Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
Do this because
You will head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman
The tour allows you to visit the Bohemian and artistic San Blas neighbourhood
Marvel at Coricancha religious complex
The guide will tell you about Cusco history
What to expect
You will start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas (declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) erected in the fifteenth century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones whose transfer and carving is still a mystery. Return to the city and visit the neighbourhood of San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility. Today it is a conglomerate of beautiful cobbled streets and popular among artisans.Then, visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square. Its construction began in 1560. Thousands of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Then, visit...
You will start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas (declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) erected in the fifteenth century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones whose transfer and carving is still a mystery. Return to the city and visit the neighbourhood of San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility. Today it is a conglomerate of beautiful cobbled streets and popular among artisans.Then, visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square. Its construction began in 1560. Thousands of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Then, visit the Church of La Merced, a masterpiece of modern baroque style. Marvel at its beautiful interior courtyard, carved wooden ceilings and imposing altars. Finally, you will visit Coricancha, also known as ´The Temple of the Sun´ (QuriKancha; golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
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What's included
Guided tour
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
What to remember
Accessibility:
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know in advance:
Admission to Cathedral, Coricancha and La Merced Church is included in the price
To visit Sacsayhuaman it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour requires a minimum of 7 adults per booking
Remember to bring:
Comfortable clothing and shoes
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center. Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.