Cusco City: Private Half-Day Tour in Cusco City

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This tour offers a glimpse into how great the capital of the Incas once was. Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this fascinating tour.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Coricancha religious complex
  • Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this tour
  • Relax in the main square of Cusco, surrounded by the Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesus, shops, and restaurants
  • Visit the bohemian and artistic San Blas neighborhood
  • Learn about the history and culture of Cusco city

Description

You will start in Coricancha, the 'Temple of the Sun', its construction was ordered by Inca Pachacutec (1438-1471) and was used as base for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent upon the arrival of the Spaniards. Its walls were covered with gold sheets and its courtyards were planted with golden corn and life-size llamas. You will then go to the Cathedral (1560 - 1654), one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, which is shaped as a Latin Cross and houses about 400 colonial paintings from the Cusco art school, and impressive goldsmith, silversmith and precious stones works. Finally, you will be transfer to San Blas, which built impressive stone constructions at a short distance of the Main Square. It is still possible to see the unmistakable rigor of the Inca walls at the base of many constructions. Today the quarter is a conglomerate of charming small cobblestone streets that are very popular among craftspeople, who sell their works on the street.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English) Admission to Cathedral and Coricancha

Important Information

  • Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Gratuity is not included
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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