Half Day Cusco City Tour: Explore Prominent Landmarks of the Ancient Inca Capital
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Cusco
Immerse yourself in the ancient Inca capital with a half-day Cusco City Tour. Explore prominent landmarks, witness the fusion of Spanish and Inca architecture, and delve into the rich history and culture of this captivating city.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cusco Cathedral - At 1:00 PM, meet us at Cusco’s Plaza De Armas, near the cathedral, to commence the Cusco City Tour. Starting at the iconic Cusco Cathedral, our local guide will explain its historical transformation from an Incan Palace to its current state, offering insights into the impact of colonialism on the region’s ancient culture.
What's Included
- Transport included
- Bi-lingual guide available
What's Not Included
- Entrance Tickets (Boleto Turistico)
- Meals
Additional Information
The Cusco City Tour provides a comprehensive half-day exploration of the city’s prominent landmarks. Once the heart of the Inca Empire, Cusco retained its status as a capital even under Spanish rule.
As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the continent, Cusco seamlessly melds tradition with the present. The city stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of Spanish and Inca architectural styles. A prime example of this fusion is the Temple of Qorikancha, which was later renamed the Santo Domingo Church.
Embarking on this tour is a must for anyone visiting the area. It offers a splendid introduction to a land rich in history and culture. To make the most of your acclimatization period, we recommend undertaking this tour during your first or second day in Cusco.
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Sacsayhuaman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lauriew
Jan 25, 2020
A Must Do Tour - Tour guide Jorge and his Toyota Prado vehicle were excellent. This trip is far superior in terms of convenience (8am departure instead of 4 am), and amount of walking (30 minutes on level ground instead of 2 hours up and down ), and the scenery along the alternative route travelled, especially all the llamas and alpacas seen along the way. Jorge was most helpful and patient with me asking him to stop along the way for photo shoots.
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Wunderlustworld
Dec 31, 2019
Amazing Day at Rainbow Mountain - Jorge picked us up at our hotel in a very nice and clean SUV. We felt safe traveling over the rugged terrain. He was informative about the areas we were traveling through and made sure we were comfortable.
When we got to the mountain base and started walking up, my wife was having a little trouble going up the hill. Jorge made sure to tell us that we could go at our own pace. That helped because in the high elevation it is somewhat hard to breathe if you are not used to it. The views were absolutely beautiful.
After we left the mountain, we stopped for a fantastic Peruvian lunch. We were returned to our hotel afterwards. We didnt want to say goodbye to our wonderful host. Private tours are the way to go, and we highly recommend this tour, especially with Jorge.
Bryan & Joni Mondy
Wunderlust Travel and Tours
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Rahul_g
Dec 25, 2019
Best Tour Guide - Very Good Tour Guide Jorge. Its worth it. Gave us a very good explanation of the history behind everything.
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13miket13
Dec 19, 2019
Absolutely amazing!! - This tour was a phenomenal experience. The pictures do not do it justice and we highly recommend this trip!
Jorge was on time when picking us up and he provided us with a lot of history on Peru during drive to and from the mountains.
Once we arrived at the mountains, Jorge was careful to check-in with us to see who we're feeling to ensure we weren't getting altitude sickness and he let us go at our own pace.
The view from all the lookout spots were absolutely amazing! It was such a surreal experience. This trip is a MUST-DO while in Cusco.
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Gerardo_m
Sep 10, 2019
Amazing - This tour is great and worth doing it. The scenery is fantastic and the travel to and from is soothing and pleasant. However, what makes this tour even greater is George, our tour guide. He make me feel welcome from the time he arrived at the hotel lobby to the end. He was pleasant and very knowledgeable. attentive and courteous. He was addressing every question and concern on high demand. This is a great tour however, I think it would have not being the greatest if it would have not been George the tour guide. A big thank you to George for making this wonderful excursion so GREAT.
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Kailing_h
May 23, 2019
stunning view and easy hike - I am so happy to go with this private tour as the other one that well known for people in other side is so much harder to hike and need to wake up in at 3 or 4 am. The view is incredible and we enjoy it the peaceful 360 degree mountain around us so much!
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