A great world heritage city, declared by UNESCO (1983). The Incas lived in this city, just 500 years ago. Where you can still see the vestiges that the Incas left us, reflected in its cobbled streets and its stone-carved walls, simply wonderful.
Live, explore, every corner of this city of Cusco and its surroundings.
You will know wonderful places such as the Basilica Cathedral of the city of Cusco, the Qoricancha (temple of the sun ) and outside the City of Cusco you will know Sacsayhuamán , Qenqo , Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
- Departures: Every day.
- Start time: 13:00.
- End Time: 18:15.
- Difficulty level: Easy.
- Who can go ?: For the whole family.
Cusco City Tour
Midday
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Itinerary of the City Tour in Cusco
At noon we pass by your hotel, to start the City tour through the City of Cusco. You will go to the beautiful Plaza de Armas, it is there where the first point to explore is.
First you will visit the Basilica Cathedral of Cusco, beautiful colonial architecture, built on top of an ancient Inca temple (Suntur Wasi – the great palace of the Inca Wiracocha). The Cathedral of Cusco is one of the largest architectural representations, with a Baroque-style construction, a temple that was built back in the 1560s, until the 1664s.
You will see inside, the wonderful works of art, Baroque and Plateresque, of the famous Cusqueña school, with original paintings, murals and altarpieces.
You will continue exploring, visiting the Qoricancha (temple of the sun), there is a museum inside which you will know from the inside, you will find enclosures made of extraordinarily carved stone.
You will leave the City of Cusco to continue exploring, where you will visit an extraordinary monument and one of the architecture icons of the Incan Sacsayhuaman, an incredible construction with gigantic stones. Built in the 15th century.
Followed, very close to Sacsayhuaman is the archaeological site, Qenqo a word in Quechua that means (labyrinth), where according to the latest research, they indicate that this was the last dwelling place of the Inca Pachacuteq.
The last two places that you will know, is the Fortress of Puca Pucara, a military construction since one has a privileged view of the entire Cusco Valley, Puca Pucara is a word in Quechua that means (Red Fortress).
And finally you will know Tambomachay a word in Quechua (place of rest), it is a temple of the cult of water, as one of the main natural deities of the Incas.
It has been the last place to visit in this City tour of Cusco, it is time to return to the City of Cusco, where we leave you at your hotel.
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We include in the City Tour in Cusco
- Tourist Transport (with large windows and very comfortable seats).
- Professional Tourism Guide.
- Headphones so you can hear the tour guide much better.
- The group is in a single language Spanish or English (in a single language).
- Our group is no more than 17 people.
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We do not include in the City Tour
- Partial tourist ticket – City tour.
- Income tickets (Cathedral – Koricancha).
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What will you see on the Cusco City Tour?
You will know incredible places, located near the City of Cusco itself, such as the Cathedral of Cusco, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), as well as the archaeological centers of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay
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Recommendations to take to the tour
- Cap or hat.
- Sun glasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Polo, long sleeve shirt.
- Sweater, shirt, jacket, waterproof jacket (depends on the season).
- Comfortable pants.
- Sneakers, tennis (sports or trekking).
- Small backpack, where you can carry: Water, candies, cookies, chocolates, nuts).
- Poncho or rain cape (depending on the season of your trip).
- Photo camera, batteries.
- Extra money in soles, for any purchase you want to make.
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Rate of the City Tour in Cusco
The mentioned rates are per person and in American dollars:
Cost of the City tour in Cusco | |
No tickets: | USD 19.00 |
With tickets: | USD 54.00 |
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City Tour Frequently Asked Questions
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How to make my reservation for the City tour in Cusco?
To book the City tour in Cusco, you have to complete the reservation form and we will send you all the details about the City tour in Cusco. We will give you an answer within 24 hours. Also, please, it may be that our mail may fall into your junk mail box (spam).
If you do not receive any response, please write us directly to the email: info@incredibletravelperu.com, you can also write to us at WhatsApp: +51 993 903 870, communication by this means is immediate.
Do you request a prepayment to secure the reservation?
To book the City tour in Cusco, a prepayment is not necessary. You can secure your reservation to the City tour with your commitment, by email or also by booking a tour to Machu Picchu.
We go to your hotel in the City of Cusco, the day of the City tour, at a previously coordinated time and date.
The rates indicated on the website in what currency is it?
It is in US Dollars. Because it is an international currency and is handled by most countries. And its easy conversion.
Should I worry about the height of the City of Cusco and what should I do?
The city of Cusco is at 3350 meters above sea level, if you come from a city at sea level, surely you will feel the blow of the height, the lack of oxygen, the agitated breathing, the headache, these will be the symptoms.
But do not worry, having some coca leaf mates (which are given in the hotels), resting the first day of arrival in Cusco, it will be enough for you to feel very well and you can do the City Tour in Cusco.
How and how much does a taxi cost me from the Cuso Airport to the hotel in the City Center?
When you arrive at the Cusco airport (Alejandro Velazco Astete International Airport), from where you take your bags, there are several taxi drivers offering taxi service, I recommend that you ask the taxi drivers: How much is the cost to the address of your hotel? Normally the cost is about S /. 15.00 to S /. 20.00 Soles for the taxi, remember to always pay the price of the service beforehand.
Note: There are some hotels that include the transfer from the airport to the hotel, and they actually wait for you with your name on a sign, and take you to a car (taxi), please ask the person if the taxi is already paid through the hotel and talk to the driver, who will pay for the transfer?
I give you this warning because it happens many times that hotels offer the transfer service and in the end the car driver charges you for the transfer service and it may cause you inconvenience.
What hotel to book in the city of Cusco?
In the City of Cusco, being a tourist place, there are many accommodation options from luxury hotels, tourist hotels, hostels, hostels and airbnb.
My recommendation to consider which hotel to book, you should consider the location, which is close to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, this is basically so that you are close to restaurants, galleries, museums and you can better explore the city of Cusco.
Another consideration you must have to reserve your accommodation are the comments left by travelers who have already stayed at the hotel, who have positive comments and a good rating.
Can you help us to book the hotels?
Yes, we help you book your hotel, let us know that we have very good hotel options.
Please write to us to advise you with the reservation of your hotel.
Are the transfers for the City tour from any hotel?
Preferably from hotels that are within the historic center of Cusco.
Where should I wait to pick up the City tour?
Please have to wait at the reception or lobby of your hotel, there our team will ask for you.
We will tell you the day before, what time would be the pick-up time from your hotel for your tour.
What is the size of the group?
Our group is small, no more than 17 people and in a single language (Spanish or English), for a better walk through the places you will visit.
The type of transportation we use in a bus with only 20 seats, with very wide seats and large windows, to ensure your comfort.
Is the tour guide included for the Cusco City tour?
Yes, an official tour guide is included, with great experience and wisdom, who will explain and make you feel what you will be visiting.
Are entrance tickets included in the program?
We have two types of rates, one only for the service and the other rate including the income, if this is the case, we include the income tickets:
- Partial tourist ticket for the City tour.
- Entrance ticket to the Cathedral of Cusco.
- Entrance ticket to Koricancha.
Who can do the City tour in Cusco?
The City tour is for all ages, it is for the whole family.
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