• Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour
  • Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour Half-Day City Tour

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ID: GYG159353-383781
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Country: Peru

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Striking and natural, Cusco's history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. See ancient temples, sacred spaces and ruins in the city of Cusco — the birthplace of the world.
Start your tour with pickup from your Cusco hotel. On this half-day trip you’ll stop at Qenqo Temple, a natural rock formation that became a ceremonial center. See Puca Pucara, a site of military ruins, and the remains of guard posts, staircases, streets, houses and courtyards.

Carry on to Sacsayhuaman, which chroniclers believe was a solar shrine built by the last dynasties of the Incas. This temple was built with large blocks of limestone to protect the city from the attacks of invaders from the East or Antis. Finally, visit Tambomachay, located 9 kilometers outside of the city, known as the baths of the Incas because of the shape of its water source. This site could also have been a temple dedicated to the cult of water and purification.

With afternoon departures, you’ll also have the chance to visit the UNESCO-listed Basilica Cathedral and the temple of Coricancha. The temple’s perfect architecture and stone construction reflect the fact that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire.

Highlights

  • See stunning destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons
  • Start your tour with a visit to the Basilica Cathedral, built in 1560
  • Visit many ancient temples and sites where civilization began

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• During the morning tours only the following 4 archaeological sites are visited: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Visits to the cathedral and Coricancha are not included.
• It is recommended that you wear long pants, bring a sun hat and water
• Bring a waterproof jacket or raincoat
• Wear sunscreen with 30 sun protection factor or more
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
Your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. If your hotel is not accessible by vehicle, or if you are staying in private accommodation, you’ll be provided with the nearest meeting point.
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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.