Cusco Archaeological (City Tour) Half Day

Itinerary

It is a part-time tour where you can learn a little about the history and culture of the Inca’s time.

The tour will begin in the afternoon, starting at 01:15 p.m., so please enjoy a nice lunch or bring snacks as you will be returning to the hotel around 6:30 p.m.

We will visit the beautiful Cathedral of Cusco which is also a museum that shows religious works done by natives in the time of the Spanish rule. This museum shows similarities between the Inca and European culture, from the 16th to the 18th centuries, influenced by the Catholic Church, creating a style of painting called “Cusquenha School”.

After the Cathedral, we will visit the Qoricancha, or Temple of the Sun. Qoricancha means “Golden Surroundings”. The temple of Qoricancha is in the current temple and precinct of Santo Domingo. The Qoricancha was the most important religious and architectural center during the Inca empire. People migrated here to give maximum worship to the sun god. The Qoricancha at that time was considered the center of the Andean universe within the Andean worldview.

After our visit to the Temple of the Sun we will continue to four archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay.

Sacsayhuaman

Sacsayhuaman means “Head of the Puma”. It is also known as the second house of the Sun, the first being Qoricancha. When the Spaniards arrived in 1533 they were astonished in front of such an immense megalithic monument of stone walls of enormous weight. Sacsayhuaman was built on top of a hill, and even today, those who visit it have a magnificent view of the city of Cusco.

Qenqo

Qenqo means “labyrinth”, the name was given by Spanish settlers. Perhaps they named it ‘’labyrinth’’ because of its channels “zigzagging” or by other smaller corridors that are in its interior. During the Inca period this ruin was a temple for public ceremonies in contemplation to the sun god, the Moon and the Stars.

Pukapukara

Pukapukara means “Red Fortress”, the name is given by the color of the earth where the archaeological group is located. The scholars think that because of its position overlooking the Cusco valley, it was at least used as a military base.

Tambomachay

Tambomachay means place of rest. Tambomachay boasts complex architecture adapted to the natural landscape; consisting of a series of aqueducts, channels and several waterfalls that flow between the stones. Tambomachay was first built for the ‘’God’’ of water and then as the rest home of the Inca Yupanqui.

Finishing our tour, we will return to Cusco around 06:20 pm. During our return to the hotel, those who prefer can go down in the Main Square and enjoy shopping and dinner.

Price

PRICE:

  • Starting at $ 19.00 per person

What Includes

WHAT INCLUDES:

  • Tourist Transport
  • Guide

WHAT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Tickets to all archaeological sites (Tourist Ticket)
  • Lunch
  • Ticket to the Catedral
  • Ticket to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Total Days: 1
  • Regular tour, that is, with other people

Tours:

  • Regular Service:  These are group tours with other passengers.
  • Private Service: ideal for those who want to have more convenience at the time of the tours. Departure times are more flexible. Consult our team for values

Changes:

  • Changes must be requested in writing prior to 24hrs from the date of the tour and will be subject to availability and payment of any price difference.

Cancellations:

  • Written cancellation requests by the CONTRACTING PARTY:
  1. The cancellation requests by the CONTRACTING PARTY must be made before 24hrs of the date of the Tour.
  2. Full refund of the value of the Tour provided the request is made before 24hrs of the date of the tour, being discounted commission by the service.
  3. If the request is made after 24hrs of the date of the tour, there will be no refund of the value of the Tour, as it will already be considered “NO SHOW”.

Payment Methods

Payment for WESTERN UNION

Western Union international transfers can be made at money exchange office or at Western Union’s own branches. At this link you will find the nearest agency: https://www.westernunion.com/ag/agent-locator.html

You will need the following information to send the money:

  • Name: Stefano Moreira Perini
  • City: Cusco
  • Country: Peru
  • Postal Code: 08000

Before making the transfer, it is important to review the information so that there is no abbreviation in the name (Stefano Moreira Perini).

After the transfer, you will receive a voucher with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN); it is 10-digit code. This code will need to be emailed to us.

Any questions you may have please contact our team for further clarification.

Payment for MONEYGRAM

Moneygram’s international transfer can be made at money exchange office or at MONEYGRAM’s own branches. At this link you will find the nearest agency: https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/

You will need the following information to send the money:

  • Name: Stefano Moreira Perini
  • City: Cusco
  • Country: Peru
  • Postal Code: 08000

Before making the transfer, it is important to review the information so that there is no abbreviation in the name (Stefano Moreira Perini).

After the transfer, you will receive a voucher with 08-digit code. This code will need to be emailed to us.

If you have any questions, please contact our team for further information.

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