Cuzco City Tour and Archaeological Ruins in Half Day
Description
This half-day tour is perfect for those who wish to explore the best of Cusco and its surroundings in a limited time, offering a complete overview of its Inca and colonial heritage. On the first day of your arrival it is recommended to take a City Tour, our agency organizes this tour every afternoon. You will be picked up from your hotel at 1hs PM. You will have a guided tour through the center of the city of Cusco, you will visit the Plaza de Plaza de Armas, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha-Santo Domingo, and then we will go out to the to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Returning to the city between 18hs PM.
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Itinerary
We start the excursion visiting the main square of Cusco and we will walk to the temple of the sun Qoricancha.
Then we visit the temple of Qoricancha, the highest expression of Inca architecture and engineering. The Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo.
The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman is strategically built on a hill overlooking all of Cusco. It is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons.
Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it has the archaeological groups of Q'enqo Grande and Q'enqo Chico. Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag, it had a purely religious function. religious function, with a semicircular amphitheater on the outside with trapezoidal niches and with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that simulates a puma, which measures approximately six meters. approximately six meters.
Puka pukara means “red fortress”, because the calcareous stones with which it is built have acquired the reddish color of the soil, very abundant in iron. It is argued that it had the function of guarding Tambomachay, an important palace in Inkan times. But at the same time, due to its architectural layout and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple enclosures, it was a “tambo” that is to say, a collective shelter that that offered lodging and food to travelers, as well as to the retinue that was to accompany the Inka in his that was to accompany the Inka in his retreat in Tambomachay.
Tambomachay, located about 8 kms. north of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, is an archaeological site that was intended for the worship of water and for the head of the Inca Empire to rest. the head of the Inca Empire could rest. This place is also called Baños del Inca (Inca Baths). It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and various waterfalls waterfalls that flow through the rocks. The surprising thing about this is that from the Incas created 2 secondary waterfalls, which are exactly the same. exactly the same. That is to say, if one places two empty bottles, one in each waterfall, the two fill up. waterfall, the 2 are filled at the same time.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Transportation to and from the historic center of Cusco. Within the urban radius of the city. In case the accommodation is out of the radius, you will be informed of the nearest meeting point for the pick up / Drop Off.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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(10)
Great city tour! Well organized by an outstanding guide. It's beautiful and full of history. Thank you Guido for the recommendation! A pleasant experience to get to know this beautiful city. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and for choosing us. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your tours in Cuzco, Peru. If you plan your next trip to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the United States, Dubai or Thailand, we’ll be happy to help you again. Warm regards, Guido – ParaViajantes Cuzco
I recommend the tour with javier of the travel agency, it was very complete, a gentleman with a lot of patience to explain about this whole magical city
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por confiar en nosotros. ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco. Para tu próximo viaje a Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Perú, República Dominicana, México, Estados Unidos o Dubai, ¡puedes contar con nosotros! =) Saludos cordiales, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
It is the ideal excursion for the day you arrive or leave and have a little free time!! There was a group of Israeli girls that we became friends, lucky to have shared with them 😄😄
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por confiar en nosotros. ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Peru! Para tu próximo viaje a Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Perú, República Dominicana, México, Estados Unidos o Dubai, ¡puedes contar con nosotros! =) Saludos cordiales, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
The first day we arrived we did this midday tour.. it is okay to have a general notion of the city in a short time, with the guide Jorge who was very knowledgeable
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por confiar en nosotros. ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco! Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Perú, República Dominicana, México o Estados Unidos, ¡puedes contar con nosotros! =) Saludos cordiales, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
My boyfriend surprised me the same day I arrived when I made a beautiful tour in the afternoon, I loved everything, it was a very entertaining tour, the guide had bilingual
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por la confianza depositada en nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco, Peru! Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, República Dominicana o México conta con nosotros! =) Saludos, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
was chevere the walk through the city, I liked.. ideal if you have little time and want information of this city so rich in history. I felt a little brief the service for that 4 stars
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por la confianza depositada en nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco, Peru! Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, República Dominicana o México conta con nosotros! =) Saludos, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
I found the service excellent and above all the patience and tips that the people in charge of the tour could get to know the city thoroughly.
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por la confianza depositada en nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco! Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, República Dominicana o México conta con nosotros! =) Saludos, Guido. ParaViajantes Peru
It is a great alternative to get to know the historic city of Cuzco quickly. They looked for us on schedule and Javier fulfilled everything by the letter. Thank you very much
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por la confianza depositada en nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Peru. Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, República Dominicana o México conta con nosotros! =) Saludos, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
is an ideal excursion to enjoy and know the culture and history of this magical city. the guide jose could be seen that he had a lot of knowledge of the places he was showing us. experience of 4 hours. just and necessary. thanks
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por la confianza depositada en nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco. Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, República Dominicana o México conta con nosotros! =) Saludos, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
The city tour in the city of Cuzco is perfect if you want to know quickly the place and the rich history of the ancient Inca capital. Unforgettable experience that you cannot miss if you visit this destination
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por la confianza depositada en nosotros. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de los tours en Cuzco!! Para tu próximo viaje a Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, República Dominicana o México conta con nosotros! =) Saludos, Guido. ParaViajantes Cuzco
