Cusco City Sightseeing Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Cusco's historic center
- Visit San Pedro Market
- Tour the Cathedral of Cusco
- Discover Qorikancha Temple
- Learn about Incan history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Cusco's historic center
- Visit to San Pedro Market
- Entrance to Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Your sightseeing tour begins at the Artisans’ Quarters of San Blas to visit its church and its particularly impressive carved woodwork. On your way to the Cathedral, you'll stop by the Hatun Rumiyoc street where the famous twelve angular stone is. In the Cathedral, you'll have the opportunity to see its beautiful woodwork and colonial paintings before heading back to your Cusco hotel.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, also known as Cusco Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco. The cathedral is located on the Plaza de Armas. The entire building was built between 1560-1654.
Originally named Intikancha or Intiwasi, it was dedicated to Inti, and is located at the old Inca capital of Cusco. Mostly destroyed after the 16th century war with the Spanish conquistadors, much of its stonework forms the foundation of the Santo Domingo church and convent.
The old market of San Pedro, in the middle of the city of Cusco, is an incredible place to meet with locals, see the groceries, potatoes, incas corns, oropesa breads, cheesses, and some handicrafts. This spot is the place to feel the flavors and scents. It´s an intimate experience with the culture, gastronomy and history.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
- Check the local weather forecast and plan accordingly.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for entry to certain sites.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for some uphill walking as Cusco is situated at a high altitude.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The tour is provided in bilingual language service, in Spanish and English
Traveler reviews
City Tour
Very good guide and friendly
Multi museum ticket Biap Boleto
The Temple Religioso Arzobispal was well worth the visit even though it only took half an hour to see all there was.The lady on the entrance really helped us by showing us the cheap multi visit option with the Cathedral and the Sagrada Família to be used within a month.I think her name was Irena It was our first visit to Cusco and we weren’t disappointed.The Biap Boleto was great alum for money at only 50Sol
Odor of pee
Amazing city with a lot of history, it is to come 15 days, the only thing I did not like is the smell of constant pee, and see people pissing as if nothing happened.
Best Cusco visit
Guide is very knowledgeable and timed the tour perfectly. The sites visited were great examples of Cusco history.
Don’t do it!
This is a scam! First of all it’s a bus tour (we spend 45 min OF TOUR TIME picking everybody up) The itinerary did not correspond to the description (you won’t see San Blas, for example) and you’ll spend 45 min in the central market looking at fruits (and get very short and superficial information about actual Inka History and Buildings). Don’t do it!