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Cusco: Open Bus City Sightseeing Tour

1. Cusco: Open Bus City Sightseeing Tour

Discover the main sights and learn about the history of the city of Cusco while you acclimatize on this sightseeing tour. Enjoy a carefully curated itinerary that gives you the best introduction to the city and its traditions. This tour takes you to the main highlights of Cusco and its surroundings. Feel free to sit back and relax in the open-top sightseeing bus and ride the entire route in 2.5 hours. Start the tour by driving through the historic center of Cusco. Sit back and enjoy the views while a bilingual guide explains the importance of each landmark within the city. Later drive through some of the main archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Puca Pucara. Get a panoramic view from the top deck of the bus. On the way back to Cusco, stop at a shamanic center. Witness a traditional Inca ceremony that pays homage to the Pachamama (Inca mother earth), the mountains, and the natural world. Stop at an alpaca wool weaving center where one of the workers will explain the differences between the various types of wool. Learn to recognize authentic alpaca wool when shopping for gifts. Before ending the tour, visit the large white statue of Christ that stands on the hill overlooking the city of Cusco. From here, enjoy fantastic views of the entire city. Then proceed back to the bus station in Cusco.

From Cusco: Machu Picchu Private Day Trip on Panoramic Train

2. From Cusco: Machu Picchu Private Day Trip on Panoramic Train

Meet our chauffeur at your Cusco Hotel for a scenic road transfer to the train station. Board the train, then sit back and relax as you enjoy the 2-hour journey across the Sacred Valley. During the trip you will admire the spectacular views over the mountain scenery and pass by some important towns such as Ollantaytambo. The views get even better if you go for the Panoramic Vistadome train, which features wider windows on the ceiling and more comfortable seats. It also includes an Andean ingredients-based snack and drink as well as souvenirs you can buy on board. Arrive in Aguas Calientes town and set off with your guide to embark on a 30 min bus ride uphill to Machu Picchu main entrance. Shortly after check in, begin your private tour and discover the Citadel’s magnificent arquitecture by visiting the most remarkable landmark attractions such as the Temple of the Sun, The Temple of the Moon. See the impressive terraced fields of the agricultural sector and take the famous picture from the observatory with the lost citadel and the Huayna Picchu Mountain behind you. After finishing the guided part, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. If time is propitious, you can explore the town and have some lunch with excellent recommendations from your guide, before heading back to the station. In the late afternoon head back to the train station for your return journey to Cusco. End your experience the best on board, with a glance of the Andean culture though music and entertainment which will assure you much fun. On your arrival at the train station, a private chauffeur will transfer back to your accommodation in Cusco.

Cusco: Open-Top Bus City Tour

3. Cusco: Open-Top Bus City Tour

Discover the best of Cusco on a 2.5-hour guided tour in the comfort of an open-top bus and in the company of a professional guide. After boarding the bus, your will pass the San Cristobal Temple and Colcampata Inca wall, where you can admire panoramic views of the main square, Plaza De Armas. Next, enjoy a panoramic overview of the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo and Puca Pucara.  Later, stop at the white statue of Christ which towers over the city. From here, admire breathtaking views of Cusco and the surrounding area before begging the drive back to the city center.

Cusco: City and Nearby Ruins 5-Hour Guided Tour

4. Cusco: City and Nearby Ruins 5-Hour Guided Tour

Your 5-hour tour begins in the early afternoon with a pick-up at your accommodation in downtown Cusco. Begin by visiting the Coricancha Sun Temple, a wonderful ceremonial construction built during the heyday of the Incas. Your next stop is the Plaza de Armas, Cusco’s main square. Admire the spectacular interiors of the Cathedral as your guide explains how it was built on top of Inca buildings.  Then enjoy a drive to the northern outskirts of Cusco to the spectacular Inca complex at Sacsayhuaman. Pass through the openings of the huge Inca walls, built with massive rocks weighing up to 180 tons fitted with absolute perfection. Continue to another important Inca site, known as Qenqo (zigzag). This very unusual place has subterranean passages hidden in its perfectly carved stone interior. It is likely that the Incas probably mummified their dead here. Visit the Inca baths at Tambomachay and the military lookout point of Puka Pukara. Be driven back to downtown Cusco where your tour ends.

From Cusco: Private Machu Picchu Tour & Panoramic Train Ride

5. From Cusco: Private Machu Picchu Tour & Panoramic Train Ride

Make the most of your time in Cusco with a full day private tour of the best of Machu Picchu. Enjoy pick up from your Cusco hotel, travel through the Andes by train with panoramic views and enjoy the scenic beauties of the journey to Machu Picchu, learn about the origins of Machu Picchu on a guided walking tour. After being picked up from your hotel, travel to Ollantaytambo for your train ride to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes Mountains and the surrounding jungle from the dome view train cars, with panoramic windows. Then board the bus for a quick 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu and avoid the long hike. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this historic citadel and learn about its most important landmarks, such as the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Three Windows, the sacred Sundial and the cemetery. After the visit, enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes to explore the city or have lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where you will be dropped off at your Cusco hotel at the end of the day.

City Tour en Cusco

6. City Tour en Cusco

Primera vez en la ciudad del Cusco y quieres iniciar visitando atractivos cercanos al centro historico, aqui te brindamos una buena opcion y te explicamos todo sobre el City tour en Cusco. Primero iniciamos con el recojo de su respectivo hotel cerca al centro historico de Cusco, para tal caso contamos con dos turnos: turno mañana y turno tarde, si desea realizar la excursión en el turno mañana los recojos se realizan a las 8:00 a.m aprox., en caso de elegir el turno tarde los recojos son a la 13:00 p.m. Cabe mencionar que el tour tiene una duración de 5 hrs aprox. Emprendemos el viaje, nuestro primer punto a visitar es el Templo de Qoricancha (Templo del Sol), en este lugar tendremos una visita guiada por una hora aprox., luego nos dirigimos al centro arqueológico de Sacsayhuaman (Imponente ejemplo de arquitectura militar incaica). Continuando con la excursión visitaremos el centro arqueológico de Qenqo este es un centro ritual construido sobre un singular afloramiento de roca caliza. Posteriormente visitaremos la Fortaleza roja de PukaPukara donde se caracteriza el color rojizo y la construccion militar de este lugar y por ultimo nos dirigimos a la fortaleza de Tambomachay que se caracteriza por tener una cascada principal la cual es conocida como ¨los baños del inca¨. Finalmente retornamos a la ciudad de Cusco, nuestro servicio de transporte nos dejara cerca al centro historico (calle Plateros), llegada aproximada es a las 18:30 hrs.

Cusco: Panoramic Bus Tour with Shamanism and Wool Weaving

7. Cusco: Panoramic Bus Tour with Shamanism and Wool Weaving

We will start the tour by driving around the historic center of Cusco. You can sit back and enjoy the sights while our guide would explain the prominence of each land mark with in the city. We will be driving through some of the prominent archaeological sites namely, Sacsayhuaman, Q´enqo and Puca Pucara. Although we won’t be stopping in these sites, you will be getting a panoramic view from the upper deck of the bus. On the way back to Cusco, we will stop at a shamanic center. Who will demonstrate one of the Incan rituals of thanking the mother earth, mountains and nature for our life using coca leaves. We will then stop at an Alpaca wool weaving center where one of the workers would explain you the different between different type softwoods. You will learn how to recognize an original alpaca wool, after visiting this place. Before winding up the tour, we will visit the white statue of Christ that is perched up the hill over looking the city of Cusco. From here you will get jaw dropping views of Cusco. We will then drive back to our open top bus station as we would end our Cusco sightseeing bus tour.

Cusco: Short Guided Bus Tour

8. Cusco: Short Guided Bus Tour

Meet your tour bus in the middle of Cusco's main square near the Inca statue. Board the bus and enjoy some amazing photo opportunities around the city. Travel down the main streets of Cusco, admire panoramic views from the bus, and meet an Andean shaman. Visit the impressive mountaintop Christ statue, the "Christo Blanco."

From Cusco: South Valley Villages and Archaeology Tour

9. From Cusco: South Valley Villages and Archaeology Tour

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Cusco, and then head to the beautiful Valle Sur with an English-speaking guide. Arrive at the archaeological site of Tipón, thought to have been a royal garden commissioned by the Inca god Viracocha. Learn more about the agricultural terraces created by the Incas and irrigated by an aqueduct on the sacred Pachatusan mountain. Take a closer look at other structures, such as the baths and temple complex to build a better understanding of the Inca civilization. Continue to the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta to explore the adobe complex built by the indigenous Huari people in around 700 to 900 AD. Marvel at the elaborate art of the Sistine Chapel of Peru in Andahuaylillas, including paintings from Escuela Cuzqueña. Return to Cusco via Saylla, where you can enjoy some delicious pork chicharrones or roasted guinea pig.

From Cusco: Full Day Private Tour to Machu Picchu

10. From Cusco: Full Day Private Tour to Machu Picchu

Spend a whole day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip from Cusco. Discover this famous mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history, and what daily life was like for its residents. The relaxed, non-strenuous pace of the journey is a great option for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers alike, with three different train travel options available. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transportation, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu, and the entrance fee to the site. Choose among three train options for the best experience, train with panoramic windows, train with panoramic windows plus balcony and normal train. Itinerary: After having breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will drive you on our private transport to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo, this is where you will board the selected train that runs through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a fantastic that goes from the Andes to the edge of the jungle in Aguas Calientes, this beautiful train trip lasts 1h 45min. Upon arrival in this small town, our guide will be waiting to assist you and take the bus that will run up to the door of the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the trip takes 30 minutes. We will arrive at the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, open wide your arms and feel the magic of this ancient place, enjoy the impressive view from the Inca citadel, walk with your guide through the main altars, streets. Take the classic photo from the highest part, surely it is a moment that you have been looking forward to, learn more about the history and architecture of this wonderful place. After the guided tour you can enjoy Machu Picchu on your own, you can take photos and explore the place freely. In the afternoon you will have time to have lunch and explore the town of Aguas Calientes, which has many restaurants and craft shops. At the indicated time according to your choice we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where our driver will wait for you with an ad and your name written, he will drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

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4.5 / 5

based on 1,487 reviews

A very nice visit to Cusco, surprising. We didn't expect anything and we had very nice views of the city, in addition to taking a typical shooter and a coke ceremony. Our guide AJ was very professional, spoke very good English. Frankly a very nice discovery, very pleasant.

Amazing tour. Guide was knowledgeable and spoke both English and Spanish throughout the tour. Saw a few Incan sites and visited an Altomisayoc who performed a 15 minute ceremony honoring Pachamama. That alone made the whole experience. Highly recommend.

Excellent tour, highly recommended, the first thing to do when you arrive in Cusco, very complete and a wonderful guide, with great knowledge, congratulations !!!

We have seen a lot. It's a good start to get an overview of the city. 2-3 stops give you an even deeper insight

Excellent experience and very cordial people To repeat it again