Cusco city tour and nearby archaeological sites

This exciting five-hour tour offers a glimpse into how great the capital of the Incas was and just how much was lost when it was conquered.

Highlights

Perfect introduction for first-time visitors.
Marvel at Coricancha religious complex
Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this tour.
Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Learn about Cusco history with this activity.

The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf. Then, visit the Cathedral at the Main Square.

Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which was built from large polished rocks and protected the entrance to the city. Continue to the ritual sites of Kenko, where sacrifices are believed to have taken place, and Tambomachay, where water was worshipped as a sacred element.

Then finally visit Puka Pukara (Red fortress in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated.


Languages
Spanish and English