Essential Cusco City Tour: Discover Inca Landmarks
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Explore the rich history of the Inca Empire on this half-day Essential Cusco City Tour. Visit iconic sites including Qorikancha, the stunning Temple of the Sun, and Sacsayhuamán, known for its massive stones. Immerse yourself in the intricate carvings at Q'enqo, discover the strategic Puka Pukara fortress, and marvel at Tambomachay's sacred baths. This tour provides a comprehensive introduction to Cusco's architectural and cultural heritage, perfect for history enthusiasts and travelers eager to connect with the Inca legacy. - Half-day tour showcasing key Inca landmarks in Cusco - Visit the Temple of the Sun and the impressive Sacsayhuamán fortress - Explore the intricate ritual center of Q'enqo and the strategic Puka Pukara - Discover the sacred baths of Tambomachay, dedicated to water
Inclusions
What's included
- Personalized Service: Small groups for a better learning experience.
- Hotel Pickup: From hotels within the historic center.
- Modern Transportation: Clean, safe, and comfortable tourist vehicle.
- Certified Professional Guide: Expert in Andean History and Archaeology.
What's not
- Cusco Tourist Ticket: Required for Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay.
- Qorikancha Entrance Fee: Paid directly at the temple entrance.
- Meals & Drinks: We recommend bringing water and a light snack.
- Gratuities: Optional for your guide and driver.
Itinerary
Witness the pinnacle of Inca architecture. This was the most important temple in the Empire, later used as the foundation for the Santo Domingo Convent.
Explore the massive zigzag walls made of stones weighing over 100 tons. This site offers the most spectacular panoramic view of the city of Cusco.
Discover this limestone labyrinth used for mummification and religious ceremonies, featuring an underground altar carved directly into the rock.
Visit this military outpost located on a hill, which served as a checkpoint for those entering the city of Cusco during the Inca era.
Learn about Inca hydraulic engineering at this "Bath of the Inca," where crystal-clear water still flows through ancient stone aqueducts.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If your hotel or Airbnb is located outside the city center, we can meet in the center of Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the main square.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- YupiTravelCusco
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2033 of 4460.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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