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Cusco City Tour and Nearby Ruins

From$29
5 hours
Cusco, Peru

About this activity

Experience Cusco's rich history with a guided tour of its main square, Qorikancha Temple, and nearby Incan ruins, offering insights into ancient Peruvian culture.

Highlights

  • Stroll through Cusco's main square
  • Discover the Qorikancha Temple
  • Explore ancient Incan ruins
  • Learn about Incan history and culture
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco

Full description

Dive into the heart of Cusco's rich history with this engaging city tour. Wander through the vibrant main square, visit the impressive Qorikancha Temple, and explore nearby Incan ruins. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories and gain a deeper appreciation for Peru's ancient culture. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, architecture, and local flavor, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers eager to connect with Cusco's past.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Cusco's main square
  • Visit to Qorikancha Temple
  • Exploration of nearby Incan ruins
  • Meals and personal expenses

Itinerary

1

We’ll pick you up from the hotel, and start the tour visiting the Temple of Coricancha, also known as Golden Temple. This symbolic place has a clear example of the fusion between Incan and Hispanic cultures, and during the Spanish conquer, the base of the temple was used to build the Church of Santo Domingo and its famous convent.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
2

Then, we’re going to visit the Cathedral of Cusco located in the Main Square, declared as a World Cultural Heritage, as well as a Historic Monument of Peru. Here, you will appreciate a beautiful religious paintings of the Art School of Cusco.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
3

The beauty of the main square will surprise you. Surrounded by commerce and impressive churches, this place was previously a lagoon, and it was dried up during the Inca time, and used for important celebrations. Now, it is the main tourist meeting point of Cusco.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

The tour continues to the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, an amazing place with huge carved stones which fit each other in a perfect way, and it is said that it was built by more than 20 thousand men, and took over 70 years to finish it. Located 2 Km. away from the city of Cusco, this Incan Fortress has amazing landscapes, and it houses llamas and hawks.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: YES
5

We will continue this entertaining excursion in the military compound of Puca Pucara, which means “Red Fortress” for its reddish infrastructure.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
6

Later, we will visit the religious temple of Qenqo, place where the Incas worshiped their Gods like the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. You will have an incredible experience exploring through its underground passageways, and admire a semicircular amphitheater.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
7

Then we will go the water’s worship center of Tambomachay, with aqueducts and waterfalls provided from nearby springs. Definitely, the Inca civilization had an advanced and surprising construction engineering. At the end, we will drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Tour may be subject to weather conditions; check the forecast before booking.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • If you choose to book without included tickets, you`ll have the flexibility to buy them as we go. Please be aware that purchasing tickets on the day will involve queuing at each location, including the Cathedral and Koricancha. Additionally, you can buy the Boleto Turistico, which covers the remaining archaeological sites, at the first ruin we visit. It`s important to note that ticket purchases on the day must be made in cash using Peruvian soles, the local currency. We are unable to accept US dollars or any other forms of payment for these on-the-spot purchases.
  • At the end of the tour, we are going to drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas

Additional information

If you choose to book without included tickets, you`ll have the flexibility to buy them as we go. Please be aware that purchasing tickets on the day will involve queuing at each location, including the Cathedral and Koricancha. Additionally, you can buy the Boleto Turistico, which covers the remaining archaeological sites, at the first ruin we visit. It`s important to note that ticket purchases on the day must be made in cash using Peruvian soles, the local currency. We are unable to accept US dollars or any other forms of payment for these on-the-spot purchases. At the end of the tour, we are going to drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas
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