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Cusco City Tour

This is the perfect tour for your arrival day in Cusco. A 2 to 3 hour visit of the most important sites in Cusco City.

You begin in the Temple of the Sun – Qoricancha which was the most important temple in the time of the Inkas. Qoricancha is home to some of the finest stonework in Peru and is now home to the Dominicans. After a full guided tour of Qoricancha you will walk through the city of Cusco to the main square and the Cathedral. The cathedral constructed in the 17 century - has brilliant examples of Colonial art and has the famous painting of the last supper with guinea pig as the main course.

Tour Duration – 2-3 hours.

Included:

• Professional Guide (Spanish/English spoken).
• Entrance fees.
• Transport (if taken as transported tour not walking).
• Local taxes charged at 19%.

Price -$35 per person, walking, minimum 2 people.

Please contact us for private transport tour price.

Museum Tour

For your free day in Cuzco this is an excellent choice. You begin in the Inka Museum. The museum is a well designed history lesson beginning in the pre ceramic passing through the cultural development of Peru through to the Colonial period. This museum has well preserved examples of mummies and an excellent representation of Queswachaka the Inka grass bridge.

A short walk and you will arrive at the Arch Bishops Museum of Art built on the original foundations of Inka Roca palace. As you enter inside there are exceptional examples of Colonial art.

The third stop on our museum tour is the convent La Merced. La Merced has beautiful gardens within its Baroque Architecture and is home to the Custodia a beautiful golden religious artefact.

Tour Duration – 3 - 4 hours.

Included:

• Professional Guide (Spanish/English spoken).
• Entrance fees.
• Transport (if taken as transported tour not walking).
• Local taxes charged at 19%.

Price $35 US per person, walking tour, minimum 2 passengers

Please contact us for private transport tour price.

Saqsayhuaman 1/2 day

Taking the local tram we pass through the city of Cuzco before arrival to the White Christ which dominates Cusco´s Skyline.

From the White Christ you will walk to the impressive archaeological remains of Saqsayhuaman. The great temple of Saqsayhuaman (pronounced more or less sexywoman) is an incredible Inkan construction dated late 15th century. This incredible ruin was once a temple to the sun, and also the home of the grand battle between the Incas led my Manco Inca and the Conquistadores led by Gonzalo Pizzaro in 1536.

Saqsayhuaman is now used for Inti Raymi (the largest festival in Cusco on the 24th of June). It is also home to some of the largest stonework in the area. We return to the main plaza walking.

Tour Duration – 3 - 4 hours.

Included:

• Professional Guide (Spanish/English spoken).
• Transport (tram or private care if you prefer)
• Snacks and water.
• Local taxes charged at 19%

Not Included – Tourist Ticket cost $45 full ticket, $24 half ticket.

Price - $45 per person, 2 minumum

Saqsayhuaman Archaeological Park 1/2 day

The Saqsayhuaman Archaeological Park is situated on the northern side of the city and contains some of the most important inca remains in Peru. We begin in Tambomachay an excellent example of the inkas adoration of water, the remains contain fully functioning inca water fountains. The tour continues to Puca Pucara – the red fortress which was a control point for the royal inca trail which connects Cusco with the Sacred Valley of the Inkas.

A short transfer to the site of Qenqo. Qenqo was a religious site with an astrological observatory known as Intiwatana. This site also shows signs of begin a place of religious sacrifices.

The great temple of Saqsayhuaman (pronounced more or less sexywoman) is an incredible Inkan construction dated late 15th century. This incredible ruin was once a temple to the sun, and also the home of the grand battle between the Incas led my Manco Inca and the Conquistadores led by Gonzalo Pizzaro in 1536. Saqsayhuaman is now used for Inti Raymi (the largest festival in Cusco on the 24th of June). It is also home to some of the largest stonework in the area.

Tour Duration – 3 - 4 hours.

Included:

• Professional Guide (Spanish/English spoken).
• Transport.
• Snacks and water.
• Local taxes charged at 19%.

Not Included – Tourist Ticket cost $45 full ticket, $24 half ticket.

Price - $55 per person, 2 minimum

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