Summary
Enjoy the wonderful city of Cusco, one of the best tourist destinations on the planet. Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, its name Qosqo means ‘navel,’ because for the Incas it represented the navel or root of civilization. From Qosqo departed the roads that led to the entire vast Inca Empire, which covered a large part of South America such as Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador or Colombia.
The city of Cusco is located 3,400 meters above sea level, in the Andes Mountains in southern Peru. There the Incas built their main palaces and temples, many of which were partially destroyed to make way for churches and colonial mansions during the viceroyalty of Peru (in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries). Both structures, the Inca and the colonial ones, are still standing in the city of Cusco, considered a ‘city-museum’.
The historic center of the city of Cusco is the historical area where most of the city’s temples and historical monuments are located. For example, the Coricancha, the Temple of the Sun, which has the most perfect carved stone walls. This temple was dedicated to the worship of the sun god, the ‘Inti’. In the 16th century, its walls decorated with gold leaf and silver sheets were looted by the Spanish.
In the heart of the city of Cusco, right in front of the great Plaza de Armas, is the Cathedral, the most important colonial monument. With a solid and baroque structure, the Cathedral hides historical treasures from the colonial era, such as sculptures, paintings, murals and even relics of gold, silver and precious stones. It is one of the most historic tourist attractions in the city.
Just a few steps from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, on Hatum Rumyoc Street, is the famous Stone of the 12 Angles, one of the most photographed sites of the Inca period. This enormous stone is the city’s attraction because its twelve corners are perfectly carved with the rest of the wall, all made with huge stones weighing more than 20 tons. In the surroundings of the street, you can see the rest of the wall, which was the palace of the governor Inca Roca.
And so, throughout the city of Cusco, you can see Incan stone buildings, as well as large palaces, monasteries and colonial mansions. Cusco is one of the places with the most history in Peru. A visit accompanied by a professional tour guide allows you to fully understand the history of each of its corners. Visitors will learn about the history, culture and traditions in one of the best destinations in the entire world: the ancient city of Cusco.
Itinerary:
Included
- Optional briefing one day before the service (at your hotel).
- Private tour guide service through the main streets and monuments of the city of Cusco.
Not included
- Tourist transport.
- Museum tickets.
- Feeding.
- Tips.
Which churches and museums can I visit in the historic center of the city of Cusco? – The city of Cusco is famous for its large number of churches, colonial temples and museums. All of these are located in old Inca palaces or colonial mansions. Some of the most famous are the Inca Museum, located a few steps from the Plaza de Armas. The visit includes ceramic pieces and utensils of Inca origin. Another of the most famous cultural sites is the Casa Concha Museum, also very close to the Plaza de Armas. This museum houses ceramic pieces and utensils found in Machu Picchu at the beginning of the 20th century. Nearby, visitors can enter the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the former ‘Acllahuasi’ or ‘House of the Chosen’. In other words, the site was a women’s cloister in the Inca and colonial times and continues in the same way to this day. The tour allows entry to this and other cultural centers. Tickets are not included.
How to book?
Are you interested in the private tour guide service through the historic center of the city of Cusco? These are the steps to make the reservation:
- First – Fill out a payment form on the same website. The necessary information is your email address and passport number. In addition, details such as the name of the hotel, any travel suggestions or special requests are required.
- Second – Continue with the confirmation of the service through a payment link via email with one of the Machupicchu Terra sales advisors. The payment link will be received in the email inbox so this information is essential.
- Third – Make the payment for the private tour guide service in the center of Cusco. For this, there are totally secure payment methods with credit or debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal. The money transfer is 100% of the value of the service.
Changes and Cancellations
Changes to the private tour guide service in the historic center of Cusco:
- Changes to the date or names of tour holders are valid. To do so, you must request it at info@machupicchuterra.com. The request is allowed up to 5 days before the day of the service. The penalty is 10% of the total cost of the service, which must be completed through a payment link.
Cancellations of the private tour guide service in the historic center of Cusco:
- Cancellation of the tour is valid. To do so, you must request it at info@machupicchuterra.com. The request is allowed up to 5 days before the day of the service. The penalty is 25% of the total cost of the service (75% of the value of the service will be refunded).
