The Cusco City Tour is an essential experience to discover the ancient capital of the Inca Empire on a 5-hour and 30-minute tour, with daily departures at 08:45 h and 12:45 h. The circuit includes a visit to the majestic Qorikancha, known as the Temple of the Sun, and the impressive archaeological complex of Sacsayhuamán, famous for its gigantic stone walls and panoramic views of the city. This tour allows you to learn about the history, architecture, and cultural legacy that make Cusco one of the most fascinating destinations in Peru.
The adventure continues by exploring Qenqo, an important ceremonial sanctuary, Puka Pukara, the ancient fortress that protected access to the imperial city, and Tambomachay, the emblematic Temple of Water, renowned for its extraordinary hydraulic engineering. This Cusco City Tour combines archaeology, culture and history in a single experience, making it the ideal option for those who want to visit Cusco's main archaeological sites before continuing their journey to Machu Picchu, one of Peru's greatest tourist attractions.
The Cusco City Tour is the best introduction to the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, with daily departures at 08:45 h and 12:45 h and an approximate duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes. The tour begins at the majestic Qorikancha, known as the Temple of the Sun or Golden Enclosure, where you can appreciate the perfect combination of Inca and colonial architecture. Afterward you will visit Sacsayhuamán, Cusco's most important ceremonial complex, famous for its gigantic stone blocks and impressive panoramic views of the city.
We will continue to the outskirts of the city to discover Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca fortress with zigzag walls weighing more than 100 tons, Qenqo, a mysterious ceremonial site with carved rock formations, Puca Pucara, an ancient reddish-toned military outpost, and Tambomachay, famous for its aqueducts and ceremonial fountains still flowing today. After an afternoon full of discoveries, we will drop you off at your hotel to relax and enjoy the evening, with free time to have dinner on your own.
Meals: — | Lodging: Hotel in Cusco not included