This quite delightful half-day trip covers amazing places in and near town, representative of both the Inca and Spanish periods. Enjoy all the history and marvelous architecture of those spots with the best Cusco City Tour tips we can give visitors!
Tips on Weather and Clothing for the Cusco City Tour
Climate in Cusco. This region has two very defined weather terms: from April to October it is dry season and from November to March it is rainy season. If you are coming on rainy season, the temperature is mostly warm but there are not-so-frequent heavy, brief rains, some wind and sunny weather. Also, the natural scenery is much greener and you’ll find smaller crowds all around. On dry season, temperatures are much lower and the wind is stronger, but there isn’t any rain at all and sunlight is scarce. So in relation to clothing, this is what you should bring for the Cusco City Tour:
1. Rainy Season: waterproof cap, sunglasses, sunblock, t-shirt or shirt, warm jacket, water resistant pants, comfortable socks and preferably waterproof hking boots. Finally a rain poncho and umbrella. Wear casual, resistant clothes.
2. Dry season: Sun hat and wool hood (for the evening), shades, sunblock. Shirt, warm jacket, warm pants (we suggest you to layer up your clothes). Comfortable socks and also, preferably, jogging tennis shoes. Finally, wear casual, resistant clothes.
Additional Cusco City Tour Tips for 2019
- Bring a small backpack with basic items like: small towel, toilet or towel paper, antibacterial hand sanitizer, sunblock. Also, bottled water (only in reusable containers like a canteen or flask, due to the plastic ban), some snacks, some plastic bags for disposals (which must be also biodegradable)
- Have cash in soles (Peruvian money) because meals are not included and also we visit a typical market where you will find all kinds of Andean products and souvenirs
- Bring your photographic camera, for the Cusco City Tour covers top places in and around town: religious temples (both Inca and Spanish), Inca archaeological sites like the immense Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Tambomachay ritual center, Koricancha Temple (the most important of the empire), plus the very kind citizens, many of them still wearing Andean clothes, typical markets where you will find wonderful Inca souvenirs like textiles, pottery, and the city itself.
- Regarding altitude sickness, the best thing to do is to arrive a few days earlier, so most of the times your body will get used automatically to the lower oxygen in the air, and you will not feel tired, dizzy etc. One of the best tips is to drink plenty of water. If needed, coca leaves tea will supply a lot of energy and finally, there are over-the-counter pills which will get you going comfortably (but you have to ask your doctor first)
- Please, you will not be allowed in any case to: drink alcoholic beverages, use rude or vulgar language, use any stimulants, promote violence or fights. Smoking is allowed in open spaces, except for touring sites. Check our Code of Conduct for travelers.
- Bring your passport for entrance control at the tour attractions
- Do not trust strangers and always ask our professional, bilingual guide, it is the safe way
Lastly, the Cusco City Tour takes about 5 hours on the same day. You can surely extend your vacation by booking another of our top packages, like Machu Picchu (for example the 2-Day tour plus Huayna Picchu hike) or one of the amazing Inca Trails, like the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail. All our tours can be fully customized for total satisfaction, also they can be booked in a private way so you will have the great benefit of our exclusive attention and 5-star services.
Now that you have the best Cusco City Tour tips, give yourself a real treat and come visit this magical, energetic part of the world, meet their welcoming people who still keep many of the old Inca ways. Contact our professional staff for booking a top vacation!
