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Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced & Coricancha Tour

Activity provider: LimaTours
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    Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced & Coricancha Tour

    Activity provider: LimaTours

    From US$ 87 per person

    Get a glimpse into the great capital of the Incas. Unearth the rich history and heritage of the Inca Empire on this guided 4-hour tour.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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    Duration 4 hours
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    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English
    Pickup included
    • Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center. • This activity does not include pickup from private residences or Airbnb. If you stay in such accommodation, please contact us days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pickup.
    Private group

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Head uphill to explore the mega fortress of Sacsayhuamán
    • Visit the bohemian and artistic neighborhood of San Blas
    • Walk the narrow, cobbled streets of San Blas and see its colonial houses
    • Marvel at the religious complex of Coricancha
    • Learn about the history of Cusco from your guide
    Full description
    Discover Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas, declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Delve deeper into the rich history and heritage of the Inca Empire with a visit to San Blas, La Merced and Coricancha. Meet your guide and start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, a citadel on the northern outskirts of Cusco. See the massive fortress walls built with large stones. Learn about its military significance for the Inca Empire from your guide. Admire the beauty of this archaeological site. Return to the city and explore the neighborhood of San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility. Today it is a conglomerate of beautiful cobbled streets and popular among artisans. Then, visit the Cathedral located in Main Square. Continue to the church of La Merced, a masterpiece of modern Baroque style. Marvel at its beautiful interior courtyard, carved wooden ceilings, and imposing altars. Finally, visit Coricancha. Discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santo Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Learn how it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent after the arrival of the Spanish.
    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off
    • Professional bilingual tour guide
    • Touristic transportation
    • Admissions to Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha and La Merced Church.
    • Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC)
    • Gratuities
    • Snacks and drinks
    • Personal expenses
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form
    • Masks are required while indoors
    • All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
    • In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)

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    What to bring

    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Comfortable clothes

    Not allowed

    • Unaccompanied minors

    Know before you go

    • Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center
    • To visit Sacsayhuaman it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Tip is not included
    • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
    • People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This works for bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
    • Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other

    Product ID: 396160