4-Hour Cusco City Tour

Saqsaywaman

Highlights

Cusco

religious, archaeological, sightseeing

Group Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English, Spanish

Description

Explore the highlights of Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, once the capital of the Inca Empire and now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit the Temple of the Sun and then head to the city limits to visit the 4 main Inca ruins, including Saqsaywaman.

Itinerary

Cusco City Tour
- Pick up from the hotel.
- Continue on foot through an ancient street built by the Incas and visit Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun.
- Compare and contrast the constructive methods of the Inca culture and see the bronze altar.
- Drive to the majestic Inca site, Saqsaywaman and see its enigmatic monoliths of 200 tons.
- Travel to the Q'enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Inca altars.
- Ride to Puca Pucara, a small circular Inca site.
- Visit Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water sources, thought to be used by the Inca to bathe.
Return to the hotel.