City Tour Half Day 2025
City Tour + 4 Ruins
Imposing Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán with massive stone architecture
Qenqo, a sacred Inca site used for rituals and sacrifices
Puka Pukara, the red fortress that once protected the Inca trail
Tambomachay, Inca site dedicated to the worship of water
City Tour Half Day 2025 Description
Map
Tour Highlights
- Koricancha
- Sacsayhuaman
- Qenqo
- Pucapucara
- Tambomachay
Tour Style
- Tour
- Archeological
Introduction
Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, is a destination filled with history, culture, and archaeological wonders. On this tour, travelers will have the opportunity to discover some of the most significant sites in the region, each guarding the secrets and grandeur of an ancient civilization. From the majestic Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) to the impressive surrounding ruins, every stop offers a deep dive into Inca heritage. The Koricancha, with its perfectly designed architecture and its sacred golden walls, is a testament to the deep reverence the Incas had for the sun, their most revered deity.
Beyond the city of Cusco, travelers will explore Sacsayhuamán, a massive fortress that still amazes with the perfection of its stones and its unbreakable construction. In the surrounding area, the Qenqo complex offers a mystical atmosphere, as it was a ceremonial center dedicated to sacred rituals, while Pucapucara, with its reddish rocks illuminated by the twilight light, evokes a sense of fortitude and defense where the Incas once protected their territory. Finally, the sanctuary of Tambomachay, with its flowing springs and channels, connects visitors to the Inca reverence for water, a vital resource for life. This tour invites travelers to immerse themselves in the splendor and spirituality of Inca culture, offering an unforgettable journey through time.
City Tour Half Day 2025 Summary
- Pick-up from hotels at the scheduled time.
- Visit Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun.
- Explore the nearby ruins: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.
- Return to the hotel after the tour.
Itinerary Detailed: City Tour + 4 Ruins
Day 1: Roundtrip Cusco 4 Ruins Half Day
At the scheduled time, we will begin by picking up passengers from their hotels to start the city tour and visit the nearby ruins. Our first stop will be Koricancha, the most sacred and important building of the Inca Empire, also known as the Temple of the Sun.
We will then continue to the four nearby ruins around Cusco: Sacsayhuamán (a massive fortress located 5 km from the city), Qenqo (a sacred amphitheater and center of worship to the Puma god, where human sacrifices were made), Pucapucara (“Red Fortress” due to the reddish hue its rocks acquire at dusk), and Tambomachay (a temple dedicated to water worship). After visiting all these sites, we will return to the hotel.
City Tour Half Day 2025 Includes:
- Airport to hotel transfers
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guiding in English or Spanish
- Entrance fees to the attractions
Not Includes:
- Meals (unless specified)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide or driver
We recommend you to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera for unforgettable views
- Light jacket or sweater (weather can vary)
In order to send you all the information regarding how to reserve, please send us an email to: info@viajesmachupicchu.com and we will respond to you as soon as possible sending you all the necessary information and/or answering your concerns.
$10.00 USD
