Historic City Tour and Cathedral





Description
Discover the best of Cusco in just half a day. Explore iconic Inca sites, colonial landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes with expert local guides who bring the history, culture, and legends of the ancient Inca Empire to life.
Tour Options
Itinerary
While waiting for the tour to begin, visitors can admire the impressive colonial architecture.
Admire the architecture of the Cusco Cathedral, located in Plaza de Armas, is a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture built on the foundations of an Inca palace. With massive wooden doors, intricate altars, and ornate facades, it showcases centuries of history and craftsmanship.
Visit Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). This ancient Inca temple was the most sacred site in the empire, dedicated to worshiping the sun. Today, it displays an impressive blend of Inca stonework and Spanish colonial architecture, revealing the clash of civilizations.
Discover Sacsayhuamán. A monumental Inca fortress made of massive stone walls, some weighing over 100 tons! Located on a hill above Cusco, it offers breathtaking views of the city and is a key site for the annual Inti Raymi Festival.
Qenqo is an archaeological complex located just outside Cusco, known for its intricate rock carvings, underground tunnels, and ceremonial spaces.
Visit Tambomachay. Known as the Inca baths, this site features intricate water channels and aqueducts that still function today, believed to have been a ceremonial place for water worship
Admire Puka Pukara. A red colored fortress that once served as a military outpost, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Andean landscape.
Return to Cusco
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait in your hotel lobby, where one of our agents will meet you for pickup.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness



