Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay
Description
Enjoy this half-day tour to the main Inka sites around Cusco. We'll visit important places such us temple of the sun Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 12h30 p.m. to begin this tour. Together, we will then head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas where we will visit the famous Cathedral (entry fee: 25 s/ not included in the tourist ticket).
we will have the chance to visit the main plaza de armas of cusco and after continue to the principal temple of the sun Qoricancha.
After touring this sacred church we will continue on foot with our group through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun (entry fee 15 soles not included in the tourist ticket ) in the Qoricancha, you will observe first-hand the juxtaposition between Inca culture and Catholicism. You will also learn about the differences in architecture between the Inkas and Spaniards. The Qoricancha was the main temple for the Inkas and was the center of their city, where all their highways departed from. Thus, their incredible architecture is on full display throughout the site.
The majestic Inka site of Sacsayhuaman . The ride should last around 25 minutes. With your guide, you will explore this spectacular site and learn about its significance and meaning This site it is very important every year there is a big cellebration Party if the sun
we will return to the bus and take a short drive to Quenqo Temple. In Quechua, Qenqo means labyrinth or zig-zag and the temple is named for the crooked canal cut out of its rock.
Next, we will head to Puca Pucara and admire the small circular Inka military fortress. Finally,
we will end out tour with a visit to Tambomachay, the temple of water. We will drive back to Cusco and end the tour back in the main square.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note: Pick up will also depend on the location and access of the bus in the small street. Alternatively pickup will be at supplier's main office.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for private service
Reviews(60)
Very good what visited during an afternoon. The Rosa guide was very good and attentive even with a person who was not in good health.
Great tour. The guide was very professional and well prepared. Got to know major facts and visited major places around city. I would not make it by myself. Recommended.
Was good with 4 ruins visited. The guide skipped the cathedral and took us forced shopping nstead ..
We booked this tour with high expectations but unfortunately were left very disappointed. When we arrived at the operator’s office, things were already chaotic and disorganised. On top of that, there was a significant language barrier, which made communication difficult. We explained to the guide that we had already visited the first three stops and asked to meet later at Sacsayhuamán instead. The guide told us to meet at 3:45 PM, which both myself and my travel partner clearly confirmed. However, at 3:00 PM I received a call insisting that the meeting time was actually 3:00 PM, and by then the group had already departed. This left us stranded and unable to join the tour. After paying for the experience, it was frustrating to miss it entirely because of the operator’s poor organisation and miscommunication. We did not receive what was promised, and it felt like a complete waste of both time and money. I cannot recommend this tour and would advise others to be cautious.
Dear Tak, We are truly sorry to read your review, but we must respectfully clarify some important points. The tour was fully confirmed in advance, and our guide clearly explained that all participants needed to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before 3:00 PM. Unfortunately, you did not arrive at the indicated time, which made it impossible to rejoin the group once the visit had started. It is also important to mention that you refused to pay the entrance fees required for the tour. Despite this, our team still tried to assist you, but instead we received rude responses and even threats. It is not true that there was a language barrier, since our guides and staff speak English fluently and attend international guests every day. We also note that this review appears to be retaliation after your refund request through Viator was not approved. At Willka Travel we take pride in offering professional service, punctual operations, and bilingual guides. We regret that in this case, your personal decisions prevented you from enjoying the experience. Sincerely, Willka Travel
The tour is quite cool, and Guia Mahi was super attentive and had a lot of information to pass. The time at the attractions was cool. I didn't do the cathedral.
The Inca ruins and the llama park. The churches were nice but couldn’t take pictures (but we saw other groups taking pics). Very high entrance fee for it to. The tour guide was good. The bus driver was very agressive. Very happy they allowed to change date due to illness
Loved seeing and learning about the ancient Incan cities. Great tour and great opportunity for photos
This tour provides extensive coverage of Peruvian history, allowing us to gain substantial knowledge. Our guide possesses exceptional expertise and recounts historical events with precision. Timely hotel pickup and drop-off at Plaza de Armas, offering ample options for a satisfying dinner.
The guide was very knowledgeable and professional. He kept us on time and allowed for bathroom breaks. The sites were wonderful. Remember to bring Sols since the entrance to the sites are not included. The llama and alpaca farm was great to see and the factory was very good quality for buying alpaca sweaters.
The tour tried his best to show us a good time We got to the last stop 15 minutes after closing so he took us to an alpaca farm to feed the animals
