City Tour Cusco – Half Day

DAY 1 CUSCO – CITY TOUR

Our guide will pick you up in a private bus from your hotel at 9:00 am. later we will go to the center of Cusco, visiting first the Cathedral (first temple in the city) and the Qoricancha temple. Also known as the temple of the sun; then we will visit Sacsayhuaman (Inca ceremonial temple), where we will be able to observe what the ancient life of the Incas was like.

Then we will go to Qenqo, well known for its underground tunnels. Then we will visit Pucapucara (the famous Inca military construction made up of terraces, stairways and walls). Finally, we will go to the archaeological site of Tambomachay (place for the cult of water). our tour ends around 1:00 pm.

Option:

our guide picks you up from your hotel at 1:00 pm. then we went to the cathedral basilica, qoricancha, saqsachuaman archaeological site, qenqo, puca pucara, and tambomachay. our tour ends around 5:00 pm.

The same schedule applies, only the travel time and departure time change.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• professional guide.
• Private transport.

NOT INCLUDED

• City tour ticket.

RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

• Passport: It is advisable to bring your original passport for the entrances of archaeological sites (if you bought your ticket with your student card, you must bring your passport).
• Hat: a hat is very necessary, you must wear it to cover yourself from the sun, in the dry season it is sunny all day.
• Sunscreen: Sunscreen to cover your skin. In the dry season it is sunny.
• Water: I recommend you should bring water. You should not miss your bottle of water.
  

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GENERAL TOURIST TICKET OF CUSCO

It is also known as BTG or general ticket of Cusco. This ticket gives you permission to enter different archaeological sites, which includes 16 archaeological sites, and is valid for 10 days. if you plan to visit more than 5 places to more. I recommend that you should buy a general ticket.

Comprehensive ticket: 130 soles per person

Student price: 70 soles per person

TOURIST TICKET OF CUSCO PARCAIL

The partial tourist ticket is only valid for 2 days. Allows you to enter certain places. This ticket is not available for students or minors. If you are only planning to visit certain places like City Tour or Maras Moray and Ollantaytambo the best option would be a partial ticket.

There are also several partial tickets. Do not go wrong when buying, the same cost.

• Partial city tour ticket.
• Partial ticket of Sacred Valley.
• Partial ticket of South Valley.

Price: partial ticket 70 soles per person

CUSCO CITY TOUR

The route of a City Tour in Cusco usually begins in the Plaza de Armas, where the cathedral is located.

Cathedral: The Cathedral of Cusco is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Cusco, Peru. It was built on the foundations of the palace of the Inca emperor Wiracocha, and is considered one of the most important examples of colonial religious architecture in South America. The construction of the Cathedral began in the 16th century and was completed in the 18th century. The Cathedral is a mixture of Inca and Spanish architectural styles, with the use of Inca stone in its construction, and its facade is adorned in Baroque style. Inside the Cathedral, you can find many paintings, sculptures, and altarpieces from the colonial era, including the famous “Last Supper” painted by Diego Quispe Tito, an indigenous artist from Cusco.

Qoricancha  The Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), which is the most important religious building of the Inca period.

Sacsayhuamán: which is an Inca fortress that is located on the outskirts of the city and is famous for its impressive stone constructions.

Qenqo : is an archaeological site located in the Cusco region of Peru. It is believed that it was an important religious and ceremonial center for the Inca Empire. The site features a large carved stone amphitheatre, believed to have been used for religious ceremonies and sacrifices, as well as a number of other carved stone structures.

Puca Pucara: The site is believed to have been a military fortress and an administrative center for the Inca Empire. The name Puca Pucara in the Quechua language means “red fortress” due to the reddish color of the stones used in its construction.

Tmabomachay: the site is believed to have been a religious and ceremonial center for the Inca Empire. The name Tambomachay in the Quechua language means “the place where the Inca leader rested” and was dedicated to the cult of water and the god of water, which was an important element for the Inca people. The site features a number of stone structures, including a series of terraces, fountains, and an aqueduct. The main attraction is a set of finely cut and fitted stone walls.