Cusco: Half-Day City and Nearby Archaeological Sites Tour
ID: GYG212679-332922
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
This five-hour tour offers a glimpse into how great the capital of the Incas once was and just how much was lost when it was conquered.
You will start your tour by visiting the Coricancha or the Temple of the Sun, which was built by the Inca Pachacutec. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, this became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
Then, visit the Cathedral of Cuzco, the most imposing monument in the Main Square. Continue your tour to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic buildings built by the Inca Pachacutec in the Fifteenth Century. This is a huge fortress built with large stones whose transportation remains a mystery. Each year on June 24, the feast of Inti Raymi is recreated here, during which the sun is worshipped.
Continue to Quenqo, an archaeological complex for mainly religious uses. Finally, get to know Puka Pucara, which means Red Fortress. This was an architectural complex of alleged military use with multiple spaces, plazas, baths, aqueducts, walls, and towers. It is believed the entourage of the Inca used it while they rested in Tambomachay.
Highlights
- Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this fascinating and thought-provoking afternoon tour of Cusco’s greatest landmarks and ruins
- See the Santo Domingo Monastery, the Coricancha, the Sacsayhuaman, and the Plaza de Armas in Cusco
- Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children younger than 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center
To visit the 4 archaeological sites, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local partner
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)
• Roundtrip pickup service is available from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco
• This activity does not include the pickup from private residences (Airbnb). Customers staying there will need to contact the local tour operator a few days before the tour in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pickup
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.
