Discover Cusco’s historic gems on a half-day city tour. Explore ancient temples and adapt to the altitude in this captivating journey.
Discover Cusco’s historic gems on a half-day city tour. Explore ancient temples and adapt to the altitude in this captivating journey.
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Sacsayhuaman - The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel near Cusco’s historic center. There are two available shifts: morning and afternoon. For the morning shift, pick-up is around 8:00 am, while the afternoon shift begins at 1:00 pm. The tour lasts approximately 5 hours.
The first stop is the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of…
- Sacsayhuaman - The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel near Cusco’s historic center. There are two available shifts: morning and afternoon. For the morning shift, pick-up is around 8:00 am, while the afternoon shift begins at 1:00 pm. The tour lasts approximately 5 hours.
The first stop is the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), where a guided tour will be provided for about an hour. Next, the tour proceeds to the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a remarkable example of Inca military architecture.
The excursion continues with a visit to the archaeological site of Qenqo, a ritual center built on a distinctive limestone outcrop.
- Cusco - The tour then moves to the red fortress of PukaPukara, noted for its reddish hue and military construction. Finally, the tour visits the fortress of Tambomachay, famous for its main waterfall, known as “the baths of the Inca.”
The tour concludes with a return to Cusco, where the transportation service will drop you off near the historic center (Plateros Street), with an estimated arrival time of 6:30 pm.
- Round trip transportation
- Hotel pick-up near Cusco historical center
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual tour guide
- Round trip transportation
- Hotel pick-up near Cusco historical center
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual tour guide
- Services not mentioned.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch).
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Services not mentioned.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch).
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
For those visiting Cusco for the first time and eager to explore attractions near the historic center, the City Tour of Cusco’s 4 ruins is a fantastic choice. Situated at 3,399 meters above sea level, Cusco is perfect for acclimating to the altitude change. The climate features two main seasons: the dry season from April to October and the rainy season…
For those visiting Cusco for the first time and eager to explore attractions near the historic center, the City Tour of Cusco’s 4 ruins is a fantastic choice. Situated at 3,399 meters above sea level, Cusco is perfect for acclimating to the altitude change. The climate features two main seasons: the dry season from April to October and the rainy season from November to March.
This half-day tour kicks off with a visit to the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), where visitors can admire various enclosures, including the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Stars, the Rainbow Enclosure, the Hall of Sacrifices, and the Enclosure of Lightning, Thunder, and Lightning.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
