Private Archaeological City Tour in Cusco - Half Day

Hoogtepunten

Inbegrepen

Route

1. In the heart of the historic center of Cusco is Qorikancha, known as the Temple of the Sun and one of the most important religious centers of the Inca Empire. During the visit, you will be able to see its Inca constructions and observe how the space was later integrated into the Convent of Santo Domingo.

   30 min

2. Our next stop will be Sacsayhuamán, one of the most impressive archaeological complexes in Cusco. Their enormous stones, carefully fitted together, reveal the high level of knowledge of the Incas in engineering and construction. The site is located approximately 3,700 meters above sea level. The visit is done calmly, allowing you to enjoy the place and the guide's explanations.

   1 u

3. A few minutes from Sacsayhuamán is Q'enqo, an important Inca ceremonial center. The site has rock formations, passages, and carved spaces that reveal part of the religious and ritual practices carried out by the Incas.

   45 min

4. Following through the mountains, we will reach Puka Pukara, an archaeological site that presents characteristics similar to a fortress. It is believed that the place fulfilled functions of control, surveillance, and support for travelers arriving in Cusco. Located approximately 3,700 meters above sea level, Puka Pukara also offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

   45 min

5. Tambomachay is one of the most interesting examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. The complex is formed by carefully constructed channels, aqueducts, and water fountains, demonstrating the Inca knowledge of natural resource utilization. The site is located approximately 3,800 meters above sea level.

   45 min

6. At the end of the tour, we will make a special stop at Munay Wasi Farm, where you can get close to some of the most characteristic species of the Andes, such as llamas and Peruvian alpacas. After the visit, you can be transferred to your hotel, as long as it is within the central route of Cusco, or to the Plaza de Armas, according to your preference and the service logistics. If your hotel is outside of this route, the tour will end in the same area where boarding took place or at a nearby point, according to the transfer route.

   30 min

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, de oude Inca-hoofdstad hoog in de Peruaanse Andes, combineert enorme stenen muren met koloniale kerken en is de poort naar Machu Picchu.

De Plaza de Armas is het hart van de stad, omlijst door de kathedraal en de jezuïetenkerk La Compañía. Inca-metselwerk is overal in het centrum bewaard gebleven, het bekendst bij de Qorikancha, de zonnetempel waarop de Spanjaarden een klooster bouwden, en in de steen met twaalf hoeken in de straat Hatun Rumiyoc. San Blas, de wijk van de ambachtslieden, klimt steil omhoog met werkplaatsen en cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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