Cusco City Highlights & Nearby Ruins
Tour Overview
This experience covers all the attractions in the historical heart of Cusco city, introducing you to the rich history and culture of the Inca civilization. You will see impressive Inca architecture and wonderful colonial constructions.
Overview
- Kind of tour: Private (2-6 people)
- Departure point: your hotel
- Morning tour: starts at 8:00 am
- Afternoon tour: starts at 1:00 pm
- Duration: approx. 4.5 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Note: if your group is bigger, please ask us for a special price
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco City Highlights & Nearby Ruins
The meeting time will be confirmed with you, according to whether you choose the morning tour (8:00 am) or the afternoon tour (1:00 pm).
Sacsayhuaman (UNESCO World Heritage Site), located just outside Cusco city, is the first stop. This masterfully constructed Inca temple, built in the 14th century by Inca Pachacutec, features impressive stonework with giant rocks and panoramic views of Cusco.
On the way back from Sacsayhuaman, we will stop at the main square of Cusco, known as Huacaypata (“the place of tears”), where Tupac Amaru II was executed in the 1780s after his unsuccessful rebellion against the Spanish.
Here you will have a good opportunity to see the main cathedral of Cusco (entrance inside is optional and the entrance ticket is not included). If you take this optional activity, you will see ornately carved woodwork, crypts, and several famous paintings, including “The Last Supper of the Incas.”
Finally, we will visit Qoricancha (Sun Temple), the most important religious and sacred Inca temple, dedicated to the Sun God, where you can see excellent examples of Inca and Spanish architecture.
At the end of the tour, you can decide where we leave you.
Inclusions
Included
- Briefing at your hotel
- Local guide in your language
- Private transportation between the places visited
- Entrance tickets to Sacsayhuaman and Qoricancha (cathedral entrance not included)
Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal gratuities
Pricing
Private tour price (per person, USD)
This tour includes entrance fee tickets, tour guide and transportation.
Faqs
Which sites are included in this tour?
The tour visits Sacsayhuaman (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Cusco’s main square (Huacaypata), and Qoricancha (Sun Temple), with entrance tickets to Sacsayhuaman and Qoricancha included.
Is entrance to Cusco Cathedral included?
No, visiting the interior of the cathedral is optional and its entrance ticket is not included in the tour price.
Is transportation between sites included?
Yes, private transportation between the places visited is included.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is not included and personal gratuities are also at your own discretion.
How long does the tour last?
The tour takes approximately 4.5 hours.
What time does the tour depart?
You can choose a morning tour (8:00 am) or an afternoon tour (1:00 pm); the exact time is confirmed with you in advance.
How difficult is this tour?
It is an easy tour, mostly on foot around Cusco’s historic center and Sacsayhuaman’s grounds.
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