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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:Spanish, English
- Information:Guide
Price:
– General public: S/ 30 – $8
– Child (6 to 11 years): S/ 23 – $6
– Infant (0 to 5 years): free of charge, on their parents' lap
Tickets: Qorikancha Ticket and Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
– Qorikancha Ticket : Payable at the entrance of the temple and they only accept cash in Soles (S/ 15)
– (BTC) Partial Ticket : Valid for 1 day and 4 archaeological sites (Sacsahuman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay)
Peruvians: S/ 40 – Foreigners: S/ 70
– (BTC) Full Ticket : Valid for 10 days and 15 archaeological sites
Peruvians: S/ 70 – Foreigners: S/ 130
– (BTC) Student Ticket : Ages 10 to 17 with ID / Ages 18 and over with valid university ID
Peruvians: S/ 40 – Foreigners: S/ 70
- Purchase: 1st archaeological site or Tourist Galleries, Av. Sol, block 1. Cash only (Soles).
- Comprehensive Ticket: includes 5 museums and 10 archaeological sites.
- Purchasing in advance will allow you to make the most of your time.
- More information about the sites to visit can be found on the tourist ticket page.
Highlights
- Experience Plaza de Armas (Main Square), the heart of Cusco since Inca times.
- Explore the two major monuments of Cusco City; Cusco Cathedral, and Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía).
- Witness Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important temples of the Inca Empire built by the Spanish.
- Learn about Q’enqo, c ceremonial complex with carved rock passages, altars, and astronomical markers.
- Visit Sacsayhuamán, a massive Inca fortress overlooking the city. This is often the most impressive stop of the tour.
Includes/Excludes
- Van and bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
- Hotel/Airbnb pickup, meals, Qorikanca ticket (S/15), Tourist ticket (S/40.00 Peruvian or S/70 foreign).
Things To Pack?
- Original passport or identity document.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots.
- Waterproof clothing if your visit is between November and April.
- Hat.
- Warm clothing.
- Camera.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
Cancellation Policy
If you change your mind, you can change/cancel your order within 24 hours with or without giving a reason. The cancellation period will expire after 24 hours from the time of booking. Rescheduling to a different time/date depends on slot availability. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform our customer service representatives at support@quechuaroadtrips.com.
Itinerary
Expand allPlaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas (Main Square) – 20 min
• Orientation of Cusco’s historic center
• View the Cathedral and Church of the Society of Jesus
• Photos and brief history
Cusco Cathedral
Cusco Cathedral – 30–40 min
• Colonial religious art (including the famous Last Supper with guinea pig)
• Impressive architecture built over an Inca palace
Qorikancha
Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) – 40 min
• Most important Inca temple
• Spanish colonial monastery built over Inca foundations
• Excellent spot to understand Inca engineering
Travel out of the city toward Saqsayhuamán (10 min)
Saqsayhuamán
Saqsayhuamán – 50 min
• Massive stone walls
• One of the most impressive Inca archaeological complexes
• Panoramic view of Cusco
Q’enqo
Q’enqo – 25 min
• Ceremonial site
• Rock carvings, ritual chambers, and natural stone altars
Puka Pukara
Puka Pukara – 20 min
• Military lookout
• Small but scenic stop with great mountain views
Tambomachay
Tambomachay – 20–30 min
• Inca water temple
• Famous for its fountains and water channels
Return to Cusco (15–20 min)
If you have more time or want a full-day experience, you can include these optional add-ons to your trip:
San Pedro Market – 45 min
• Local food, fruits, crafts
• Great cultural immersion
Twelve-Angled Stone – 10 min
• Famous Inca stonework in Hatun Rumiyoq street
Mirador de Cristo Blanco – 15 min
• Night view over Cusco
• Great photo stop
Quick Summary Timeline
13:00 — Plaza de Armas
13:20 — Cathedral
14:00 — Qorikancha
14:40 — Travel to Saqsayhuamán
14:50 — Saqsayhuamán
15:40 — Q’enqo
16:05 — Puka Pukara
16:25 — Tambomachay
17:00 — Return to Cusco
Tour Map
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Airport Transfers
Pick and drop service to, and from the airport on your arrival, and departure.
Childcare Services
Expert care and supervision of your loved ones during your travel.
Photography Services
Professional photography to shoot, and capture your great adventure.
Souvenir Package
Souvenir items bundled together as a token of remembrance of your visit.
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