Private guided tour in Cusco City Tour

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Summary

The city of Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, the centre of the universe. The main palaces and temples dedicated to the sun god were located there. From Cusco, the qhapac ñan or royal roads departed in four main directions towards the regions of the empire: Collasuyo, Antisuyo, Chinchaysuyo and Contisuyo. Cusco was considered a sacred city, worthy of important people.

In the 16th century, the city of Cusco was invaded by the Spanish, who looted its temples and palaces and built solid colonial churches in their places. Today, after more than five hundred years, the Inca and Spanish buildings remain intact, decorating the beautiful Inca capital city, Cusco, considered one of the best tourist destinations on the planet.

There are many tourist attractions in the city of Cusco, perhaps some of the most important are: the Cathedral, the Coricancha temple, the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, as well as the Inca sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. All of these can be visited through the popular Cusco City Tour.

The Cusco City Tour includes a visit to these Inca temples, as well as a tour of the city’s historic streets. Cusco is considered a museum city. Everywhere you look, you can see Inca streets, archaeological sites, colonial mansions, palaces and churches with a lot of history. Because of this, the company of a tour guide who knows the history and culture of the Incas is essential. This way, you can better understand the real importance of Cusco.

The Cusco City Tour includes a visit to the main Inca temples. It begins with an optional visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, the most important colonial temple. Then, there is a visit to Coricancha, the most important Inca temple, which is now part of the Santo Domingo church. Next, aboard a tourist transport, there is a visit to the famous archaeological site of Sacsayhuamán. The route is completed with a visit to Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.

The private tour guide service for the Cusco City Tour includes the company of a professional during the entire visit to Cusco. It does not include the tourist transportation service or the entrance ticket, which can be arranged in advance or on the same day of the service, with the company of the guide. All guides are professionals with extensive knowledge of the history, culture and traditions of the Incas. They are fluent in several languages. The service is provided for the private group of the tourist, his/her partner, group of friends or family.

Itinerary:

The private tour guide service offers an optional briefing or informative talk in the lobby of your hotel one night before the day of the service.

The tour begins with a professional guide picking you up at your hotel door at two available times: at 8 a.m. (morning shift) or at 1 p.m. (afternoon shift). Both offer the same services and are therefore equally recommended.

With a professional guide, you will walk or take a tourist transport to the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, where you will visit the first tourist attraction: the Cathedral of Cusco. The Cathedral is the most important colonial temple in Cusco. It has a very beautiful baroque infrastructure. Inside there are great treasures such as paintings, sculptures, carvings, murals and more. The entrance ticket is not included in the tour. The guide will accompany you inside and outside, showing you the great history behind this famous building.

Then, either by tourist transport or on foot, you will visit the Temple of Coricancha. This was the most important religious building of the Incas. The temple was dedicated to the sun god and had decorations of silver, gold and precious stones. These were looted by the Spanish in the 16th century. The guide will help you understand its important history, as well as the history behind the colonial temple of Santo Domingo, located on the Inca walls.

Aboard a tourist transport (not included in the service) you will travel a few kilometers to the upper part of the city of Cusco. There you will visit the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a sacred Inca site famous for its immense stone walls (each stone weighing up to 120 tons). There the guide will offer an explanation of how these famous buildings were made, as well as the importance of Sacsayhuamán.

After learning about the history of Sacsayhuamán and taking the best photos, you will travel aboard a tourist transport (not included in the service) to the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Each one offers a different story. The private guide will accompany you through each of these sites and some more to better understand the history and tradition of Cusco.

The tourist transportation service will take you back to the center of the city of Cusco where the service ends at approximately 1 pm (for the afternoon shift) or at 6 pm (for the evening shift).

Included

Optional briefing one day before the service.
Private tour guide service through the main tourist attractions of the city of Cusco.

Not included

Tourist transport.
Tickets.
Feeding.
Tips.

Can I visit the Cusco City Tour on my own without a tour guide? – Yes, the City Tour is a tourist route that can be done with or without the company of a tour guide. All you need is a tourist transportation service and the tickets to the tourist attractions, which can be purchased on the same day of the service: Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. The Cusco Tourist Ticket includes the visit to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. The entrance to the Cathedral can be purchased on the same place for 30 soles on average. The entrance to Coricancha costs approximately 20 soles. The tourist transportation service can be contracted on the same day of the service for an estimated 20 to 230 Peruvian soles. The guide is responsible for the visitor’s safety, and that all visits comply with the rules of the Ministry of Culture.

How to book?

Are you interested in the private tour guide service in the city of Cusco? Follow these steps to make the reservation correctly.

First – The private tour guide service on the Cusco City Tour is done by completing a payment form on the same website. You only need to fill in the required information, especially the email and passport number.
Second – Another option is to do it by receiving a payment link via email from one of our sales consultants. To make the reservation, it is necessary to register personal information such as full names and email (very important).
Third – To make the payment for the private tour guide service you must send 100% of the value of the service. Payment methods are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal credit or debit cards. All payment methods are completely secure!

Changes and Cancellations

Changes to the private tour guide service:

You can change the date or the number of people who will be providing the private tour guide service in the city of Cusco by requesting it by email at info@machupicchuterra.com. Changes must be requested up to 3 days before the day of the service. The penalty is 10% of the cost of the service.

Cancellations of the private tour guide service:

You can cancel your private tour guide service in Cusco by emailing info@machupicchuterra.com. Cancellations must be requested up to 3 days before the day of the service. The penalty is 25% of the cost of the service.

Questions and answers about the private guided tour of Cusco City Tour

1. What tourist attractions are included in the private tour guide service in the city of Cusco?

The private tour guide service in Cusco completes the Cusco City Tour, which includes a visit to the Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha, the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.

2. How long does the private tour guide service last in the city of Cusco?

The private tour guide service in Cusco lasts 5 hours on average. This time can be a little longer or a little shorter, depending on the visitor's expectations.

3. What services does the private tour guide in the city of Cusco include and what services does it not include?

This service includes a briefing the day before (optional), as well as the company of a tour guide for a private group of friends, family or couples. It does not include entrance fees, tourist transport, food, etc.

4. Is it necessary to hire a private tour guide to visit the city of Cusco?

No, the visit to the city of Cusco is free for everyone. The company of a professional guide is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. This way you will be able to better understand the history and culture of the city of Cusco.

5. Can I cancel the private tour guide service in the city of Cusco?

Yes, you can cancel your private tour guide service in Cusco by emailing info@machupicchuterra.com. Cancellations must be requested up to 3 days before the day of the service. The penalty is 25% of the cost of the service.

6. Can I change the dates or owners of the private tour guide service in the city of Cusco?

No, you can change the date or the number of people who will be a private tour guide in the city of Cusco by requesting it by email at info@machupicchuterra.com. Changes must be requested up to 3 days before the day of the service. The penalty is 10% of the cost of the service.

7. What are the hours for private tour guide services in the city of Cusco?

The private tour guide service in Cusco is carried out at two possible times: at 8 am and at 1 pm.

8. Does the private tour guide service in Cusco include entrance fees?

No, the private tour guide service in Cusco only offers the company of a professional guide. It does not include entrance fees to Cusco or Machu Picchu.

9. Does the private tour guide service in Cusco include tourist transportation?

No, the private tour guide service in Cusco only offers the company of a professional guide. It does not include any type of tourist transportation.

10. Does the private tour guide service in Cusco include any type of food?

No, the private tour guide service in Cusco only offers the company of a professional guide. It does not include entrance fees, food or tips.

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