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Half-day Private Panoramic Tour of Cusco City

Panoramic viewCoricanchaCoricanchaCusco Main SquareCusco Main Square

About this experience

Enjoy a visit to the city of Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Santo Domingo Convent that was built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important places dedicated to the cult worship. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold and filled with gilded representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Main Square. Inside, it houses hundreds of paintings from the Cuzqueña School and other works in gold, silver and precious stones. The tour ends in the Plaza Recogijo, surrounded by colonial houses, restaurants and bars.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Half-day Private Panoramic Tour of Cusco City
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 30 min 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

  • Pickup and drop-off.
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks and beverages.
  • Admission to Cathedral and Coricancha

Itinerary and highlights

This place is also known as "The Temple of the Sun"(QuriKancha: golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.

The Cusco Cathedral has countless works from the Cusqueña school, combining the styles of European devotional painting of the 17th century, with the symbolism of indigenous artists from the Andes of Cusco.

Its name comes from the Quechua word Cusipata or "patio of joy" because public celebrations such as bullfights were held here. It was separated from the Plaza de Armas when the city was drawn up in colonial times.

Meeting and pickup information

  • - Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • LimaTours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
- Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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