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4-Hour Tour Of Remnants Of The Inca & Spanish Empire Near Cusco

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, History

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Explore the archaeological sites in Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán & its surroundings and understand the history of the ancient rulers of the Inca Empire, from their advances and expansion to their fall against the Spanish people. On the one hand, significant vestiges of Inca architecture and civil engineering and, on the other hand, colonial buildings (Churches) that show the meeting of these two civilizations.

Highlights

  • Explore Sacsayhuamán, one of the wonders of civil engineering

  • Stroll through the Archaeological Complex 

  • Visit Qoricancha, one of the most important temples of the Andean religion

  • Explore Basilica of the Cathedral, an art museum

  • Cusco & Surroundings expand_more

    • Meet your tour guide and explore the history of Cusco and nearby areas as you visit:

      • Sacsayhuamán is one of the wonders of civil engineering for its megalithic constructions, many of which surpass four tons.

      • Q'enqo is possibly a sample of what a religious-astronomical centre could be with its mother's unique rock carvings.

      • Tambomachay, hypothetically considered a temple of reverence and worship of water due to its sources, perfectly worked.

      • Puca Pucara, according to many scholars, this archaeological site could have been a military centre for the preparation of many
        young of warrior lineage.

      • Qoricancha, one of the most important temples of the Andean religion, was later occupied by the Catholic order of the Dominicans. They transformed its original design turning it into a convent.

      • Basilica of the Cathedral, an art museum in which you find Andean European syncretism; Likewise, you will observe samples of the great Cusco school of art from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

What's Included

  • Transportation 

  • Local English speaking Cusco tour guide 

What's Excluded

  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • Traditional Cusco city tour 

  • One of the best ways to get to know the city of Cusco and its surroundings. This tour allows you to know in just only half-day the history of the ancient rulers of an Inca Empire, from their advances and expansion to their fall against the Spanish people

  • On the one hand, large vestiges of Inca architecture and civil engineering and on the other hand colonial buildings (Churches),
    that show that meeting of these two civilizations.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 50 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 50 Per Person

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USD 50 / person