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Cusco: Half-Day Historic City Tour

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Tours Culture & history Day trips Nature & adventure

Striking and mystical, Cusco's streets, squares, and valleys are seeped in history. See fortresses, sacred spaces, and ruins while learning all about the ancient Incan Empire.

Highlights

  • Discover the Cathedral of Cusco, Qoricancha Museum, and more
  • Visit the Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, and Tambomachay sites in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach
  • Learn about the Incan history and culture in group tours of up to 20 people
  • Relax — last-minute bookings are always available

Description

The adventure begins at 1:00 PM with pick up from your Cusco hotel. Discover the Cathedral of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with various paintings, carvings, and sculptures, before exploring the Qoricancha Museum, originally an Inca-era temple built to worship the Sun.   An air-conditioned coach will then take the group 2 km from the city center to Sacsayhuaman, a vast complex comprised of 33 archeological sites believed to have been built for military purposes. Next, stop at Qenqo, or “labyrinth”, considered to be a sacred place in which ceremonies were performed in honor of the Sun, the Moon, and the stars.   Traveling 7 km from the city center we find Puca Pucara, a complex of halls, inner plazas, aqueducts, watchtowers, and paths believed to be a military complex and a place for food storage.  After a visit to Tambomachay and its fresh water spring, the tour concludes with a visit to a craft center, where a local guide will tell the story of ancient Incan crafts and how to identify traditional garments made from vicuña wool.  At approximately 7:30 PM, the coach will return to Santa Catalina Street, close to the main square in Cusco.

Includes

Pick up from hotels in the city center Transportation Local guide

Important Information

  • The tour will be held rain or shine
  • Entrance to the cathedral, Qoricancha Museum, and the tourist ticket are not included. They should be paid in local currency

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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