City Tour Cusco Half Day

Cusco – Perú

Cusco capital of the Incas, whose name means Belly of the world, Cusco comes from the Quechua word Qosqo.

In ancient times it was the capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the Viceroyalty of Perú. Declared a World Heritage Site by ONESCO in 1983, it is often called the Rome of America because of the large number of monuments it has.

How high is Cusco?

It is located southeast of Peru on the eastern slope of the Andes at 3400 m.s.n.m, in the basin of the river Huatanay tributary of the Vilcanota River. Cusco has many titles as the historical Capital of South America.

What is the price of the tourist ticket?

• Entrance to Archeological sites: The one day Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) 70 soles (about US$20

What is the entrance price to Qoricancha?

• Entrance ticket for the Qoricancha ( 15 Soles per person).

Temple and convent of Santo Domingo (Qoricancha)

Plaza Santo Domingo, 3 Blocks from the plaza de armas. Entry With Ticket

As an important center of worship for the Sun god (Inti), the interior walls of the Qorikancha were covered in gold. In 1534, the church and convent were built on its structure. Its art gallery has canvases from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Sacsayhuamán archaeological complex

It is located 2 km northwest of the city of Cusco (15 minutes by car).

Open Monday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Entry with ticket.

This ceremonial fortress or Inca sanctuary whose name means “place where the falcon is satisfied” began to be built in the 15th century and is considered the greatest architectural work that the Incas carried out during their heyday. From the fortress you can see a unique panoramic view of the surroundings, including the city of Cusco.

 

Qenqo archaeological complex

It is located 3 km northwest of the city of Cusco (20 minutes by car).

Open Monday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Entry with ticket.

Stone construction adorned with sculptures and carvings representing felines, birds and snakes. In this ceremonial center the Sun, the Moon and the stars were worshiped. Furthermore, agrarian rituals were carried out in the semicircular cavern.

Puka Pukara archaeological complex

It is located 7 km northwest of the city of Cusco (25 minutes by car).

Open Monday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Entry with ticket.

Rooms, plazas, aqueducts, watchtowers and roads give shape to this fortress that served as a dairy farm. It was a resting place for the Inca and the entourage that used to accompany him on his visits to Tambomachay.

Tambomachay archaeological complex

It is located 7.5 km northwest of the city of Cusco (25 minutes by car).

Open Monday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Entry with ticket.

Religious center built in limestone where rituals were practiced to promote the abundance of water and the regeneration of the land.

INCLUDED

• Professional Guide ENGLISH SPEAKER – SPANISH.
• Private Bus.
• Taxes.

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 ( 15 Soles per person).
• Meals .

PRICE

Grupal Service (28pax) 

• US$ 22.00 per person 

Private service

• US$150 (AMERICAN DOLLARS) GROUP of 1 to 6 persons (not per person).
• US$180 (AMERICAN DOLLARS) GROUP of 7 to 12 persons (not per person).

We recommend Private service because you travel in comfort and personalized service, at your pace, without being rushed and dealing with large groups. 

How to book

For any of our services, you must send your personal information and a deposit of  50 % per person, the rest may pay at our office in Cusco two days prior to your trip, to get the student discount you must send your ISIC card original by means of a photo to our mail info@cuscoandeanhike.com:

• Name and surname
• Passport number
• Gender
• Birthday date
• Student Card (ISIC if you are a student Yes or No)
• Nationality
• Email – Phone number
• Food preferences

PayPAl

You can make the deposit from our website by PayPal, please note that PayPal charges a 6% tax that automatically includes this option, once the deposit is made, send us the confirmation by email. To make your deposit by PayPal click on the “Pay Now” button below.

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Western Union and Money Gram

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• Name: Maria
• Last name: Catunta choque
• Identity number: 42265390
• Address: Urb. Progress Jr-spine L-15
• City: Cusco
• Country: Peru

Note:

Once the deposit is made, you will receive a receipt with the money transfer code, the client must send the receipt with a photograph to our email. info@cuscoandeanhike.com

 

• Original passport.
• Original student card.
• Day Back pack.
• Plastic poncho.
• Water roof jacket.
• Personal medical kit.
• Trekking boots, hiking boots.
• Warm clothes.
• Water bottle.
• Camelbak.
• Sun block cream.
• Snacks(candies, biscuits, chocolates).
• Hat, gloves, scarf.
• Extra money ( soles) different domination.