About this experience
City tour in Cusco :
We will visit the Q’oricancha or Temple of the Sun and then the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
Pisco Sour preparation class:
The tour ends at 6:30 pm in the historic center. Later, you will participate in a class where you will learn to prepare the Pisco Sour, the flag cocktail of Peru.
Hotel night in Cusco
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Cusco Pisco Sour Guide
Learn how to order a classic pisco sour in Cusco, ask about pisco varieties, plan around Pisco Sour Day, and enjoy an evening out sensibly.
Cusco Cooking Classes Guide
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What is included
- Transportation to the indicated places
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Entrance tickets.
- Expenses for inconveniences
Itinerary and highlights
For the City Tour Cusco, we have 02 departure times:
Mornings between 8 : 30 am to 9 : 00 am.
Afternoons between 1 : 30pm to 1 : 40pm
We start the Cusco City Tour with pick-up from your hotel. Then we will visit the Cusco Cathedral, the most important church in the city, built in the 16th century. Then we will walk about 8 minutes to the Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun.
We visit the Coricancha, ancient Temple of the Inca Sun, which still preserves impressive remains. At the end of the visit, we leave by vehicle from the center of Cusco to the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuamán.
We explore Sacsayhuamán, an Inca fortress that reflects the power and engineering of the ancient Andean empire. During the visit you will know its history and origin.
After this stop, we continue to the Qenqo ceremonial complex.
Qenqo, ancient Inca ceremonial center dedicated to the worship of its gods, with stone carved altars and underground passages.
Then we continue the tour to Puka Pukara, a military fortress.
Puka Pukara, was an Inca military post located to monitor access to Cusco. Its walls, terraces and stairs show the defensive and administrative function it had.
We end with a visit to Tambomachay, known for its ceremonial fountains and its connection to the water cult.
The tour concludes at the Plaza de Armas.
Pisco Sour lessons.
After finishing the city tour, we connect with the Pisco Sour Classes, where you will receive a small talk about the history of the Pisco Sour in Peru, while preparing your own Pisco Sour. It's a really nice experience.
Las Clases de Pisco Sour, takes it at the local restaurant Republica del Pisco.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, take the Calle del medio and you will reach the Plaza Regocijo which is 2 minutes from the center of the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. We placed it in the pool of the Plaza Rejoicing at 13:40hrsl
- Pickup is available from most hotels located in the historic center of Cusco (Plaza de Armas and surrounding areas).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Eco Tour Cusco
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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