Cusco City Tour Half Day

Cusco is the center of the Inca history and home to some of the most important ruins. Exploring them with a member of the  "Machu Picchu USA" team will help make this period of history come alive. Visit the beautiful cathedral in the main square, Temple of the Sun and then head by car to the city limits to visit the 4 main Inca ruins including Sacsayhuaman. From here you will also see some of the most beautiful views of Cusco, so don't forget your camera.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco 08000 Peru

At 1:20 p.m., we will meet you at your hotel lobby to begin your tour. From here, you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Following, you will continue on foot through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun. At the Q’oricancha you will be able to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and Catholicism. This was the key spiritual center of the Incas, which leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire. There is also a bronze, high altar to be seen. 

From Q’oricancha, your group will walk down Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus 25 minutes outside of the city. You will be taken to the majestic Inca site, Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic, 200 ton monoliths, you will be able to hear from your guide and then, explore on your own. 

From Sacsayhuaman, you will take a five minute bus ride to the Q’enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Incan altars. Following, you will take another five minute drive to Puca Pucara, a small, circular Inca site. The final stop on our tour is Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water fountains, thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. We’ll then drive back down to Cusco.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru

The Half day tour give you chace to visit the Cathedral of Cusco which is considered the Main church of the Colonial time, our guide will explain each details of this monument.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Iglesia De Santo Domingo, Ahuacpinta 659-A, Cusco Peru

Santo Domingo is above of the main temple of the Inca civilization which is was the Koricancha temple, now administrated by Spanish, if you want to see close about Inca culture prepare your camera and do it.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Plaza de Armas del Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru

Plaza de Armas of Cusco is one of the beauty down town, you can choose some restaurant with the balcony and enjoy the view.

Stop At: Puka Pukara, Cusco Peru

Puka Pukara is a site of military ruins situated near Cusco city, This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.

Duration: 1 hour