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City Tour Cusco: Journey through Andean History and Culture

City Tour Cusco

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CITY TOUR IN CUSCO, AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE!

The perfect tour to start the journey through the city of Cusco, we intend to show and detail how the Inca state developed, their philosophy of life, and visit their main government buildings, and houses of royalty, in a didactic and harmonious way we will also visit the South American camelids.

This is a tour by car and with little walking that goes through the main archaeological monuments and historical sites of the city of Cusco. As its name suggests, it is a combined tour inside and outside the city.

The Traditional Full Day City Tour offers the following activities:

City Tour Cusco

The Traditional City Tour Cusco is a tourist activity that allows you to know the main historical and cultural attractions of the city of Cusco. During the tour, you will visit places such as the Cathedral of Cusco, the Main Square, the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. You also have the opportunity to explore the local handicrafts at the San Pedro Market and learn about the history of the city at the Inka Museum.

SHORT ITINERARY

Route of the Trip

  • Day 1: Cusco Tour – Traditional City Tour

Day 1:

  • Hotel pickup
  • Visit to the Cusco Cathedral
  • Qoricancha Temple: Inca religion and architecture
  • Sacsayhuamán: massive walls and Inca temple
  • Qenqo: ancient Inca temple
  • Puka Pukara and Tambomachay: water temples
  • Return to Cusco, end of the tour near Plaza de Armas

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 TOUR IN CUSCO – TRADITIONAL CITY TOUR

  • Our tour starts picking you up at your hotel between 12:50 hrs and 13:00 hrs, Approx.
  • The City Tour in Cusco is a tour of the main attractions of the city of Cusco; the tour starts visiting the Cathedral of Cusco and its more than 600 paintings of the Cusco School (40 minutes).
  • Then we go to the Temple of Qoricancha on foot seeing beautiful Inca streets (10 min), we will enter the Qoricancha at (14:20hrs), this main temple in Inca times, in the temple of Qoricancha we will learn about the Inca religion and architecture (40 min).
  • At 15:00 hrs approx. we will take our transportation and go to Sacsayhuaman (15 min) in which we will have a guided tour through the huge walls of this Inca temple built for the god illapa (lightning) (45 min).
  • We will take our bus again to Qenqo (5 min) where we will have a tour to this other ancient Inca temple.
  • Once again we take our mobility (10 min) and go to Puka Pukara and Tambomachay water temple. We will finish our tour at 18:00hrs.
  • Upon returning to Cusco we will drop you off near the main square, you will have the afternoon free to enjoy the local cuisine, music and the city.
  • We will leave you in the center of the city so you can enjoy dinner or stroll around the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

INCLUDES

This tour includes

  • Tourist Transportation
  • Professional Tour Guide

This tour does NOT include

  • International and domestic flights
  • Personal expenses
  • General Tourist Ticket
  • Entrance to the Cathedral
  • Admission to Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka-Pukara and Tambomachay

Recommendations for the tour

  • Warm clothing
  • Small backpack with personal belongings
  • Camera
  • Cash for shopping
  • Mineral water
  • Sun block lotion and sun hat
  • Valid Identity Card

PRICES

 

TOUR SERVICE

Traditional Full Day City Tour

PRICE PER PERSON

Minimum 02 people

GROUP SERVICE TOUR

tour summary

  • Pick up at the hotel 12:50 to 13:00pm
  • Visit of the Main Cathedral of Cusco
  • Visit the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha
  • Visit of the Archaeological Center of Saqsayhaman
  • Visit of the Archaeological Center of Qenqo
  • Visit of the Archaeological Center of Tambomachay

What’s Included

  • Tourist Transportation
  • Professional guide
PRIVATE SERVICE TOUR

tour summary

  • Pick up at the hotel 12:50 to 13:00pm
  • Visit of the Main Cathedral of Cusco
  • Visit the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha
  • Visit of the Archaeological Center of Saqsayhaman
  • Visit of the Archaeological Center of Qenqo
  • Visit of the Archaeological Center of Tambomachay

What’s Included

  • Ticket to the different attractions
  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide

Important note:

Student price is $75.00, children ages 3-11 pay $50.00 and infants are free.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATION?

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To confirm the reservations we require 30% of the payment in advance and the rest you will be able to pay upon arrival at your destination.

WE HAVE 4 OPTIONS FOR YOU TO MAKE THE PAYMENT:

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Payment by Western Union: you can coordinate with our sales consultants to make the deposit through Western Union.

Direct Deposit:

  • Current Account in US Dollars: No. 426 3057004212
  • Swith Code: BINPPEPL
  • Address: Av. Sol 380 Cusco – Peru
  • Payable to: Agencia Operadora de Viajes y Turismo Raptravel S.R.L.

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Getting to Know the Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions from Travelers

What is the City Tour in Cusco?

The Cusco City Tour is a tour where you will explore the highlights of the historic city of Cusco.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to get to know the historic center of Cusco, famous for its impressive Spanish colonial architecture and Inca monuments. On the tour you will visit places such as the Main Square, the Cathedral of Cusco, the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), the imposing Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman and other sites of great tourist, historical and cultural interest.

What is the climate like in Cusco?

The climate in Cusco is cool and dry for much of the year, with daytime temperatures ranging between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius. However, due to the altitude, Cusco has a wide temperature variation between day and night, with nighttime temperatures that can drop below 5 degrees Celsius.

The climate in Cusco is divided into two main seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season extends from May to October and is considered the best time to visit Cusco due to its sunny and dry climate. The rainy season extends from November to April and is more humid and rainy, especially during the months of January and February.

What are the main places to visit on a City Tour in Cusco?

The main places to visit on a City Tour are:

  • Plaza de Armas of Cusco: It is the main square of the city and is surrounded by colonial and religious buildings, such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of La Compañía de Jesús.
  • Qorikancha: It is an Inca temple dedicated to the Sun God that was covered by Spanish colonial architecture during the time of the conquest.
  • Sacsayhuaman: It is an impressive Inca fortress located on top of a hill that offers impressive views of the city of Cusco.
  • Qenqo: It is an archaeological site that contains a series of canals carved into the rock that are believed to have been used for religious ceremonies.
  • Tambomachay: It is a sacred Inca site where it is believed that purification rituals were performed.

What is the best time to take a City Tour in Cusco?

The best time to take a City Tour in Cusco is during the dry season, which runs from May to September. During these months, the weather is more stable and dry, which makes it more pleasant to walk the streets of the city and visit the tourist sites. In addition, the amount of rainfall decreases significantly, which reduces the risk of cancellations due to weather.

What type of transportation is used in a City Tour in Cusco?

The transportation used in a City Tour in Cusco is a tourist vehicle such as a van or a small bus, depending on the size of the group. It is also common to do part of the tour on foot, especially in the historic center of the city where vehicular traffic is limited.

In addition, the tours are conducted by professional tour guides who are properly trained and knowledgeable about the city, its tourist sites and road safety regulations.

What is the Inca temple Qoricancha like?

The Temple of the Sun, also known as Qoricancha, was one of the most sacred and outstanding temples of the Inca Empire. It is located in the city of Cusco, in the Andean region of Peru, and was built in honor of the Inca deity of the sun, Inti, during the reign of the Inca Pachacutec in the 15th century.

The temple was renowned for its magnificent architecture and decoration, which included walls covered in gold and silver, as well as gardens with various plants and flowers. It also housed an enormous amount of gold and silver objects, which were stripped by the Spanish conquistadors during the colonial era.

Currently, much of the original structure of the temple has been destroyed, being replaced by the colonial church of Santo Domingo, built on the foundations of the Inca temple. However, some of the original walls of the temple and parts of its architecture can still be seen. In addition, you can see some of the gold and silver objects on display at the Qoricancha Museum.

What is Sacsayhuamán like?

Sacsayhuaman is an Inca fortress located on the hill of the city of Cusco. The construction of this structure dates back to the 15th century, during the reign of the Inca Pachacutec, and is considered one of the greatest architectural works of the Inca culture.

The fortress has three parallel walls, each of which has a height of more than 9 meters. The walls are formed by large blocks of stone perfectly fitted together to create a smooth, seamless surface. The walls together form a zigzag of about 300 meters long and 20 meters wide.

What is the altitude of Cusco?

The city of Cusco is located at an altitude of approximately 3,400 meters above sea level. Cusco is known for being one of the highest cities in the world and its altitude can affect people who are not used to high altitudes. Therefore, it is important for visitors to take measures to prevent altitude sickness, such as getting enough rest, drinking plenty of water and avoiding strenuous physical activity when arriving in the city.

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