In this Cusco Tour we will visit the most popular archaeological sites and religious temples of our wonderful city, this tour can be done any day of the week. We will visit the main or most important sites where we can observe and visit the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas and Qorikancha (the Golden Palace) Cathedral Santo Domingo, as well as the ruins of the historic centre of Cusco:
- Sacsayhuamán
- Qenqo
- Tambomachay
- Puka Pukara
RESUME
A City Tour in Cusco is a tourist tour that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the main tourist spots and historical sites of the city. The tour usually includes visits to the Plaza de Armas, the Cusco Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun, Inca archaeological ruins such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, as well as markets and local shops to buy handicrafts.
RESERVE
To book CITY TOUR. It can be reserved a week in advance or also before 24 hours, you can make your reservation. Before your trip.
PRICE
The price per person is: 65 USD.
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.
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.
City Tour Cusco – Half Day
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FREQUENT ASK QUESTION
Faq
WHAT IS CITY TOUR IN CUSCO?
A City Tour in Cusco is a tourist tour of the city of Cusco, in Peru. The tour usually includes visits to some of the main tourist spots and historical sites of the city, such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Cusco and the Temple of the Sun, the City Tour also often includes visits to Inca archaeological ruins, such as the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. In addition, the tour may include visits to local markets and shops to buy handicrafts.
I NEED TO BRING MY PASSPORT
Yes, it is necessary to bring your original passport (photocopies are not accepted), they will ask you at each entrance to the archaeological site. If I book with your student card, you have to bring your student card or card.
HOW LONG DOES THE CUSCO CITY TOUR LAST?
The duration of a City Tour in Cusco can vary, but generally it lasts around 5 hours. However, some sites may be shorter or longer, depending on the locations being visited.
WHERE TO BUY A CITY TOUR ENTRANCE TICKET?
To purchase entrance tickets to different archaeological sites such as, city tour, sacred valley and southern valley. It is located on Avenida El Sol, half a block from the Plaza de Armas, next to Banco BCP. There is a sign that says " Municipality of Cusco ", inside it is purchased and the hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every day.
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