Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo
Description
The Cusco City Tour is the ideal option to start your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu, offering an enriching introduction to the historic capital of the Inca empire. This tour covers the main tourist attractions of the city, starting with the emblematic Plaza de Armas, passing through the majestic temple of Qoricancha, and exploring the imposing ruins of Sacsayhuamán. Additionally, the tour includes visits to significant archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, each of which offers a unique perspective on the cultural and historical richness of the region. Book now and experience this circuit with our staff of expert guides, who will provide you with detailed and clear information, in English or Spanish, enriching your knowledge and appreciation of the places visited. With our team you will be assured of a complete, educational and memorable tourist experience in Cusco.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Inside you will see small temples dedicated to the sun, the moon, and the stars, maintaining the original stone foundations. Outside there are gardens and fountains in the grounds of the sun temple.
We will see the huge carved rocks where the fine cutting and placement of the blocks on site was so precise. During the Inti Raymi locals here we offer to Mother Earth using the Sacred Coca Leaves. It is made up of three overlapping platforms that overlook the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is carved in rock. At the top of the rock there are zigzag channels and inside there are small trapezoidal niches.
You will have a panoramic view of this archaeological site that was used as a military control center for the Incas. This is a red fortress as a result of the large amount of iron in its rocks.
You will see aqueducts and water sources coming from nearby springs. This site was a center of worship and water worship. 35 minutes • Admission not included 6 Manos De La Comunidad Alpaca Sanctuary. We visit the alpaca and llama farm and we will have an exhibition on how to recognize the baby alpaka wool fiber and the famous vicuña wool, the finest wool in the world in the community of Wallarcocha.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our staff (transfer) will go to your hotel in our tourist transportation and/or we will pick up our passengers at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(112)
This was a very comprehensive , tour, great way to learn about the history and people of the past and present in Cusco
Well run operation - interesting sites, good guide
Excellent 1/2 day tour. 16 people. 5 stops (archeological) and 1 alpaca /camel store stop. Just outside of Cusco up in the hills. Our guide was very informative and of Inka decent. We began at 1:30 and finished at 6:40. We recommend this tour.
If you are a history enthusiast, this tour is recommended.. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke both english and Spanish. There are 5 archeological sites of Inca ruins that you visit to learn about the Inca history.
Great experience, amazing sites of the Incas! Plus all the information on the Inca Empire was very insightful Your guide, Lenny, was great! Ask for Lenny.
Luis the guide was very good. They were punctual and gave you time to explore the places. There was only one more "commercial" part that is not mentioned in the tour, which is that they take you to a store where they explain the different types of local textiles, but it was informative. The only negative point I would highlight is that it indicated they would drop you off at the main square at the end, but they left us at the last temple and we had to return on our own. But beyond that, I highly recommend them; they are very punctual and offer good quality for the price and information.
Our tour guide in Cusco was Luis, he was great. Luis balanced a thorough explanation of Incan history with how it applies to the current situation. Luis offered many astrological, engineering and political theories for the 4 ruins we visited. He was approachable yet not overbearing. The pace and length of the trip was perfect for our 3 person family adult group. The only critique for the tour description is that the 4 stop 70 soles ticket could be charged however; the museum last stop required 20 soles cash, that was not communicated up font. I highly recommend the English language tour with Luis!
Great attraction with a good cost benefit, only think prudent to warn before payment of the ticket of 70 soles in addition to the value of the tour.
Well organized and very interesting. Wilson was an excellent guide.
Interesting, definitely something to do in the Cusco area after the "classic" destinations. The only downside: the description stated that transportation to and from the hotel was included, but the guide informs you of the meeting point on the morning of the tour and leaves you near the last stop (optional). In the group, there was an elderly person with a companion who had to privately address the lack of assistance. The only downside, perhaps due to a translation error.
