- Central Cathedral
- Qurikancha Temple - main temple during the Inca era
- Saksaywaman citadel ruins
- Q'inqu archeological site
- Puka Pukara military ruins
- Amazing Tambomachay Inca site
CITY TOUR - CUSCO AND SURROUNDINGS
The ideal tour for those who wish to experience the city of Cusco and its surroundings but are short on time - perfect if you have an extra day in Cusco before or after your Machu Picchu tour. We will take you to the main parts of the city and then to the historical ruins just outside of it. Discover the amazing capital city of the Inca Empire - all not-to-miss attractions included!
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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
The ideal tour for those who wish to experience the city of Cusco and its surroundings but are short on time - perfect if you have an extra day in Cusco before or after your Machu Picchu tour. We will take you to the main parts of the city and then to the historical ruins just outside of it. Discover the amazing capital city of the Inca Empire - all not-to-miss attractions included!
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ITINERARYITINERARY
You meet at a central meeting point at h 13.15 in order to start your tour. Your English-speaking guide will take you from the center of the city to the main places in the area. Highlights include:
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INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDEDINCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
- Knowledgeable local guide - English and Spanish-speaking
- Transportation on tourist bus - size depends on the group
- Unbiased advice and recommendations about what to do in Cusco
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees (you can buy BTG tickets 130 soles/16 places lasting 10 days or 70 soles/4 places lasting 1 day; Cathedral 25 soles; Qurikancha 15 soles)
- Accommodation pickup and dropoff
- Travel insurance
- Food & water/extra beverages
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Tips and others not mentioned
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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
- This tour involves walking and Cusco is at a high altitudes of more than 3000 m, but this activity is not tough and is perfect to get acclimatized if you just got there. The sun can be strong so sunglasses and sun cream are essential.
- Entrance fees are not included in the price - see here for more info. Peru government offers a ticket called Boleto Turistico General which includes the entrance to 14 sites and lasts for 10 days (130 soles), or a Boleto Turistico Parcial lasting 1 day and including entrance to 4 sites. Cathedral and Qurikancha temples have separate entrance fees of 25 and 15 soles respectively. We are not responsible for changes in the entrance fees.
- Group sizes are usually from 5 to 23 people but the guide will be able to full interact with everyone.