CUSCO CITY TOUR
HALF DAY EXCURSION
Group Size
Up to 8 people
Transportation
Van, Train, Bus
Max Altitude
3,399 m.s.n.m
Difficulty
Challenging
Service
Group
Duration:
Half Day
EXPLORE THE BEST THAT CUSCO HAS TO OFFER
Cusco was considered the capital of the Inca culture, and is full of magical and important historical and cultural sites that tell an intriguing story. On our half-day city tour of Cusco, you will get a clearer picture of what the Inca culture was like and the story of how Cusco became the attractive center it is today.
Summary
Tour location: Cusco City, Peru
Type of tour: Half day tour
Highlights: Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman, Q´enqo, Tambomachay.
Frequency tour: Mornings, beginning 8:00am
Afternoons, beginning 2:00pm
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
CUSCO CITY TOUR – PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS EVERY DAY
We pick you up from your hotel to start your visit the ancient Inca City. It is a living example of the mixture of Andean and Spanish culture. We start the tour in Santo Domingo Convent built over Qoricancha (temple of the Sun), which was the ancient Inca Palace and the main center of worship of the Sun God. We will have enough time to enjoy these incredible places. Afterwards, we visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, with its impressive Inca architecture, which dominates the city. Finally, we will explore the archaeological sites of Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, located in the northeastern part of the city. We will take you back to your hotel in Cusco after the 4 to 5 hours tour approximately.
City Tour Details
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Packing Check List
- Price
DÍA 1: CUSCO – QORICANCHA – SAQSAYHUAMAN – Q'ENQO – PUCA PUCARA – TAMBOMACHAY
QORICANCHA AND SANTO DOMINGO CONVENT
The convent was built over the spectacular Qoricancha, which translates as “golden enclosure”. It was the most important temple dedicated to worship the Sun, during Inca times, these walls were lined with solid sheets of gold. Today only the fine masonry is preserved; the Spanish took the place and looted the temple of the sun. Qoricancha was also an astronomical observatory, where the Inca priests followed the main events.
SAQSAYWAMAN.
Saqsaywaman, means “satisfied falcon”, is one of the most impressive sites built by the Incas. Current research suggests that it was probably used as a fortress but in the chronical information still is considered as a temple.
This Inca construction is a wonderful archaeological site: even now, after many parts have been destroyed, everybody can appreciate the majesty, grandeur and splendor. The stones of the walls are incredible and the heaviest stone weight is more than 128 tons.
The Incas planned the city of Cuzco in the shape of a puma, with Sacsayhuaman at its head. The grounds surrounding Sacsayhuaman are still used today for the colorful Inti Raymi festival, held to celebrate the winter solstice on June 24.
Q’ENQO
The translation of the word Q’enqo or Kenko would be “Labyrinth” alluding to the tunnels, passages, and underground channels that this place housed. It is believed that the Spanish shaped the name of the place by calling it “Q’enqo” when traditionally in the Inca time it was known as “Q’inqu”. Q’enqo is entirely sculpted in a natural rock formation. The religious importance of this site led to its destruction by the Spanish; however, being completely made of stone, it managed to resist the attacks. Inside there are three important animals carved in the Andean worldview: the condor, the puma, and the snake.
PUKA PUKARA
Pucapucara means “the red fortress” in Quechua. It is a small site and although the name suggests that it was a fortress, it seems to have had a military function with a defensive purpose. It was probably used as an administrative center and was also a resting place for the chaskis who carried messages from one village to another.
TAMBOMACHAY
The name means “resting place” in Quechua. It is also believed that this place was used as a water temple. There are some interesting aqueducts, canals and fountains carved in stone, designed to channel water flowing from a nearby spring.
Included
- Professional English-speaking guides:
- Comfortable transportation
Excluded
- Koricancha Entrance Fee
- Dinner on the last night.
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Admission to Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka-Pukara and Tambomachay
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
- Warm clothing
- Small backpack with personal belongings
- Camera
- Cash for shopping
- Mineral water
- Sun block lotion and sun hat
- Valid Identity Card
PRICE:
- $150
- GROUP of 1 to 6 persons – $150 for the total group (not per person)
- GROUP of 7 to 12 persons – $180 for the total group (not per person)
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Entrance to Archeological sites: The one day Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) 70 soles (about US$20), at the first site you enter. The 10 day ticket can be used to visit all sites in the Cusco and Sacred Valley region. (See important info)
- Entrance ticket for the Qoricancha ( 10 Soles per person)
- Meals
City Tour
Price
$
500
USD
Per Person
Group Size
Up to 16
Activity Level
Moderate
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