Enjoy a visit to the city of Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Santo Domingo Convent that was built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important places dedicated to the cult worship. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold and filled with gilded representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Main Square. Inside, it houses hundreds of paintings from the Cuzqueña School and other works in gold, silver and precious stones. The tour ends in the Plaza Recogijo, surrounded by colonial houses, restaurants and bars.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off.
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Snacks and beverages.
Admission to Cathedral and Coricancha
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Half-day Private Panoramic Tour of Cusco City
Itinerary
1
Qorikancha
This place is also known as "The Temple of the Sun"(QuriKancha: golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
35 minutes
2
Cusco Cathedral
The Cusco Cathedral has countless works from the Cusqueña school, combining the styles of European devotional painting of the 17th century, with the symbolism of indigenous artists from the Andes of Cusco.
35 minutes
3
Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)
Its name comes from the Quechua word Cusipata or "patio of joy" because public celebrations such as bullfights were held here. It was separated from the Plaza de Armas when the city was drawn up in colonial times.
Enjoy a visit to the city of Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Santo Domingo Convent that was built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important places dedicated to the cult worship. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold and filled with gilded representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Main Square. Inside, it houses hundreds of paintings from the Cuzqueña School and other works in gold, silver and precious stones. The tour ends in the Plaza Recogijo, surrounded by colonial houses, restaurants and bars.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off.
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
