CUSCO CITY TOUR
Trip Summary
The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre- Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills that hide amazing places like Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, PukaPukara and Tambomachay.
It combines the most exciting trekking trails with the most incredible scenery you can imagine.
Sacsayhuaman: An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its gigantic stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later.
Travel Details
Qoricancha Sun Temple and Santo Domingo Convent :
Impressive sample of convergence between the Inca and the Spanish worlds. It was the temple dedicated to the veneration of the sun. Later, with the arrival of the Spaniards, its foundations were used as a base for the construction of the Santo Domingo convent.
Cusco´s Cathedral:
Located in Cusco’s Main Square, the cathedral is a colonial monument of astounding artistic value. It was built on top of the Wiracocha Inca Palace and houses. Once inside, you’ll be able to observe works of carved wood such as the choir, pulpit and altars, beautiful paintings from the Cusquenian School of Art (including a Last Supper painting in which Christ and his disciples eat cuy—guinea pig!), and works of embossed silver and gold leaf.
Sacsayhuaman:
An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its gigantic stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later. From here, you can also enjoy a spectacular view of Cusco city along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
Qenqo:
This enclosure was an Inca ceremonial cult center. The name may have derived after the small yet intricate network of underground passageways that make up the site. It’s fascinating making your way through them all.
The most prominent feature of this site is an open space called the amphitheater. Hundreds of years ago, you would have found Inca mummies in the 19 trapezoidal niches found here.
Puca Pucara:
This site is known as the red fortress due to the reddish tints resulting from the vast amounts of iron in its rocks. Many experts believe that this fortress was perhaps an old Tambo that served both as a resting and guarding spot to protect Tambomachay. Here you can see some excellent examples of architecture, fountains, aqueducts, and several Inca enclosures.
Tambomachay:
The final enclosure on your tour is made up of a combination of finely carved stones, waterfalls, and aqueducts that were constructed to carry water coming from nearby springs. Tambomachay is associated with the water cult for this reason. In front of this construction, there’s a tower that’s believed to have served as a guarding post and communication tower.
From US$29.99 per person
The CITY TOUR IN CUSCO can leave any of the week, the whole year.
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- Private or Group Tour
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- Have a special request (ie: wheelchair, children, senior, walking stick etc)
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WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THE CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Pick up at your hotel.
- Expert leadership / guides & support personnel for all listed tours.
- Private transportation to visit all Inca sites.
- Taxes.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Entrance to Archeological sites: Purchase the Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) of 70 soles (about US$20), at the first site you enter. This can be used for 1 day to visit archeological sites in the Cusco region. (See important info, for other options).
- Entrance to Qoricancha (15 Soles per person).
- Entrance to Catedral(25 soles per person).
- Meals.
WHAT TO BRING FOR CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Warm jacket and rain jacket
- Hat
- Water
- Sun protection
- Some money for souvenirs
- Money in soles to purchase boleto turístico and Qoricancha ticket (80 soles)
- If you are a student, take your student ID card (only works for the 10 day boleto turístico)
