Embark on a City Tour in Cuzco! Discover the enchanting culture and attractions of Cusco. Enjoy a guided exploration of the city’s key monuments and historical landmarks: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Embark on a City Tour in Cuzco! Discover the enchanting culture and attractions of Cusco. Enjoy a guided exploration of the city’s key monuments and historical landmarks: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Cusco City Tour: Four Ruins Half Day Tour (Route)
Operating Schedule:
- Morning Shift: Starts at 9:00 am and ends around 2:00 pm.
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Afternoon Shift: Begins at 1:00 pm and concludes approximately at 6:30 pm.
Travel by minivan from Cusco to explore the City Tour, including visits to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay….
Cusco City Tour: Four Ruins Half Day Tour (Route)
Operating Schedule:
- Morning Shift: Starts at 9:00 am and ends around 2:00 pm.
- Afternoon Shift: Begins at 1:00 pm and concludes approximately at 6:30 pm.
Travel by minivan from Cusco to explore the City Tour, including visits to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.
Depending on the chosen schedule, the operator will either pick guests up from their hotel (within the urban area of Cusco) or meet them at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. The tour may start with an optional visit to the Coricancha Temple.
The city tour in Cusco kicks off with a visit to the Sacsayhuamán fortress, one of the most iconic Inca structures, offering a stunning view of nearly the entire city. The tour continues to Qenqo, an archaeological site primarily used for ceremonial and astronomical purposes. Next, guests will visit Puca Pucara, a military fortress featuring various rooms, plazas, baths, aqueducts, walls, and towers. The tour proceeds to Tambomachay, an archaeological site with intricately carved stone water channels, likely dedicated to water worship. The tour concludes in the historic center of Cusco, marking the end of the City Tour.
1. Qorikancha
Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, was the most significant shrine of the Inca Empire, situated in Cusco. It was a sacred site dedicated to the Sun god (Inti), renowned for its remarkable architecture, gold-plated interiors, and its central role in the religious, geographical, and political life of Cusco.
2. Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuamán was an ancient Inca fortress located in Cusco, Peru, serving as an important religious and ceremonial center. Its construction is believed to have started during Pachacútec’s reign and continued under his successors. The fortress, constructed with massive stone blocks, featured stepped walls, storage facilities, and possibly temples.
3. Tambomachay
For the Incas, Tambomachay was a sacred site, functioning as a spa and resting place for the Inca and his entourage, as well as a ceremonial center dedicated to water worship.
Points of Interest
- Qorikancha
- Sacsayhuaman
- Tambomachay
- Professional guide
- Tourist transport
- Professional guide
- Tourist transport
- Lunch
- Entrance to the Qoricancha (S/20.00).
- Tourist ticket (S/ 70.00)
- Lunch
- Entrance to the Qoricancha (S/20.00).
- Tourist ticket (S/ 70.00)
- Shared Group Service with 18 Tourists of English and Spanish languages.
- Bilingual English and Spanish professional guide.
- Easy Hike Type.
- Shared Group Service with 18 Tourists of English and Spanish languages.
- Bilingual English and Spanish professional guide.
- Easy Hike Type.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
