Overview
A full-day tour with daily departures to the most classic attractions, including Incan archaeological sites and the colonial Cathedral, to fully understand the amazing history of Peruvian culture. Cusco was the heart of the Incan Empire. Its cobblestone streets and Inca-laid foundations intermixed with colonial and Renaissance architecture make walking its streets a delightful experience, allowing you to appreciate how incredible the Inca city was. These walls still maintain parts of Inca buildings, palaces, temples, and today, Cusco is considered one of the two most beautiful cities in South America, alongside Buenos Aires in Argentina.
This tour takes you to the most interesting attractions of Cusco city, such as Sacsayhuamán, the Temple of the Sun, and the Cusco Cathedral, which houses an amazing collection of art from colonial times.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tour with our passionate local guides
- Small group tours so you don’t feel rushed
- Fully understand Incan history by touring the main historical places in Cusco
- Walk through the original Inca streets surrounded by Incan palaces and temples
Details
- Type of Transport: Van transport and walking
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Type of Tour: Historical, walking, guided
- Location: Cusco city
Our Guides: Peru by Locals has a group of top guides, both men and women, who hold professional degrees and receive refresher training every year with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). They are WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDERS and experts in Peruvian history and local culture. Our guides are fully trained to assist with any of your needs while you are vacationing. We invest in our guides because we believe they are the main ingredient of any trip.
Peru by Locals is not only a travel company but also a group of great leaders who love sharing our culture with you and accompanying travelers.
Departures
The Cusco city tour is operated 100% by PERU BY LOCALS. When you book this tour, you travel with us. We depart every day year-round, with group sizes ranging from 2 to 8 people on average, allowing us to provide personalized service so you can learn more about our amazing country.
We take bookings year-round. You are welcome to reach us with any questions at our 24/7 number +51 989585967 or email us at info@perubylocals.com.
Itinerary
CLASSIC CUSCO CITY TOUR
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Cusco, or we can arrange pickup from the Sacred Valley if you are staying there at the pre-arranged time. First, you will be transported to Sacsayhuamán, which is just 10 minutes from the city center, where your guide will provide a detailed tour of this incredible architectural site. The walls were built with stones weighing up to 120 tons and amazingly fit together without the use of mortar! There is probably no place in the world that can match the architectural skills of this Inca temple. Afterwards, you will drive to the next Inca archaeological site, Qenqo, considered the Temple of Mother Earth, followed by Tambomachay, the Temple of Water. We will also have a chance to visit the llama project place MANOS DE LA COMUNIDAD, where we will find different species of the four South American camelids: llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.
Then you will drive back to the city to visit the Cusco Cathedral, where you can view an amazing collection of artwork from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, including a canvas of the Last Supper featuring the local specialty, cuy (guinea pig), as the main dish. The local artists have managed to capture the culture and history in a uniquely historical way, such as depicting the Virgin Mary in the shape of a mountain (mountains were gods for the Incas).
This tour will end with exploring some Inca streets, including the Inca Wall with twelve-cornered stones, as well as a walking tour to the San Pedro local market, which is only a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Armas in Cusco. Along the way, you will spot many street vendors selling items such as popcorn in plastic bags, churros, tamales, and handicrafts. As you enter the market, all your senses come into play with the smell of fresh fruit juices, fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, and locals enjoying delicious soups. It is also a great place to see many types of Peruvian potatoes. Undoubtedly, it is the perfect place to experience the local life activities of Peruvians.
Services
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Private transport during the tour
- Professional tour guide
SERVICES EXCLUDED
- Appreciation for the guide and driver, recommended at 15% of the total cost
- Entrance tickets to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay (about $20 each)
- Entrance ticket to the Cathedral (about $12 each)
Packing list
- Day bag for carrying your belongings or water
- Phone or camera for pictures
- Snacks – it’s always good to bring your favorite snacks so you can enjoy them while hiking
- Water (2 liters per person recommended). We highly recommend bringing a water bottle or camel bag to help us protect our environment
- Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
- Sunglasses
- If you have any medications you use, please don’t forget to bring them with you
Important information
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
How long before should I book this tour?
This tour does not require booking permits far in advance, but Peru by Locals still needs at least a week’s notice to arrange everything.
What is the weather like during the year?
The Cusco area has only two well-defined seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season starts in November and ends in March. During this period, it rains almost every day for three or four hours, but there are also several sunny days. The dry season begins around April and lasts until October. June and July are the coldest months. Paradoxically, at noon, temperatures can reach 23 °C (77°F), the annual highest temperature.
Should I tip the guide and driver? If I do, how much should I tip?
Our guides are paid fairly according to Peruvian labor laws – that is why we don’t require our clients to tip the crew. However, most of our clients want to show appreciation for the work our guides do and the service they provide. If you feel like giving an appreciation or tipping them, feel free to do so at the end of the tour. We recommend tipping 15% of the total cost.
Is there any age limit?
There is no minimum age or limit for this tour – any person can join, including those in wheelchairs.
Peruvian Currency
The Peruvian sol is the currency of Peru and usually fluctuates between 3.3 to 3.8 sol to 1 US Dollar.
Language
Spanish is the national language of Peru. Additionally, 20% of Peruvians speak Quechua (the Inca language). Our guides are fluent in Spanish and English.
Why Peru by Locals
- Peru by Locals offers tailor-made treks and tours, catering to your interests when planning your tour
- We are committed to providing world-class tours based on exceptional customer service.
- We are a locally owned and highly experienced travel company based in Cusco, Peru.
- Our staff consists of members who have decades of first-hand experience in the Peruvian tourism sector.
- All management and staff at Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish, and Quechua (the language of the Incas).
- Our guides and staff members are professionally trained and educated in the history of the Incas, Peruvian history, culture and traditions, first aid in the wilderness, guiding treks and tours, the fauna and flora of the region, and tourism management.
- We are committed to protecting our environment.
- We are committed to creating jobs and empowering local people. We believe in fair labor practices and honor and treat all our employees with dignity.
- We have programs to help with the development of the porters’ families and communities, such as planting trees and buying school books and equipment for poor local communities.
- We honor native communities that have stewarded the land you visit.
- We have also started an Education Fund to support the education of the children of porters. A percentage of income from every tour and trek goes to the education of those in need.
- Our trips are carefully designed to meet your needs, and we create diverse, unique itineraries from 1 to 15 days in length. We offer a wide range of tours and treks and guarantee you the experience of a lifetime!
- Peru By Locals organizes free worry-free trips for you to fully enjoy.
Peru Small Group Specialists
Our tours are designed for those who love adventure, want to explore new places, experience the local culture, love food, enjoy history, or photography, suitable for all ages whether you are traveling alone, with friends, as a couple, or with family. At Peru by Locals, we specialize in small groups.
Small groups are the best, and the average tour or trek group consists of around 4 to 8 people. Why is this great? Well, have you ever waited in line while 40 other people get coffee in the morning? Believe it or not, it is not fun. Taking small groups allows us the flexibility to take you on adventures to places that nobody else goes.
Price
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GROUP SERVICE
Our tour groups are very important. We usually run tours with groups of 2 to 8 people and open any tour dates with a minimum of 2 guests. This service is considered semi-private for personalized experiences, allowing you to take advantage of your valuable time.
Accommodations
This tour does not require the use of a hotel.
To ensure your booking with us, we require a 20% deposit pre-payment of the total cost, and the remaining balance must be paid 30 days prior to your trip.
Choosing this option
- Once a tour date is opened with 2 guests, the travel date will likely not be changed later.
- This is a great option to meet other travelers and socialize during the trip.
- The quality of service is the same as private tours.
- If for any reason one of you or others can’t continue the tour, the tour will go on as planned from beginning to end.
PRIVATE SERVICE
Our private service can start with 1 person and accommodate any number you desire, allowing you to choose your travel date.
Accommodations
We run all our tours with 3-star hotels, but we can customize with 5-star hotels.
Costs are based on double bedroom occupancy and are in US dollars. For single room occupancy, contact us at info@perubylocals.com or call our 24/7 number +51 989585967 (WhatsApp).
To ensure your booking with us, we require a 20% deposit pre-payment of the total cost, and the remaining balance must be paid 30 days prior to your trip.
Choosing this option
- We cater this tour to your needs with flexibility.
- Once a tour date is opened, it can still be changed if time allows at your requested time.
- This is a great option to spend time with your parents, family, and friends or to travel for special occasions such as honeymoons.
- The quality of service is the same as other tours.