City Tour in Cusco, Half day

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Discover the Historic Charm of Cusco: Half-Day City Tour

Experience the heart of Cusco with our half-day city tour, blending Inca heritage with colonial splendor. Begin at the Plaza de Armas, where the grand Cathedral of Cusco awaits with its baroque altarpieces and unique Andean “Last Supper.” Next, explore the Temple of the Sun, or Qorikancha, a remarkable testament to Inca engineering now integrated into the Convent of Santo Domingo.

Venture beyond the city center with a short bus ride to discover nearby archaeological treasures. Visit Sacsayhuamán, a formidable fortress of perfectly fitted stones; Qenqo, an intriguing labyrinth of tunnels; Puka Pukara, an ancient military fort; and Tambomachay, known as the Inca Bath, a sacred site dedicated to water.

Return to Cusco enriched by a morning of history and cultural exploration.

Itinerary

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City Tour in Cusco, Half day

Our tour of the city of Cusco begins in the Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city, where we can appreciate the unique mix of Inca and colonial architecture. We visit the majestic Cathedral of Cusco, famous for its baroque altarpieces and its valuable works of art that include the outstanding "Last Supper" with an Andean representation. Then, we went to the Temple of the Sun or Qorikancha, considered one of the most important enclosures dedicated to the Sun god in Inca times, on which the Convent of Santo Domingo was built. Here, we can observe the impressive Inca engineering that resists the passage of time.

After exploring the historic center, we will take a short bus ride to the outskirts of the city to visit nearby archaeological sites. We start in Sacsayhuamán, an imposing Inca fortress built with huge stones that fit together perfectly without the need for mortar. We continue towards Qenqo, a labyrinth of tunnels and underground galleries used for religious ceremonies. We continue to Puka Pukara, an ancient military fortress that offered protection to the city, and finally, we visit Tambomachay, known as the Inca Bath, a sacred place dedicated to the cult of water. We return to Cusco after a morning full of history and culture.

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Official tourist guide
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Unspecified meals
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Best Season

All Year

Duration

Half Day

Recommended Ages

All ages

Difficulty

Easy