Deluxe tour to Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced Church, Cathedral & Coricancha
You will start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas (declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) erected in the fifteenth century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones whose transfer and carving is still a mystery. Return to the city and visit the neighbourhood 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 the Main Square. Its construction began in 1560. Thousands of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Then, visit the hurch of La Merced, a masterpiece of modern baroque style. Marvel at its beautiful interior courtyard, carved wooden ceilings and imposing altars. Finally yo will visit Coricancha, also known as ´The Temple of the Sun´ (QuriKancha; golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
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What's included in Deluxe tour to Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced Church, Cathedral & Coricancha
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Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuamán is one of the most incredible buildings in the world. It began to be built during the Inca Pachacutec government in the XV century. Approximately more than 20 thousand men extracted the stones from the nearby quarries and transferred them 20 kilometers to the hill in the city of Cusco.
San Blas
San Blas, it's a traditional neighborhood. Handicraft shops as well as workshops of the most famous artisans of Cusco are located at San Blas. It is famous for its beautiful cobbled streets and white houses.
Cusco Cathedral
The Cusco Cathedral has countless works from the Cusqueña school, combining the styles of European devotional painting of the 17th century, with the symbolism of indigenous artists from the Andes of Cusco.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Admissions to Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha and La Merced Church.
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
- Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC).
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
- Snacks and beverages.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
- To visit Sacsayhuaman it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC).
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
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- After your booking, it is mandatory to send to [email protected]: hotel name and address for pickup. - For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to [email protected] - Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 997516250 - (51) 989397881, or send an email to [email protected]
