About this experience
If it is your first time in Cusco and you want to explore the attractions near the historic center, the City tour in Cusco 4 ruins is an excellent option. Cusco is located at 3399 m.a.s.l., so it is ideal to adapt to the change in altitude. The climate is varied, with two main seasons: dry season (April-October) and rainy season (November-March).
This half-day tour begins with a visit to the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), where you can appreciate different enclosures, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Stars, the Rainbow enclosure, the Hall of Sacrifices, and the enclosure of Lightning, Thunder and Lightning.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Round trip transportation.
- Pick up from the hotel near the historical center of Cusco.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual tour guide.
Not included
- Services not mentioned.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch).
- Boleto turistico
- Qorocancha
Itinerary and highlights
First we start with the pick up from your respective hotel near the historic center of Cusco, for this case we have two shifts: morning shift and afternoon shift, if you want to make the tour in the morning shift the pick up is at 8:00 am approx., if you choose the afternoon shift the pick up is at 13:00 pm. It is worth mentioning that the tour has a duration of 5 hours approx.
We start the trip, our first point to visit is the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), in this place we will have a guided tour for about an hour, then we go to the archaeological center of Sacsayhuaman (Imposing example of Inca military architecture).
Continuing with the excursion we will visit the archaeological center of Qenqo this is a ritual center built on a unique limestone outcrop.
Later we will visit the red fortress of PukaPukara where the reddish color and the military construction of this place is characterized and finally we will go to the fortress of Tambomachay which is characterized by having a main waterfall which is known as ¨the baths of the Inca¨.
Finally we return to the city of Cusco, our transportation service will leave us near the historic center (Plateros street), approximate arrival is at 18:30 hrs.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will contact you 15 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center. Wait in the hotel lobby
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Holiday
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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