Overview
With this Private City Tour in Cusco, exclusive to Wayraq Perú, you will visit in a single afternoon the most important sites that make up Cusco and its entire cultural legacy, framing our overview of this magnificent destination through visits to the traditional San Pedro Market, its historic streets, the Cusco Cathedral, the Inca Museum and the main complex of the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site.
General information:
- Cancellation policy:
- Cancellation with 48 hours' notice.
- Duration:
- Approximate duration of 5 hours.
- Available guiding languages:
- Service provided in Spanish/English.
- Private guiding service in other languages: Portuguese, Italian, German, Japanese.
- Services subject to availability. “See optional extras”
- Services included:
- Hotel pick-up within the historic centre area.
- Transport service.
- Professional guide: Spanish / English.
- Entrance fees to the attractions: entrance to the Cusco Cathedral, entrance to the Inca Museum, entrance to Sacsayhuaman.
- Services not included:
Any other service not mentioned or described.
- Important:
Service available in private format only.
Itinerary:
At around 13:00 your guide will pick you up to begin the scheduled tour, heading first to the traditional San Pedro Market, a century-old food market that brought together the itinerant markets once held in the various main squares of Cusco. Then, on foot, you will wander through important streets and past notable monuments, reaching the city's cathedral to see its impressive collection of colonial art of Indigenous, mestizo, Spanish and even Italian origin.
The next stop will be the finest museum in the imperial city, the Inca Museum of Cusco, whose various halls present one of the most complete accounts of Andean historical development, through the Inca era, the conquest, and the colonial and republican periods.
After the visits described above, your scheduled transport will take you to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, where you will visit the main complex and its megalithic walls, built with gigantic stones fitted together to perfection.
The tour ends at around 18:00 at your hotel.
Recommendations:
- Don't forget to bring cash for any additional expenses, as well as water and some snacks.
- Bring a warm layer for the end of the afternoon, as temperatures drop considerably.
- Wear comfortable shoes; this is not a very demanding activity.
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Overview of the places we will visit during the Private City Tour in Cusco:
- San Pedro Market: Located in the heart of Cusco, the San Pedro Market is a bustling hub of commerce where locals and visitors alike can experience the authenticity of everyday life in Cusco. Here you will find everything from fresh produce and handicrafts to typical ingredients of Andean cuisine. It is ideal for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy a wide variety of the region's characteristic flavours, colours and aromas.
- Plaza de Armas of Cusco: The Plaza de Armas is the historic and cultural heart of Cusco. Surrounded by imposing colonial buildings, churches and museums, it is a place of great importance for residents and visitors alike. Here stand the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of La Compañía de Jesús, two fine examples of colonial architecture. It is the perfect place to stroll, enjoy the view and soak up the city's vibrant atmosphere.
- Inca Museum: Located near the Plaza de Armas, the Inca Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Inca civilization. It displays a vast collection of artefacts, textiles, ceramics and gold and silver objects that illustrate the daily life, religion and customs of the Incas. A visit gives travellers a deeper understanding of the cultural legacy of this ancient empire.
- Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Site: This impressive archaeological complex lies in the hills above Cusco and is famous for its gigantic, perfectly fitted limestone blocks. Sacsayhuamán was an important Inca fortress and ceremonial centre. Today it is a site of great interest to visitors, where you can explore its structures, learn about its history and enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
