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Cusco Tours (Half Day) – City Tours Cusco

Duration

10 Hour

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General description

Immerse yourself in the charming city of Cusco, a stunning combination of ancient history and vibrant culture. On a City Tour of Cusco, explore the heart of the Inca Empire, where magnificent archaeological sites mingle with Spanish colonial charm.

Services & Details

Included Services

Included

Pick-up: Cusco Hotel Pickup (Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco).
Guide: Professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
Transportation: Tourist transportation for all transfers and visits to the sites mentioned in the program.

Not included

Qorikancha Entrance: Entrance fee to the Qorikancha temple (USD 5 per person).
Tourist Ticket: Entrance to the surrounding archaeological sites (USD 23 per person).
Personal expenses: Any private expenses, food or drinks not detailed.
Start Logistics

Meeting and pickup

Pick-up Points: Direct pick-up at your hotel located in Cusco (Cusco Hotel Pickup).

Start Time: The half-day tour is organized with scheduled departures at set times to make the most of the visits.

Pick-up Details: At the start of the circuit, our transportation will pick you up at your hotel along with your guide. After the half day City Tours Cusco, we will take you back to downtown Cusco, ending the service by dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, located one block from the Plaza de Armas.

Day by day

Trip itinerary

Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral

The half day City Tours Cusco begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Cusco. This was once a royal palace of Incas. On conquering Cusco, the Spanish rulers demolished the palace and modified it into a cathedral. The artwork inside the cathedral is a perfect blend to Inca and Spanish culture.

Qorikancha

We will then visit Qorikancha or the Sun Temple. This was an emblematic building which was the supreme religious site to Incas. It was from here they worshipped Inti (Sun). Legends believe the courtyard of the temple was once filled with gold statues. When the Spanish demolished this sacred site to build the Santo Domingo church, they maintained the basement of the building which can be seen today.

Sacsayhuaman

We will then drive you to the outskirts of Cusco City. Here we will be visiting Sacsayhuaman. It is a fortress built using massive stone blocks each weighing over 100 tons. It is still a mystery how the Incas transported such massive stone blocks to the site.

Qenqo

Our next stop will be at Q’enqo. Incas used this site for sacrifices and to mummify corpses.

Tambomachay

Driving further, we will be stopping at Tambomachay. It served as a spa to the political elite of Incas. The narrow water channels are linked to the nearby Timpuc river. Even today it works just as it used to during the time of Incas.

Puca Pucara

We will be culminating the trip by visiting Puca Pucara. It is a massive rock. The Incan militants used this as a watch tower to keep away intruders from entering their capital city. After the half day City Tours Cusco, we will be driving you back to Cusco city and will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Plaza de Armas. End of the service.
Keep in mind

Important information

Culture and Colonial Fusion: Inside the Cusco Cathedral you will witness how Spanish rulers demolished what was once an Inca royal palace to alter it into a cathedral, housing artwork inside that displays a perfect blend between Inca and Spanish culture.

Mysticism of the Sun Temple: In Qorikancha you will learn about the supreme religious site of the Incas dedicated to the worship of the god Inti (Sun). Legends say its courtyard was filled with gold statues, and today you can see how the original Inca base was maintained to build the Santo Domingo church.

Architectural Mysteries: In the fortress of Sacsayhuaman you will contemplate massive stone blocks weighing over 100 tons, which remains a great mystery as to how they were transported by the Incas to the site.

Does it include a professional guide?: Yes. The service includes the accompaniment of a professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish) who will lead the tour and share detailed history at each of the archaeological and colonial attractions.

Information subject to change due to local regulations.

Cancellation

Strict Cancellation

Travelers can cancel the experience up to 20 days before the start time to receive a 50% refund of the total cost. After this period, no refunds will be made.

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