Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru
Saqsaywaman, which can be spelled many different ways, is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Sections were first built about 1100 CE by the Killke culture which had occupied the area since 900 CE
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Armas del Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru
You will fall in love with the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. Its colonial architecture buildings serve as an example of the impact the Spanish conquerors made in the city. However, this place has existed long before the Conquest. This was the chosen starting point to begin developing the Imperial City, which became the capital of the Inca Empire.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, also known as Cusco Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco. The cathedral is located on the Plaza de Armas
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Qorikancha, Avenida El Sol, 3rd block, Cusco Peru
Originally named Intikancha or Intiwasi, it was dedicated to Inti, and is located at the former Inca capital of Cusco. Mostly of the temple was destroyed after the 16th-century war with the Spanish conquistadors, as settlers also took it apart to build their own churches and residences. Much of its stonework was used as the foundation for the seventeenth-century Santo Domingo Convent. It was built after the 1650 earthquake destroyed the first Dominican convent.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Puka Pukara, Cusco Peru
This construction is located 6km from Cusco. "Puca" in Quechua means "Red" and "Pucara" means "Fortress-Watchtower. Located at a strategic point along the road to the Antisuyo (the jungle part of the Inca empire), it also served as a checkpoint on the Inca road and was a military and administrative center.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Q'enqo, Cusco Peru
In Quechua, Qenqo means labyrinth or zig-zag and the temple is named for the crooked canal cut out of its rock. Although it is clear the canal carried some sort of liquid, researchers have been forced to guess at its purpose, and at what liquid it transported. Hypotheses range from carrying holy water, chicha (corn beer), or blood. All three indicate that Qenqo was used for death rituals, possibly to embalm bodies or detect whether a person lived a good life by the course the liquid followed.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tambomachay, Cusco Peru
Tambomachay is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco, Peru. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks
Duration: 25 minutes
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
4 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Must be at least 2 years of age
Dress according to the season
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Optional visit to a textile factory is available at no additional charge
It is recommended to bring your camera
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Pemiel_P
A very incredible and informative visit to different places in and around Cuzco with a great local guide named Patricia.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Sally_F
Soledad was our guide, she was really good. She was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. The tour itself was very interesting. I would highly recommend Soledad as a guide.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Lynn_B
Victor was the best guide. He was so knowledgeable kind and he made our day so special. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Victor. He’s the best!
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-03-27
Posted By : Andy_H
There were mostly good moments. The guide and driver were very nice. Unfortunately the guide wasn’t quite as fluent in English as I hoped.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-03-08
Posted By : Kelly_C
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We toured for 4 hours and it was a great trip. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-12-28
Posted By : barbarauhland
Our guide was great.. very knowledgeable and nice. Would recommend this tour to anyone interest in seeing all the key sights in 4 hours.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-09-03
Posted By : Alejandro_A
Great experience, but a little expensive. However, they provide transportation and private tours. Got to know a lot of Cusco and it was a really informative tour. Recommended if you want to learn about Cusco and its historic places.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-08-18
Posted By : Sofia_S
This was an excellent tour. We had a private driver and a private tour guide. Everything went so smoothly and it went at the pace we felt comfortable with. We were still grappling with altitude sickness and this was a great tour to take while adjusting. Reuben our guide was super knowledgeable and really gave us a deep appreciation for the history, culture, and ingenuity of the Incas and Cusco. Highly recommend!
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-07-30
Posted By : Karen_D
We had a wonderful day with Soledad! We learned so much and saw so many places. They even provided a snack bag which was perfect midday. We highly recommend!
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-07-14
Posted By : Jonathan_S
Our tour guide, Patricia, was very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited. Her invaluable expertise made the tour so much more enjoyable. She was friendly and open about her experience as a Cusqueña and how she related to the sites we visited which gave us insight into how the local people interact with their Inca ancestry We visited the 4 main ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay before returning to Cusco city and seeing Qoriqancha. Patricia was very accommodating as we had anticipated seeing the Cathedral as well, but after several hours of walking, we decided that we would not go. Nonetheless, we would recommend this experience and company to everyone.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-06-12
