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Plaza Mayor, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo Archeological Site, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay
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Starting at your hotel, we’ll pick you up either in the morning or afternoon. To kick things off, we’ll head to the city’s famed Plaza Mayor de Cuzco. You’ll spend some time admiring the colonial buildings surrounding this iconic plaza, such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of the Society of Jesus. While here, your guide will spend some time explaining the unique history of these churches and the city center.
After touring these idyllic churches, you will continue to the Qorikancha, Cusco’s Temple of the Sun. During this part of the tour, we’ll pass through some of the narrow streets that form part of the original Incan walls. At Qorikancha, you will see the unique combination of Incan culture and Catholicism. We’ll also see glimpses of the pre-Inca buildings, providing a unique opportunity to see how three different civilizations used this stunning city and its surrounding valleys.
From Qorikancha, we’ll walk along the famed street, Avenida El Sol, before taking our car just outside of the city. The 20-minute drive takes you to the majestic and amazing Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic monoliths weighing as much as 150 tons.
Your guide will explain everything you need to know about this famous archeological site, from why they made it to how it was created. You’ll even have the chance to see all of Cusco City from Sacsayhuaman’s vantage point, offering the perfect opportunity to snap some memorable photos.
From Sacsayhuaman, it’s a short 5-minute car ride to the Q’enqo Archeological Site. With its fascinating Incan altars situated within a limestone cave, it’s no wonder this is one of the most visited landmarks in Cusco.
After another 5-minute drive, we’ll reach Puka Pukara, a small, circular Inca site that many people call the Red Fortress. To wrap up an extraordinary half-day experience, we’ll then head to our final stop, Tambomachay. This is a water temple thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. With its impressive water fountains and stunning views, it’s sure to be one of the highlights of the tour.
We’ll finish the half-day tour by dropping you off at your hotel or the city square. At the end of this tour, you’ll have a true understanding of why Cusco is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Starting at your hotel, we’ll pick you up either in the morning or afternoon. To kick things off, we’ll head to the city’s famed Plaza Mayor de Cuzco. You’ll spend some time admiring the colonial buildings surrounding this iconic plaza, such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of the Society of Jesus. While here, your guide will spend some time explaining the unique history of these churches and the city center.
After touring these idyllic churches, you will continue to the Qorikancha, Cusco’s Temple of the Sun. During this part of the tour, we’ll pass through some of the narrow streets that form part of the original Incan walls. At Qorikancha, you will see the unique combination of Incan culture and Catholicism. We’ll also see glimpses of the pre-Inca buildings, providing a unique opportunity to see how three different civilizations used this stunning city and its surrounding valleys.
From Qorikancha, we’ll walk along the famed street, Avenida El Sol, before taking our car just outside of the city. The 20-minute drive takes you to the majestic and amazing Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic monoliths weighing as much as 150 tons.
Your guide will explain everything you need to know about this famous archeological site, from why they made it to how it was created. You’ll even have the chance to see all of Cusco City from Sacsayhuaman’s vantage point, offering the perfect opportunity to snap some memorable photos.
From Sacsayhuaman, it’s a short 5-minute car ride to the Q’enqo Archeological Site. With its fascinating Incan altars situated within a limestone cave, it’s no wonder this is one of the most visited landmarks in Cusco.
After another 5-minute drive, we’ll reach Puka Pukara, a small, circular Inca site that many people call the Red Fortress. To wrap up an extraordinary half-day experience, we’ll then head to our final stop, Tambomachay. This is a water temple thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. With its impressive water fountains and stunning views, it’s sure to be one of the highlights of the tour.
We’ll finish the half-day tour by dropping you off at your hotel or the city square. At the end of this tour, you’ll have a true understanding of why Cusco is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Professional Tour Guides All of our tour guides have attended university, and they speak really great English. As a matter of fact, our guides are trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Quechua. The most important thing about our team is that we are all locals, having grown up in Peru, with a deep understanding of the country’s culture and history. We’re also a team of very friendly, fun people who will always make your safety and happiness our top priority.
Professional Assistant If your tour group is over 15 people, we will include an additional professional assistant to ensure everyone is safe and happy.
Permits After receiving your deposit and information about you, our staff will organize all the necessary permits for access to all of the archeological sites visited during this tour.
Briefing Before we start your tour, we will brief you on the itinerary, what you need to bring, and any safety requirements for the tour.
Transportation We offer a pick-up and drop-off service, and all transportation for this tour will be done using our private vehicle. You can also choose if you would like to be dropped off at your hotel or at the city’s main square.
Equipment Sparrow Adventure has the best equipment that you need to keep you safe and happy throughout the tour.
First Aid Kit Your safety is one of our top priorities. As such, we bring a first aid kit with us on all our tours. It has all the basics we need to assist you, as well as an oxygen tank to assist you with the high altitudes of Cusco.
Daypacks We highly recommend you bring your own day pack for the tour. Fortunately, it can just be a small daypack, as this is a short half-day tour. The backpack that you’ll bring should have a few small basics, like water, sunscreen, a sun hat, a raincoat, your camera, and some personal snacks.
Packing List For this tour, we suggest you bring sunscreen, hats, some water, your camera, and some snacks. It’s also important you bring a raincoat or poncho, as the weather can be unpredictable in Cusco.
Extra Snacks You can bring your own snacks for this Cusco day trip.
Water Although this is a short half-day tour, it is still very important you bring bottled water to stay hydrated.
Meals Meals aren’t included in this short tour. That said, we are happy to recommend some great restaurants in Cusco that you can visit after the tour.
Tips These are not mandatory, but tips are greatly appreciated.
If you’re visiting Peru’s Imperial City and are short on time, this half-day tour is just for you. Cusco is considered one of the best destinations in Central and South America, making it a fantastic spot to visit.
From the vibrant San Pedro Market to the iconic Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), the city has no shortage of stop-worthy spots. Pair its welcoming atmosphere with its rich history of Incan ruins and Spanish colonial architecture, and you’ll be in for a real treat.
Cusco is also the perfect base for exploring some of Peru’s top landmarks. From trekking the Inca Trail, exploring the Sacred Valley, or admiring Machu Picchu, Cusco will be your ideal starting point for an unforgettable Peruvian adventure.
That said, a visit to Peru isn’t complete without exploring the Imperial City. So, if you’re ready to dive headfirst into Peruvian culture, wander through a medley of colonial and Incan architecture, and enjoy a local guide to the city, you’ll want to book your place on this tour.
During your tour with Sparrow Explorer, you’ll visit some of the city’s top landmarks. These include The Cathedral of Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, and Tambamachay, to name a few.
When you consider that you’ll see all this and more in just half a day, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been to Cusco sooner!
Starting at your hotel, we’ll pick you up either in the morning or afternoon. To kick things off, we’ll head to the city’s famed Plaza Mayor de Cuzco. You’ll spend some time admiring the colonial buildings surrounding this iconic plaza, such as the Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of the Society of Jesus. While here, your guide will spend some time explaining the unique history of these churches and the city center.
After touring these idyllic churches, you will continue to the Qorikancha, Cusco’s Temple of the Sun. During this part of the tour, we’ll pass through some of the narrow streets that form part of the original Incan walls. At Qorikancha, you will see the unique combination of Incan culture and Catholicism. We’ll also see glimpses of the pre-Inca buildings, providing a unique opportunity to see how three different civilizations used this stunning city and its surrounding valleys.
From Qorikancha, we’ll walk along the famed street, Avenida El Sol, before taking our car just outside of the city. The 20-minute drive takes you to the majestic and amazing Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic monoliths weighing as much as 150 tons.
Your guide will explain everything you need to know about this famous archeological site, from why they made it to how it was created. You’ll even have the chance to see all of Cusco City from Sacsayhuaman’s vantage point, offering the perfect opportunity to snap some memorable photos.
From Sacsayhuaman, it’s a short 5-minute car ride to the Q’enqo Archeological Site. With its fascinating Incan altars situated within a limestone cave, it’s no wonder this is one of the most visited landmarks in Cusco.
After another 5-minute drive, we’ll reach Puka Pukara, a small, circular Inca site that many people call the Red Fortress. To wrap up an extraordinary half-day experience, we’ll then head to our final stop, Tambomachay. This is a water temple thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. With its impressive water fountains and stunning views, it’s sure to be one of the highlights of the tour.
We’ll finish the half-day tour by dropping you off at your hotel or the city square. At the end of this tour, you’ll have a true understanding of why Cusco is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Professional Tour Guides All of our tour guides have attended university, and they speak really great English. As a matter of fact, our guides are trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Quechua. The most important thing about our team is that we are all locals, having grown up in Peru, with a deep understanding of the country’s culture and history. We’re also a team of very friendly, fun people who will always make your safety and happiness our top priority.
Professional Assistant If your tour group is over 15 people, we will include an additional professional assistant to ensure everyone is safe and happy.
Permits After receiving your deposit and information about you, our staff will organize all the necessary permits for access to all of the archeological sites visited during this tour.
Briefing Before we start your tour, we will brief you on the itinerary, what you need to bring, and any safety requirements for the tour.
Transportation We offer a pick-up and drop-off service, and all transportation for this tour will be done using our private vehicle. You can also choose if you would like to be dropped off at your hotel or at the city’s main square.
Equipment Sparrow Adventure has the best equipment that you need to keep you safe and happy throughout the tour.
First Aid Kit Your safety is one of our top priorities. As such, we bring a first aid kit with us on all our tours. It has all the basics we need to assist you, as well as an oxygen tank to assist you with the high altitudes of Cusco.
Daypacks We highly recommend you bring your own day pack for the tour. Fortunately, it can just be a small daypack, as this is a short half-day tour. The backpack that you’ll bring should have a few small basics, like water, sunscreen, a sun hat, a raincoat, your camera, and some personal snacks.
Packing List For this tour, we suggest you bring sunscreen, hats, some water, your camera, and some snacks. It’s also important you bring a raincoat or poncho, as the weather can be unpredictable in Cusco.
Extra Snacks You can bring your own snacks for this Cusco day trip.
Water Although this is a short half-day tour, it is still very important you bring bottled water to stay hydrated.
Meals Meals aren’t included in this short tour. That said, we are happy to recommend some great restaurants in Cusco that you can visit after the tour.
Tips These are not mandatory, but tips are greatly appreciated.
