About this experience
Enjoy the Ancient Inca Capital of Cusco .This Tour is half a day that includes a visit to the Cathedral in the main square , the Temple of Sun Koricancha nearby ruins around this city such us The fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara and finally we will visit Tambomachay.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
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
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
- Round trip transportation
- English or Spanish Tour Guide
Not included
- Cusco Tourist ticket
- Entrance fee for the Cusco Cathedral
- Entrance fee for the Qoricancha ( Temple of the Sun)
Itinerary and highlights
You will see works of carved wood such as the choir, pulpit and altars, beautiful paintings from the Cusquenian School of Art and works of silver.
Inside you will see smaller temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, maintaining the original stone foundations.
Outside there is gardens and fountains on the grounds of the temple of the sun.
we will see the enormous carved rocks where the fine cutting and setting of the blocks on site was so precise . It is composed of three overlapping platforms which overlooks the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
This complex was an Inca ceremonial cult center and is carved out of rock.On top of the rock are zigzag channels and inside there are small trapezoidal niches.
You will have a panoramic view of this Archeological site that was used as a military control center of Incas .This is a red fortress as resulting from the vast amounts of iron in its rocks.
You will see aqueducts and water fountains coming from nearby springs . This site was a center of adoration and worship of water.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up Hotels located in Cusco City Centre The service does not include pick up from Apartments ( Airbnb) outside of downtown Cusco. Other Pick up point is at entrance of the cathedral of Cusco in the main square of the city.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Destinations Tours & Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note : The Tickets can be purchased at the COSITUC main office or the day of the tour at the first site you visit .
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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The service does not include pick up from Apartments ( Airbnb) outside of downtown Cusco.
Other Pick up point is at entrance of the cathedral of Cusco in the main square of the city.
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