Cusco City Tour - 4 Ruins - Full Day

Cusco City Tour – 4 Ruins

Most history books which are based on the writings of the Spanish chroniclers of the 16th and 17th centuries mention mythical beginnings of the Incas. They also mention their rapid rise to power, achievements and defeat at the hands of Spanish invaders. Travelers in Cusco will promptly notice that the city they see today is no museum. Cusco’s narrow cobblestone streets are reminiscent of the past.

We have carefully curated Cusco city tour itinerary, this includes all major attractions. Cusco City Tour is a great way to know more about its privileged history, as well as to experience the living culture of Andean people. This has survived to this day in many parts of the Cusco region.

1 Day

10+ Age

Cusco

Destination

Cusco
Departure

Pick up from your Hotel
Departure Time

5:00 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 6:00 PM.
Dress Code

Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie/touk
Included

Accommodation

Entrances

First aid kit and emergency oxigen

Meals

Pick up from your Hotel

Professional Guide

Transportation
Not Included

Walking Stick

Fortress of Sacsayhuaman - Cusco City Tour

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Day 1: Cusco City

The tour starts at the iconic monastery of Santo Domingo. This monastery was built by the Spanish rulers on the remains of the Incan temple of the sun, Qoricancha or Koricancha. Qoricancha was the most sacred temple for the Incas. The remains of its fine stonework can still be seen, within the elegant baroque church and convent erected on the same site by the Spaniards after the conquest.

We will then visit the Cathedral of Cusco. It is located right on the main square of Cusco, Plaza De Armas. The construction of this cathedral began shortly after the Spanish conquest. It was finished in 1571.

We will then leave the historic center of Cusco. We will drive up one of the surrounding hills to visit vestiges of the great monumental sites. During the imperial rule, the Inkas built them. The most imposing is the fortified temple site of Sacsayhuaman. It was erected on the hill overlooking the northern side of the city’s main square. The walls are made of blocks weighing up to one hundred tons each. Other Inca sites include the semi-subterranean temple of Qenqo. We will then visit the fortified structure of Pukapukara and Tambomachay.

Eating and entertainment:

Cusco offers visitors a range of places to eat. Tourism has made Cusco, the country’s most cosmopolitan city. In addition to Peruvian cuisine, you can savour Indian, Mexican and Italian food. Cusco is also famous for its nightlife. Bars and clubs are filled with people dancing to live music. Cusco is also a great shopping destination. You can find things ranging from traditional handcraft markets to upscale market. There are shops selling clothes made from llama and alpaca wool.

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