Cusco: tour of the imperial city in half a day

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Cusco is one of the main tourist cities of Cusco. Its presence in tourism is due to the fact that it was the capital of one of the greatest cultures in America. Cusco or Qosqo as it was known in the past, experienced its splendor and decline during the 16th century. However, today you can find the vestiges of what it once was. Especially in the entire Cusco region where you can find various constructions from the past, both near Cusco and in other regions. On this tour you can see some constructions that would be related to the old capital of Tawantinsuyo. This tour is ideal for people who want to acclimatize doing a simple activity, where the tour is short and there is transportation to avoid unexpected delays. It will only be 5 hours of a tour of places like the Cathedral of Cusco and Sacsayhuamán.

General information

Free cancellationCancel up to 48 hours in advance and receive a full refund.
Duration Check availability for start times.
GuideEnglish, Español
Pickup service includedPlease provide your hotel’s name and address in Cusco center. Please indicate if you are staying at a private accommodation (with address), you will then be provided with a meeting point close by.

Options and prices

You can customize this service. Contact our advisors at +51 982 108 083

What will you do

After coordinating the exact pick-up time, we will go through your hotel. In this sense, all travelers must be ready when the minivan will pass through the door of their hotel. This tour lasts only 5 hours. So it is possible to do it during the morning and afternoon, at different times and according to availability. The trips will be short because all destinations are less than 30 minutes from downtown Cusco. The first destination is usually the cathedral of Cusco, which is in the Plaza de Armas itself. After that, the tour begins in the direction of Sacsayhuamán from where you can later visit Tambomachay, Qenqoo and Pucapukara. Before concluding the tour, a tour of Coricancha is made, from this point it is possible that the tourist can say goodbye or transport him to his hotel as long as he is in the availability zone.


Itinerary

  • The tours start at 8:30 or 13:30. These are the start times of the tours.
  • In this sense, everyone will have to wait ready 30 minutes before, to avoid setbacks.
  • The first destination may vary depending on the start time. In some cases you can start by visiting the Cathedral of Cusco and end with a visit to the Coricancha or vice versa.
  • The next destinations will be reached in the same transport that picked up the passengers.
  • Travel time to Sacsayhuamán is less than 30 minutes. In this place you can see the large stones that were used as retaining walls.
  • Then the visit to Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay is made. Each of these destinations has its own history and importance during the Tawantinsuyo.
  • In all these places you can find imperial-style constructions, that is, they are very important, since some of them would be temples or ceremonial places.
  • The tour will end in a central square. Ideal for lunch or dinner, as appropriate.

What includes

  • Punctuality, we will be at the door of your hotel at the agreed time.
  • We have modern transportation and full equipment.
  • Tickets are included in the tour price. No last minute payments.
  • It is an ideal tour to learn more about Cusco while acclimatizing.
  • Guide with extensive knowledge of the route and historical information.
  • Breakfast.
  • Lunch.
  • Souvenirs.
  • Drinks and snacks.
  • Tips.

Important information

What to bring

  • Even if it is a short trip, you cannot forget your ID or Passport.
  • Both in the morning and in the afternoon tour, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes along with a jacket.
  • The use of sunscreen is recommended at both times.
  • Comfortable shoes, to avoid discomfort.
  • It is possible to bring snacks and drinks.
  • Photographic camera.

Before travelling

  • Coordinate the pick-up schedule well.
  • If this is the case, have breakfast or lunch before starting the tour.
  • Check that cell phone batteries and cameras are 100 percent.
  • This tour allows you to learn more about Cusco, it is an ideal tour for those who have just arrived in the city.
it's prohibited:
  • Damage or alter the walls or paintings that we visit.
  • Annoy or disturb the order of visitors.
  • It is forbidden to leave waste or throw garbage anywhere.
  • Cross the guardrails of the walls.
  • Entering the archaeological sites while intoxicated.

Frequent questions

What happens if I damage any Inca stone or wall?

Damaging any of the Inca walls, receives a fine as compensation, also in some cases they are prohibited from entering Peru and other natural sanctuaries around the world. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for several years.

How important was Sacsayhuamán?
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