5 h

Half Day

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru

We will pick you up at your hotel lobby at 1 - 1:15 p.m. to begin this tour. Together, we will then head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas where we will visit the famous Cathedral (entry fee: 25 s/ not included in the tourist ticket).

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Cusco Peru

we will have the chance to visit the main plaza de armas of cusco and after continue to the principal temple of the sun Qoricancha.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Qorikancha, Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru

After touring this sacred church we will continue on foot with our group through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun (entry fee 15 soles not included in the tourist ticket ) in the Qoricancha, you will observe first-hand the juxtaposition between Inca culture and Catholicism. You will also learn about the differences in architecture between the Inkas and Spaniards. The Qoricancha was the main temple for the Inkas and was the center of their city, where all their highways departed from. Thus, their incredible architecture is on full display throughout the site.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru

The majestic Inka site of Sacsayhuaman . The ride should last around 25 minutes. With your guide, you will explore this spectacular site and learn about its significance and meaning This site it is very important every year there is a big cellebration Party if the sun

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Q'enqo, Cusco Peru

we will return to the bus and take a short drive to Quenqo Temple. In Quechua, Qenqo means labyrinth or zig-zag and the temple is named for the crooked canal cut out of its rock.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Puka Pukara, Cusco Peru

Next, we will head to Puca Pucara and admire the small circular Inka military fortress. Finally,

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru

we will end out tour with a visit to Tambomachay, the temple of water. We will drive back to Cusco and end the tour back in the main square.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Included

Hotel pickup Only in the historical center of Cusco
Air-conditioned vehicle
Places to visit: Catedral, Temple of The Sun, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pucapura and Tambomachay

Not included

Tourist ticket: 70 soles for the 4 Inca sites
Cathedral: 25 soles optional
Temple of the Sun: 15 soles Optional
Gratuities
Drop-off is the center of cusco
Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Plaza de Armas
Entry/Admission - Qorikancha
Entry/Admission - Sacsayhuaman
Entry/Admission - Q'enqo
Entry/Admission - Puka Pukara
Entry/Admission - Tambomachay

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for private service
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

90%

Reviews

4.4

15

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Basil M

2 | 2019-08-20

Didn't get picked up on time, about 45 minutes from arranged time and after multiple phone calls to find out that the tour had already started. joined the tour late. The transfer man lied about the starting time of the tour. Then I discovered that they had 4 names on their list and they didn't notice or care that I was missing. However the our was good and the tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful.

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laurawastell

5 | 2019-07-24

This was a great tour of the ruins around Cusco and the big Cathedral in the square. Our guide, Wilfredo, was very enthusiastic and informative. He was passionate when he explained the history behind the sites we saw. We met him and the rest our group (about 15 people) outside the Cathedral in the main square. Wilfredo led us around inside the Cathedral and explained so much of the history there. Then we went to Saqsaywaman where we had time to take pictures and walk around the site after Wilfredo taught us about it. Then we went to Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara. These three sites were smaller so we spent less time there, but I think it was all the time that we needed to see them, learn about them, and take pictures. At Qenqo we walked through a cave where the Inkas performed sacrifices which was really cool. Also, all of the sites except the Cathedral were included on the tourist ticket. So if you bought that already, you didn't have to pay to get into the sites. Just show your ticket. Overall, great day. Thank you Wilfredo!

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Christopher L

5 | 2018-12-14

A great, knowledgeable guide , who took the time for English speakers. Interesting sites to see and explore.

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jthalong

5 | 2018-09-16

Great half day city tour that served as an introduction to this magical City. The tour guide was on time, knowledgeable and friendly. We particularly enjoyed the nearby ruins. Recommended.

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Laurence C

4 | 2018-07-29

The tourist tickets required in Cusco are a bit confusing. I purchased the 10 day ticket expecting that it would cover everything but it didn't and I still had to buy entry into some of the sites visited. The tour did not start on time as the guide was half an hour late and we waited for some other people. The tour apart from that was excellent and tiring and the guide was excellent.

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Kirbee A

4 | 2018-05-15

Really good tour! The guide was great at moving people along promptly so make sure we reached all locations before dark. It was a little hard to find our meeting point because the guide was a bit late, but that's my only real issue with this. We were concerned we were in the wrong place or had missed the tour.

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Christine W

5 | 2018-03-09

This tour and our guide Jesus was great. We visited many sites. There was a lot of walking. Jesus was very informative and visibly enjoyed his job and interacting with the group.It is a lot in a half day but well worth the $$$. We used the 10 day tourist ticket for this trip and the sacred valley

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ankjens

3 | 2018-01-22

I think it would have been much better than I am going to write here. Reason being, I got altitude sickness half way through the tour and ended up fainting. The tour guide and multiple other people including the driver of the bus took good care of me but I was stuck on the bus for the remainder of the tour until dropped off at hotel hours later. Not their fault just the circumstances. I did however enjoy the tourprior to getting sick. Tour guide knowledgeable. It felt somewhat rushed at the beginning and abit confusing trying to find the start up point. I would recommend the tour but make sure you are acclimitized to altitude before starting any tours.

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Keith V

4 | 2017-11-02

Opportunity to see the heart of Cusco and get up close to many Incan ruins. Amazing history with a very informative tour guide.

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