient temple, once used to worship the sun.
Continue to the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Hear the history and anecdotes of the city from your guide as you walk. Enjoy a scenic ride to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Here, take in the stunning panoramic views of Cusco and explore the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals.
Finally, arrive at Puka Pukara or "Red Fortress," an Inca military complex. Here, admire the impressive aqueducts, walls, and towers.
Highlights
- Enjoy a perfect introduction to Cusco for first-time visitors
- Marvel at the Coricancha religious complex
- Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire
- Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman
- Learn about Cusco history and culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• This activity does not include pick up from private residences ie. Airbnb. If you are staying in one, please contact the local partner prior to the start of your tour to coordinate a pickup point
• To visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
• This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
• People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This works for bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
• Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other
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 are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
