City Tour in Cusco
Archaeological sites
Overview
Cusco is the center of the Inca history and home to some of the most important ruins. Exploring them with an expert profesional who will help make this period of history come alive. Visit the beautiful cathedral in the main square, Temple of the Sun and then head by car to the city limits to visit the 4 main Inca ruins including Sacsayhuaman. From here you will also see some of the most beautiful views of Cusco.
Additional Information
Itinerary
When it is best for you, meet you at your hotel lobby to begin the tour. From here, head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, visit the famous cathedral. Later, continue on foot through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun. At Q’oricancha be able to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and the Spanish. This was the key spiritual center of the Incas, which leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire. There is also a bronze, high altar to be seen.
From Q’oricancha, walk down Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus 25 minutes outside of the city, to the majestic Inca site, Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic, 200 ton monoliths, hear from your guide and then, explore on your own.
From Sacsayhuaman, take a five minute bus ride to the Q’enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Incan altars. Later, another five minute drive to Puca Pucara, a small, circular Inca site. The final stop on our tour is Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water fountains, thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. Drive back down to Cusco where the tour ends in the main square, unless you are taking a private tour, in which case, we will return you to your hotel.
WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THE CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Pick up at your hotel
- Professional guide, fluent in English & Spanish
- Private transportation to visit all Inca sites
- Taxes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Entrance to Archeological sites: Purchase the Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) of 70 soles (about US$20), at the first site you enter. This can be used for 1 day to visit archeological sites in the Cusco region. (See important info, for other options)
- Entrance to Qoricancha (10 Soles per person)
- Meals
Price Private
- $150
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
ENTRANCE FEES
- Entrance to Archeological sites: The one day Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) 70 soles (about US$20), at the first site you enter. The 10 day ticket can be used to visit all sites in the Cusco and Sacred Valley region. (See important info)
- Entrance ticket for the Qoricancha ( 10 Soles per person)
- Meals
HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
Fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
SECOND, You can make your deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page, please ask your representative for the cost of your deposit.
WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?
If you would like to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATMS within the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service fee, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, log into your PAYPAL account and use our email address glampingperutreks@gmail.com
The Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket )
You have the Option to Purchase a 1 Day or a 10 Day Boleto Turístico.
The partial ticket, or 1 Day ticket costs 70 soles (US $20) and is valid for 1 day. You can visit as many sites as you like in one day with no further charge. There are no discounts with this ticket.
Both tourist tickets, of 1 day or 10 day, allows the access to different archeological sites around Cusco, and Sacred Valley. This is the best way to visit all the archeological sites of the region and the Sacred Valley. Most of the main archeological sites are not accessible for free.
The general ticket allows you over the next 10 days to enter 16 archeological and cultural sites in Cusco, the south valley and the Sacred Valley. The price of this ticket is 130 soles (about US $40) and is valid for 10 days. This is the cheapest and most convenient way to plan to see different sites in a few days. The cost for students under 25 (with the presentation of a valid ISIC card) and for teenagers under 18 (with the presentation of an identity card) is 70 soles (US $20). Children under 11 are free.
Here is a list of sites where you can use your Boleto Turístico:
- Sacsayhuaman
- Qenqo
- Pucapucara
- Tambomachay
- Pisaq
- Ollantaytambo
- Chinchero
- Moray
- Tipon
- Piquillaqta
Note : The entrance ticket to the main archeological sites like Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Tipón and Moray cannot be sold individually; you must buy the Boleto turístico to visit them. You can get it in Avenida del Sol nearby Peru office or at the time you enter the first site that you are visiting. YOU MUST PAY IN SOLES, NO CREDIT CARD OR US DOLLARS ARE ACCEPTED.
Important: These entrances are not included in the Boleto Turístico.
- The entrance to Qoricancha or Santo Domingo Convent (10 soles)
- The entrance to the Cathedral (25 soles)
BRIEFING
The briefing will take place the night before the trek at 6pm in our office, which is located at Calle Garcilaso 210, office 213 (second floor) in the La CASA DEL ABUELO shopping center.
TIPPING
If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the Lares trek to Machu Picchu. It inspires them to give excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many SAM Travel Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you would like, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
ARE WE SUSTAINABLE?
Yes, we are a locally sustainable & responsible tourism operator. That incorporates universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know and understand, respect the places and the local people.
WHAT TO BRING FOR CUSCO CITY TOUR?
- Warm jacket and rain jacket
- Hat
- Water
- Sun protection
- Some money for souvenirs
- Money in soles to purchase boleto turístico and Qoricancha ticket (80 soles)
- If you are a student, take your student ID card (only works for the 10 day boleto turístico)
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