About this experience
This Cusco SightSeeing is one of the best things to do in Cusco while you are acclimatizing. We have carefully curated the itinerary to give you the best orientation of the city and tradition. This tour takes you to all the major highlights in and around Cusco. We start the tour by driving around the historic center of Cusco. You can sit back and enjoy the sights while bi-lingual guide would explain the prominence of each landmark within the city. We will be later driving through the prime archaeological site like Sacsayhuaman, ceremony to mother earth.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Transport
- Bi-lingual guide
Not included
- Meals and Beverages.
- Any Private Expenses.
- Gratuities (Optional)
Itinerary and highlights
We will be introducing you to the culture and history of Cusco at the prime location, Plaza de Armas. Our guide will be giving you a brief introduction.
We will be boarding our open bus here.
We will have a brief stop here. Staying onboard the bus, you will be relishing a panoramic view of this iconic Inca fortress that holds age-old history. Our local expert will be sharing insights on this.
This iconic landmark offers staggering view of the Cusco city. Accompanied by local guide, we will be visiting the statue of christ which holds a historic importance. You will have time to take a walk, relish the views and click photos.
We will then drive through Paccha, an important centre in Cusco city.
We will then drive along the Great Mural of Cusco where you will get to see a massive paintings which depicts the history of Incas and Spanish conquest.
Another notable site, this iconic site was the most sacred place to the Incas. As we will be driving through the temple, our local guide will explain its prominence and how the Spanish conquistadors demolished the Incan temple and built a church maintaining its base.
After an immersive experience, we will be leaving you at Calle Saphy (a couple of blocks from the main square) with memories to cherish forever.
Meeting and pickup information
- Very close to the main square. Important: enter the premises, to change the ticket.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Open Tour
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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