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City Tour of Cusco

Ruins of Sacsayhuaman - Cusco City. (0)
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CITY TOUR OF CUSCO

Our City Tour of Cusco takes you to visit amazing Inca ruins and colonial architectures.
It combines well-preserved Inca temples and impressive buildings from the colonial era.
Among the Inca buildings, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Ruins, Quenko, and PukaPukara.
On the other hand, we will see inside the imposing Cusco cathedral and the Coricancha temple.

City Tour of Cusco

Part I: Sacsayhuaman Ruins.

08:30 h. Our city tour in Cusco starts at your hotel, our guide will pick you up from there.
Our first stop takes place at the Inca Ruins of Sacsayhuaman.

Unlike other sites, this Inca building features high massive walls.
Likewise, the stone on the wall is precisely cut and fitted without mortar.
Sacsayhuaman origin’s is uncertain, however, most scholars agree it was built for ceremonial purposes.
Among all the ruins in Cusco, Sacsayhuaman is perhaps the most beautiful construction after Machu Picchu.

Part II: Qenko Ruins.

Later on, we will reach a mysterious Inca site known as Qenko.
Qenqo means labyrinth or zig-zag, perhaps named like this due to a series of canals carved on its main rock.
Long ago the canals carried some sort of liquid, maybe blood, which makes us believe it was used for death rituals.
In addition, under the big rock exist a sort of sacrificial altar, which reinforces the death rituals theory.

Part III: Puka Pukara.

Afterward, we arrive at the Puka Pukara ruins, better known as the “red fortress”, due to their reddish stones.
Puka Pukara was a military look outpoint, built by the Incas to protect the capital of Cusco.

Part IV: Tambomachay Fountains.

Further up, lies the ruins of Tambomachay, a site that springs crystalline water through fountains.
Its real purpose is unknown, however, some believe,  it served as a sort of spa for the Inca elite.

Later on, you will return to the city center to visit the colonial part of Cusco.

Part V: QoriKancha Temple

Once at the center, we will visit the temple of QoriKancha, also known as the Santo Domingo temple.

Coricancha was perhaps the most important religious building during the Incas heydays.
Walking around its interiors you will learn about fine Inca masonry as well as unique Inca stories.

Part VI: Cusco Cathedral.

Finally, we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, which was built in the XVI by the Spaniards.
Inside the cathedral, you will see a gorgeous silver altar, and several small chapels, among other treasures.
Moreover, the site contains unique paintings, including many from the old Cuzco School.

Among the paintings that stand out is the Last Supper, showing Christ and the apostles eating guinea pigs.
After the tour, our driver will take you back to your hotel.

End of the tour.

CITY TOUR OF CUSCO

  • 08:30 h. Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
  • Private transportation & English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees.
  • 12:30 h. Drop off at your hotel.

  • Extras & Gratitude.

1° – Contact us via WhatsApp to confirm the availability of the tour you wish.
2° – Once availability is confirmed, please send us an email with the following information:

  • Names & Last names.
  • Nationality.
  • Passport number.
  • Date of Birth.

3° – Proceed with your payment online through our web.
4° – Finally, receive confirmation via e-mail or WhatsApp.

  • We suggest wearing light clothing.
  • Bring sunblock, sunglasses and a hat.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Bring a warm jacket for the afternoon.

Change of Tour Date:
You can change the date of your trip at least 3 days of anticipation at no extra charge.

Cancellations:
If you cancel your tour 48 hours before the tour begins, we will charge an administration fee of 20%.

No Shows:
100% cancellation fee.

Important:
Refunds are not issued due to inclement weather or any other problems caused by a third party.

Is there a lot of walking on this tour?
No. Most of our visits involve a short walk.

How long does the whole tour take?
It takes around 4 hours.

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