The city of Cusco is the most amazing area to visit in Peru because of the variety of outstanding Inca sites, history and living culture that the adventure visitor can see and been in contact. In the city tour that we offer below, our visitor will admire some impressive Inca sites in the surroundings areas of Cusco and some Colonial buildings in the center of the city. This half day tour is perfect for solo travellers, groups or families that would like to be introduced to the Inca and colonial history.
CITY TOUR HALF DAY TOUR
PROGRAM
This four-hour tour offers a unique blend of architecture, archaeology, history and culture. You will be picked up at your hotel to start the city tour in the center of Cusco. We will visit the Cathedral with its outstanding collection of colonial art; considered the best repository of colonial art from the Cusco school. Then we will visit Qoricancha, the temple of the sun which was the spiritual center of the Inca Empire. The tour continues to the ruins above Cusco. We will visit the immense complex of Sacsayhuaman which sits on a ridge top above the city. It is a sacred religious temple but called a Fortress by the Spaniards. It is the center of the ceremonies for the famous Inti Raymi festival held on June 24th. You will be in awe with the massive structure of precision stonework. Then we will continue to Qenqo which represents the Andean Constellations,Puca Pukara (Red Fort) a military lookout, and Tambomachay where fountains built by the Incas capture the waters of a natural spring. After a grand tour you will return to Cusco.
Important:
To explorer more about Cusco and around we recommend some other tours as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Moray and Maras tour and Machupicchu.
Important: read our Terms & conditions.
INCLUDES
- Pre-departure briefing
- English speaking professional and official tourist guide.
- Transportation (van or bus) with professional authorized driver
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- 24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit.
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrace fees to visit the sites included in the program.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips to our staff (guide & driver).
Important: read our Terms & conditions.
WHAT TO BRING
The area where we are going to do our adventure half day tour is in Cusco and its surroundings. Despite of the time of the year, there are always seasonal variations: it can be sunny and still cold or rainy but dry and kind of mild. Tourists must be ready and equipped to enjoy their tour under safe conditions. The following packing list gathers items that you will need for this tour.
Clothing
- Wear clothes in layers: It is hard to guess what the weather will be like, that’s why layering is really helpful. Make sure you are using wickable clothes, cotton ones keep much moisture on them.
- Use short or long-sleeved t-shirts for your first layer.
- Pack lightweight jackets of fleece or microfleece for the second layer.
- Wear a waterproof jacket for the third layer.
- Carry gloves to protect your hands from the cold.
- Wear hiking boots or trekking shoes.
- Use thick socks
- Pack a hat in case is going to be sunny day.
Additional Accessories
- Lip balm.
- Sunglases.
- Sun cream.
- Baby wipes.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Trekking poles.
- Batteries or flashcards for your camera.
Snacks & Drinks
- Energetic bars.
- Dried fruit.
- Bottle of water (1-2 Lt).
- Candies
Beware that there will possibly be no signal for cell phones up in the mountain. Personal identifications are always required.
Contact us
Contact: info@kallpaperutravel.com, (+51) 920 21 01 51 / (+51) 920 21 01 51 to book directly or for information.