Full description
Discover the magic of Cusco on this half-day city tour. Visit the Qoricancha Temple and the archaeological parks of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Learn the secrets of the Incas with expert guides. The ultimate historical introduction to Peru’s imperial capital.
Journey through time and discover the cultural tapestry of the oldest living city in America. This half-day city tour takes you through five extraordinary archaeological parks, starting at Qoricancha, the legendary Temple of the Sun. Here, you will witness the fusion of seamless Inca masonry and Spanish colonial art. After exploring the city's heart, we venture to the outskirts to marvel at the megalithic fortress of Sacsayhuamán, world-famous for its massive 350-ton stones and its role as the historic stage for the Sun Festival.
The exploration continues through the mystical labyrinth of Qenqo, a sacred amphitheater used for ancient ceremonies, followed by the strategic surveillance post of Puca Pucara. The tour culminates at Tambomachay, the water temple known as the resting place of the Incas, where crystalline fountains still flow today. An essential experience that perfectly blends history, engineering, and Andean spirituality, returning you to the historic center just in time for an evening in Cusco.
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Additional Information
● Please provide full details of your accommodation when finalizing your reservation. It is very important to note that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility, if no communication has been received from the local provider, to contact the local contact number provided on the voucher one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour begins
● It is suggested to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, snacks, and a water bottle
Inclusions
✔ Hotel pick-up
✔ Bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
✔ Tourist transportation during the tour
✔ Drop-off in Cusco city center
Exclusions
✖ Entrance ticket to Qoricancha approx. S/20
✖ Tourist ticket approx. S/70 to S/ 120
✖ Entrance ticket to Cusco Cathedral approx. S/20 (optional visit)
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
All cancellations incur fees.
A 90% refund will be issued for cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the service date.
Cancellations made 3 days or less prior to the service are 100% non-refundable.
Meeting point
As you continue with the booking process, in order to arrange pick-up and drop-off transfers, you will need to provide full details of your accommodation.