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Empire of the Incas

Cusco City Tour Half Day 

Cusco is the center of the Inca history and home to some of the most important ruins. Exploring them with a member of the Pacha Peru Explorers team will help make this period of history come alive. Visit the beautiful cathedral in the main square, Temple of the Sun and then head by car to the city limits to visit the 4 main Inca ruins including Sacsayhuaman. From here you will also see some of the most beautiful views of Cusco, so don’t forget your camera.

Description

At 9 a.m. OR 1 p.m. (morning tour or afternoon tour), we will meet you at your hotel lobby to begin your tour. From here, you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Following, you will continue on foot through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun. At the Q’oricancha you will be able to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and Catholicism. This was the key spiritual center of the Incas, which leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire. There is also a bronze, high altar to be seen.

 

From Q’oricancha, your group will walk down Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus 25 minutes outside of the city. You will be taken to the majestic Inca site, Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic, 200 ton monoliths, You will be able to hear from your guide and then, explore on your own.

 

From Sacsayhuaman, you will take a five minute bus ride to the Q’enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Incan altars. Following, you will take another five minute drive to Puca Pucara, a small, circular Inca site. The final stop on our tour is Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water fountains, thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. We’ll then drive back down to Cusco where the tour ends in the main square, unless you are taking a private tour, in which case, we will return you to your hotel.

Included

Professional Guides

All of our guides studied English and tourism at Cusco National University. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional and will ensure you are safe and happy.

Transportation

Pacha Peru Explorers uses private, clean vehicles for all their tours so that you are comfortable driving out of the city when visiting the beautiful inca ruins on the city limits.

Not Included

Entrance Tickets

Many of the sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley accept the Boleto Turistico (Tourist Ticket), which is a bit costly, but grants access to many of our areas highlights. Included in this tour are the 4 inca ruins you visit on the city limits. The ticket can be purchased as a one (1) day pass for 70 PEN or a ten (10) day pass for 130PEN. A valid STUDENT CARD does offer a discount on the 10 day pass for 70 PEN. Only soles are accepted and it must be paid in cash. You will be able to purchase this directly at the first site. The cathedral and Temple of the Sun are separate entrance tickets and are 25 PEN and 10 PEN respectively.

Entrance Tickets Required

  • Tourist Ticket: 70 soles (or 130 soles if you are also doing the Sacred Valley)
  • Cathedral: 25 soles
  • Q’oricancha/Temple of the Sun: 10 soles

Meals

There are no meals served during this tour. You should be back in Cusco in time to enjoy lunch on your own.

TRIP LENGHT

1/2

DAY

2 – 3 PERSONS

$ 60.00

EACH ONE

4 – 6 PERSONS

$ 45.00

EACH ONE

7 – 9 PERSONS

$ 35.00

EACH ONE

10 + PERSONS

$ 25.00

EACH ONE

Please complete the form below to request a reservation. One of our Trip Coordinators will contact you, often within two business hours, to confirm availability of the trip and/or provide you with other options. Once availability is established, we will ask for a deposit and a completed online registration to confirm your spot on the tour. Please call us or write us by whatsap at (+51) 998 037474 with any questions or to confirm availability or write us directly to pachaperuexplorers@gmail.com

 

 

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CUSCO CITY TOUR - HALF DAY

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Locations Visited: Cathedral, Temple of the Sun and amazing inca ruins on the city limits including Sachsayhuaman.


Trip Style: Day Tour


Length: 5 Hours Aproximately


Frequency: Pickup is at 1PM from your hotel lobby and you should be back around 6PM.


Group: 2 pax min, to more…


Difficulty: Easy