Discover the magic and beauty of Cusco, the capital of the Incan Empire. The flawlessly built Incan roads spread to all regions from the “Plaza” which was thought of as the center of the world. Visit the Temple of the Sun, the Convent of Santo Domingo and the famous Cusco Cathedral with its Cuzqueno paintings.
Highlights
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit the San Pedro market, Temple of the Sun and Convent of Santo Domingo
- Learn about the history and heritage of the Inca people
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Cusco City Sightseeing Tour
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Main Square in CuscoMain square in Cusco.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
View of the Main SquareView of the main square in Cusco.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Up in a Cafe in CuscoThere are many cafes and bars which surround the main square in Cusco. All of them are located on the second or third ...Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Main Cathedral in CuscoSide view of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo located in the main square in Cusco.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Statue in CuscoA statue in Cusco. Not sure who it is!Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Houses of CuscoHouses of Cusco nestled in to the surrounding mountains.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Street View of CuscoDriving through the streets of Cusco.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Street View of CuscoDriving down the street in Cusco.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
View of Square in CuscoOne of the three main squares in Cusco. It's amazing how the city was built, nestled in to the mountains.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Square in CuscoOne of the three main squares in Cusco.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
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Cusco City Sightseeing Tour
Your sightseeing tour begins at the San Cristobal main square we'll you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then, you'll visit the San Pedro market and browse through the local products. Your guided visit continues to the Temple of the Sun, “El Korikancha”.
There are some stories which claim that when conquerors arrived in Cusco, this temple was completely laminated in gold. Inside, you can admire the perfectly shaped stones and the way conquerors built what is currently the Convent of Santo Domingo, on the base of this Inca temple.
Then you'll head to the Artisans’ Quarters of San Blas to visit its church and its particularly impressive carved woodwork. On your way to the Cathedral,you'll stop by the Hatun Rumiyoc street where the famous twelve angular stone is. In the Cathedral, you'll have the opportunity to see its beautiful woodwork and colonial paintings before heading back to your Cusco hotel.
There are some stories which claim that when conquerors arrived in Cusco, this temple was completely laminated in gold. Inside, you can admire the perfectly shaped stones and the way conquerors built what is currently the Convent of Santo Domingo, on the base of this Inca temple.
Then you'll head to the Artisans’ Quarters of San Blas to visit its church and its particularly impressive carved woodwork. On your way to the Cathedral,you'll stop by the Hatun Rumiyoc street where the famous twelve angular stone is. In the Cathedral, you'll have the opportunity to see its beautiful woodwork and colonial paintings before heading back to your Cusco hotel.
