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City tour in Cusco |  Culture, History and Andean Charm |

City tour in Cusco | Culture, History and Andean Charm |

Summary

City tour in Cusco

First time in the city of Cusco and you want to start visiting attractions near the historic center, here we offer you a good option and we explain everything about the City tour in Cusco 4 archaeological centers.

The city of Cusco is at an altitude of 3399 meters above sea level, so it is a good option to be familiar with the change of altitude, the climate in Cusco is varied, it is defined mainly in two seasons: dry season (April-October) and rainy season (November – March).

City tour in Cusco, is a half day tour in which we visit several tourist sites, we started with a visit to the temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) besides being a religious place was also where the Inca political, economic and administrative power was concentrated, where we can see several enclosures including:

  • The Temple of the Sun
  • The Temple of the Stars
  • The enclosure of the Rainbow
  • Room of the Sacrifices
  • The enclosure of the Ray

During the tour, we will visit the ceremonial fountain, the sacred alley, and the sacred gardens before arriving at the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, known for its massive perfectly fitted stones and panoramic views. We will then continue to Q’enqo, an ancient Inca ceremonial site, followed by Puca Pucara, a military fortress built with reddish stones. Finally, we’ll explore Tambomachay, a sacred site dedicated to the worship of water, showcasing the Incas’ advanced hydraulic engineering through its canals and fountains.

Itinerary

City tour in Cusco

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Itinerary

  We will begin at our meeting point at the fountain in the Plaza de Armas at 8:50 a.m. approx., if you choose the afternoon shift pickups are at 12:50 pm. It is worth mentioning that the tour has a duration of 5 hours approx.

We start the trip, our first point to visit is the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), in this place we will have a guided tour for about an hour, then we go to the archaeological center of Sacsayhuaman (Imposing example of Inca military architecture).

 Continuing with the excursion we will visit the archaeological center of Qenqo, this is a ritual center built on a unique limestone rock outcrop.

Later we will visit the red fortress of PukaPukara where the reddish color and the military construction of this place is characterized and finally we will go to the fortress of Tambomachay which is characterized by having a main fountain which is known as ¨the baths of the Inca¨.

Finally we return to the city of Cusco, our transportation service will leave us near the historic center (Plateros street).

Includes

Includes

  Tourist Transportation

   Bilingual tour guide.

No incluye

Services not mentioned.

Water and snacks.

Meals (Breakfast, Lunch).

Entrance fee to Qoricancha (S/ 15.00).

Cusco Tourist Ticket, issued by COSITUC entity in charge of issuing the different tickets for the entrance to different attractions, museums.

There are 2 main tickets:
The Partial Tourist Ticket (S/70.00), gives you access to the cultural and archaeological destinations of the City Tour Cusco circuit.
General Tourist Ticket (S/130.00), with this ticket you can enter the circuit City Tour and Sacred Valley, is valid for ten days.

Recommendations

Recommendations

Passport (PAS) or Identity Card (DNI).

Carry a small backpack with everything you need.

Extra spending money.

Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses..

Comfortable clothes for hiking.

Camera

Bring a bottle of water, snacks (chocolate, dried fruits, coca candies).

It is advisable to drink coca tea before starting the trek, as it helps prevent altitude sickness.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

1.- Where is the city of Cusco located?

It is located in the province of Cusco, the most conventional way to get to this magnificent place is by flight or bus transportation.

2.- Should I bring extra water?

Bring an extra bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

3.- What is the highest point on this hike?

The highest point during the hike is 3700 meters above sea level.

4.- Where do you store your belongings?

Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the trek can be safely left at your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office to store them during the tour.

5.-Best dates to do the City Tour in Cusco 4 Ruins?

The best time to visit is in dry season, to clarify the city of Cusco has 2 types of weather:

First: Rainy season that oscillates between the months of December to March.

Second: Dry season that oscillates between the months of April to November.

Schedules

Horario de Salida:

  Morning shift: 08:00 – 14:00

Afternoon shift: 13: 00 – 18:00

Group Service

Private Service

OPINIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS

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Breathtaking in more ways than one Wilfredo was great! Was definitely a workout cardiovascular wise. Went to the top of Rainbow mountain and Red Valley. Would highly recommend!!
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Wilfredo is the best Wilfredo was the best super kind and insightful. Definitely recommend him to be your tour guide
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100% recomendable Por nosotros tiene un 10, repetiríamos encantados. Para visitar la montaña arcoiris, lo mejor es contratar una excursión desde Cusco. Es un trekking muy duro, por la altitud, pero merece la pena. Jonathan, nuestro guia, nos fue cuidando durante todo el ascenso, animándonos a continuar y preocupándose de que nadie se pusiera verdaderamente malo. El traslado desde Cusco a la montaña estuvo muy bien. La minivan estaba limpia y bien equipada. Incluía desayuno y comida que fueron tipo buffet y también estuvieron excelentes. Nos prestaron bastones de senderismo para hacer el ascenso. Cogedlos, aunque estéis acostumbrados a no usarlos. En esta ocasión los vais a agradecer. Por cierto, vimos a un par de familias con niños pequeños. NO es un lugar para NIÑOS. La hipoxia es muy real, dolor de cabeza, uñas moradas, dolor muscular. Está a más de 5000m. No se puede ver esa cifra como solo un número. Este trekking es para adultos. Si vas en familia, plantéate mejor visitar otros lugares. La región de Cusco tiene muchísimo que ver.
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Einfach wunderbar! Da ich nicht allzu sportlich bin und mich nicht überfordern wollte, habe ich bei den letzen 3 km ein Pferd gemietet, was ein paar andere in der Gruppe auch taten. Und ich habe es sehr genossen, mit dem Pferd in dieser wunderschönen Natur zu reiten. Relaxt kam icb obrn an und wanderte noch ca. 5 Minuten bergauf zum See. Beim See machte ich gemeinsam mit Wilfredo, unsrem Tourguide, eine kleine Apu-Pacha Mama Zeremonie, um uns bei Mutter Erde für alles zu bddanken, mit heiligen Coca Blättern. Das war ecgt berührend. Ich hab Wilfredo inspiriert, das mal auch gemeinsam mit einer ganzen Gruppe zu machen. 💜😊😇🙏 Das Runtergehen war relativ einfach und machte mir Spass. Der ganze Wandertrip ist 14 km lang, von denen ich selbst 11 km gjng. Zum Abschluss fuhrrn wir zu einem leckeren Essensplatz, wo ein köstliches Buffet angerichtet war. 😋 Gegenüber anderen Anbietern ist dieser Trip sehr günstig, und auch die Organisation hat super geklappt. Ich wurde ausreichend genug informiert über Alles. Alles in Allem ein sehr guter Tag! 🙏
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Great Experience It was a great experience! It was really cool to see the mountain half in its original colour, the other half in snow; the contrast made it quite special. Kudos to our guide who went up to the mountain with us. It was definitely no easy task!
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Highly recommended Tito is an excellent tour guide. I can tell he is seasoned and has a lot of experience in the tourism industry based on his knowledge, organizational skills, clients management. He even paid the remainder of our horse ride payment when we were short on soles. He is highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience rainbow mountain tour.
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Caring guide Tito was very patient and caring. He did guide us well through the different ways and always looked out for the last ones (myself included). The altitude was affecting me badly and he supported me through the whole way. I highly recommend Tito as a guide for the Rainbow mountain day trip! Gracias Muchacho!
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Rainbow Mountains + Red Valley is a must go! The walk to the Rainbow Mountain was a bit touch but it was worthy!!! Tito was a great tour guide who looked after all of us and explained about the area. Tito suggested to go to one of the walks around the Red Valley and it was stunniiiing!!! One of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my life. Highly recommend to go to the Red Valley and, if you want to push yourself even further, go to the top of the mountain. It’s amazing
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Great day with great tour guide I had a great experience today with our tour guide Tito, his explanations and enthusiasm for our group made the trip to Rainbow mountain one to remember 👌
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Foi uma grata surpresa o passeio com o Jonathan! Amei tudo e a preocupação comigo é o grupo! Excelente!
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Had a lovely tour to the rainbow mountain & our guide Heber was so sweet throughout the trip. He encouraged us to visit the red mountain which turned out to be the highlight of our trip!
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Jonathan was an excellent guide. He made this hike feel easier by motivating me from the very start and making sure to look after every person in the group. Highly recommended!
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Johnatan was an amazing guide!I would recommend this tour and Johnatan definitely!
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Jonathan el guia hizo un increíble trabajo, nos ayudó, alentó y dio tips sobre lo que debiamos hacer! 100% recomendado, Alfredo igual un excelente conductor! Muchas gracias por todo y cuidarnos!
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Tive uma experiência Incrível com a reserva de dois de Passeios com essa empresa. Na Laguna Humantay eu fui muito bem recebido pelo guia Pablo, excelente ! Em outro momento fiz o passeio pelo Vale Sagrado, Guia William também foi muito atencioso. Muito didático nas orientações e seu vasto conhecimento sobre a história dos Incas. Recomendo o passeio!

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