Cusco City Tour

Cusco City Tour Itinerary:

In either of the two schedules, the guided tour begins with the transfer from the hotel or lodging to go to the heart of the Plaza de Armas of Cusco to meet one of the most impressive monuments of America and our Cultural Heritage, the Cathedral of Cusco or Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption, which in addition to its imposing construction, boasts important works of art.

Our second stop is the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, considered the main Inca religious center, which also offers a journey into history and culture in its museum. We will then travel by private vehicle to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Complex, located 3 kilometers away from the city center and a 30-minute walk uphill from the Plaza de Armas.

In this place, which adorns the mountainous summit (3,700 masl /12,139 ft), you have the spectacular panoramic view of the city of Cusco, in the middle of an extraordinary archaeological conglomerate built in an amazing way with large blocks of stone up to 5 meters high.

The adventure continues in Qenqo, known as the Inca Labyrinth and worship center, located 1 kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, which exhibits immense carved rocks.

The city tour ends around 13:00 hrs for the morning schedule; or 18:30 hrs in the afternoon shift.

Order of attractions to visit during the Cusco City Tour:

• Catedral de Cusco
• Qoricancha
• Sacsayhuamán
• Qenqo
• Puca Pucara
• Tambomachay
• Return: Plaza Regocijo

We always recommend that at the end of this tour you enjoy a tour of the picturesque historic center of Cusco. 

And if you want a more extreme adventure, you can check out our hiking tours, train, ATV or mountain or lagoon excursions, which allow you to discover the Peruvian wonder, its nature, Inca archaeology; as well as its colorful and friendly indigenous customs villages.

Price of the Cusco City Tour includes: 

• Departure from the lodging in the historic center of Cusco. The streets of the city are narrow, an aspect that limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• Return to Plaza “Regocijo” (One block away from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco) (Historic Center of the city).
• Professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese (ask for availability for these or other languages).
• First aid and oxygen.

Price of the Cusco City Tour excludes:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco (for private tours, ask if extra costs apply to pick up from the Sacred Valley or other places).
• Tips for the guide.
• Beverages.
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or other food not specified in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to attractions (Entrance Ticket to Q’oricancha: 15 soles; Entrance Ticket to the Cathedral: 25 soles)
• Tourist ticket: see information below (can be purchased as an additional).

Tourist Ticket:
 

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III – Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Peruvians S /. 40.00
• See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this ARTICLE.

What to bring to the Cusco City Tour?

• Comfortable and optimal footwear for walks, warm jacket, caps or hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottles of water, clothing or rain poncho (especially between November – April).
• Passport or DNI.
• Travel insurance.
• Devices for audiovisual recording (cell phone, camera, camcorders)
• Cash (Local currency / Soles (S/.)

What Considerations you should have when taking the Cusco City Tour:

• You can include the tickets to the attractions – as an additional – in the process of contracting the Tour, or purchase it on your own directly at the place with payment in cash (prices of entrance tickets may vary without prior notice).
• The streets of the city are narrow, an aspect that limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.