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City Tour Cusco
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Discover Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. Explore its main architectural sites and visit three important archaeological centers on the outskirts of the city.
City Tour Cusco
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12 139 f.a.s.l. (3 700 m.s.n.m.)
Landscapes, architecture, and culture.
Easy
Group or private tour
English & Spanish
5 hours
Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará y Tambomachay.
Discover Cusco, a testament to the ancient Inca civilization, which held political, religious, and administrative dominance over much of the South American Andes between the 15th and 16th centuries. It was the main capital of the empire until the arrival of the conquistadors in the 16th century. Cusco showcases a unique architectural style and urban design that reflects the fusion of both cultures. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, it is a destination that combines history, tradition, and modernity, remaining true to its roots despite urban growth.
Explore the Plaza de Armas and visit its impressive Cathedral, one of the city's most iconic architectural monuments. Then, visit Qorikancha, built on the foundations of an ancient Inca temple dedicated to Wiracocha, the supreme god of the Incas, before the Spanish conquest.
Descubre fascinantes sitios arqueológicos a las afueras de la ciudad, empezando por Sacsayhuamán, una impresionante fortaleza construida con piedras gigantescas de hasta nueve metros de altura y más de 120 toneladas, encajadas con asombrosa precisión. A solo un kilómetro, nos espera Qenqo, conocido por su anfiteatro y sus enigmáticos laberintos subterráneos. Luego, continuaremos hacia Puca Pucara, una fortaleza que desempeñaba la importante función de proteger Tambomachay y Sacsayhuamán. También conocida como la «fortaleza roja», por el tono rojizo que adquieren sus piedras al atardecer.
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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?
- We will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cusco.
- You will be accompanied by a professional bilingual guide.
- Explore the Plaza de Armas and the impressive Cathedral of Cusco.
- Visit four important archaeological sites in and around the city.
- Travel in a comfortable and safe vehicle throughout the tour.
- You can choose to enjoy this experience in the morning or in the afternoon.
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- Pick-up from your hotel lobby.
- Meet the bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
- The journey starts with a visit to Cusco's main square and its impressive Cathedral, once an Inca temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha.
- Continue to the Qorikancha temple, a sacred site dedicated to the Sun God, later overbuilt by a colonial convent.
- Head out of the city to explore four important archaeological sites around Cusco (20 min).
- Discover the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, a ceremonial temple known for its massive stone blocks fitted with precision.
- Next, visit Qenqo, an Inca ceremonial site famous for its underground labyrinths.
- Continue to Puca Pucara, an archaeological site with large walls, terraces, and stairways that were part of Cusco’s defensive system.
- Finally, visit Tambomachay, an ancient water-worship site, with stone channels where crystal-clear water flows year-round.
- Return to the center of Cusco.
*The order of the first attractions may vary.
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