Overview
The Cusco City Tour is the perfect introduction before enjoying all the magical things that Cusco has. This half-day tour includes the visit of the cathedral of Cusco, the Inca palace of Qorikancha, for then continue visiting 4 archaeological sites around the city: the impressive Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PukaPukara, and Tambomachay.
The City of Cusco is a beautiful place, which is located at 3300 meters above sea level, famous for its history and magic, which leave astonished to those who visit it. You can not miss any single detail of our Cusco City Tour and all the Day Trips From Cusco too.
This excursion is available in Group and Private Service.
Itinerary
CITY TOUR CUSCO
- At 1 pm, we start the Cusco City Tour, picking you up from your hotel to know the best things to do in Cusco. From here we will visit the famous Cusco cathedral, its chapels, altars, etc.
- Following the tour, we will walk to the temple of Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), where you can see and enjoy the Inca constructions of this palace, and at the same time the beauty of the Catholic influence of its temple, which was built on Inca foundations.
- From Qorikancha, you will go out of Cusco by bus, to enjoy 4 incredible archaeological sites that are part of our Day Trips From Cusco.
- Sacsayhuaman, with its incredible rocks of more than 100 tons each one, here you can hear the history, culture, meaning, and importance of this beautiful place.
- Then from Sacsayhuaman, just 5 minutes away we will reach Qenqo, to see its magical altar and then enjoy the archaeological sites of PukaPukara (red fort) and Tambomachay (Temple of Water).
- Ending our Cusco City Tour(06:30 pm approx.), we will return to Cusco where our transportation will take us to the city center (main square of Cusco) or if it is in private service, to our respective hotel.
END OF OUR SERVICES
Include
INCLUDED
Professional Guides (Spanish or English).
Tourist transport with a professional driver.
NOT INCLUDED
Tickets entrance (They can be bought at the main gate of the places to visit):
Boleto Turistico: Parcial (S/.70.00, only for the City Tour, has 1 day of validity) or General (S/130.00, this will also be useful for the and, it has 10 days of validity)
Catedral: S/40.00
Qoricancha: S/20.00
Services not mentioned.
Water and snack.
Tips.
packing list
WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND TO BRING FOR THE CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price, you can buy it at the door of the archaeological centers), bring emergency money
- Passport or identity document (current)
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and more).
- Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable sneakers for the visit.
- Light and warm clothes.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between October to March.
- Camera and extra batteries.
FAQS
HOW LONG DOES THE CUSCO CITY TOUR LAST?
The tour has an approximate duration of 6 hours. It begins in the morning with hotel pickup and ends around 2:00 PM in Cusco, or at 1 PM and ends at 6:00 PM in the main square of Cusco.
WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE IS USED FOR THIS CUSCO HALF DAY TOUR?
We use vans as comfortable and safe vehicles suitable for tourist excursions, with a capacity of up to 18 seats, to offer a comfortable experience during the journey. If you prefer a private tour, we offer a wider range of vehicle options according to your comfort.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN THE GROUP OR SHARED SERVICE FOR CUSCO CITY TOUR HALF DAY?
The group size for the tour is generally up to 17 people, though this number may vary at times.
WHAT TYPE OF GUIDES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR AND IN WHICH LANGUAGES CAN THE TOUR BE CONDUCTED?
We have professional guides licensed in tourism and experienced in speaking multiple languages, including Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and other languages as available. Our guides are trained to provide detailed information and enhance your experience during the tour with their local and cultural knowledge.
CAN WE BUY HANDICRAFTS OR SOUVENIRS DURING THE TOUR?
Yes, there will be an opportunity to purchase local handicrafts during the tour.
DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE LUNCH?
The City Tour in Cusco does not include lunch. It is recommended to bring water and snacks if needed, as it is a half-day tour.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE ENTRANCE TICKET FOR THE CITY TOUR IN CUSCO?
The entrance ticket is sold at the entrance of each place. Make sure to bring cash and your ID or passport if necessary.
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS TOUR?
You can find more information on our Terms and Conditions page.
WHY BOOK WITH KANTU PERU TOURS?
- Kantu Peru Tours is a Cusco travel agency that operates all the packages directly. We don’t give commissions to travel agencies or any other thirds parties that inflate the costs.
- The staff that works with us are professional and responsible. Before they start working with Katu Peru Tours, we have a training course about customer service.
- We have all the tourist permissions and certificates, granted by the Municipality of Cusco, and the Minister of Peru (DICETUR – MINCETUR), which guarantees us to operate in Cusco and the sacred valley Machu Picchu.
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