The Cusco City Tour, half day, is a must for any visitor in Peru! It is a wonderful trip to places full of beauty and history, both Inca and Spanish! Here we will go through the FAQ so you will have the best experience at the capital of the ancient empire!
1. Should I worry about altitude sickness?
Surely a FAQ about the Cusco region, but not to cause much worry. This manifests as symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness, tiredness and so on, but not necessarily affects everyone. It happens because beyond some elevations, oxygen in the air becomes scarce, which causes the discomforts. The best thing to do is arriving a few days earlier so the body can automatically acclimatize to Cusco City’s altitude. Drinking much water and coca leaves tea is also of great help. Finally, there are pills which few people need to use but are highly effective. With these measures you will be alright to enjoy the tour.
2. Will I have to buy the entrance tickets to the sites myself, waiting on long lines?
Not at all. All entrance tickets to all places to visit on the Cusco City Tour are included in the package. Moreover, we buy special tourist tickets which are much cheaper than the regular ones. This is another advantage of doing the Cusco City Tour with us, for it saves you money and time.
3. What should I wear?
This is a FAQ for sure. It depends on the time of the year you are coming here. If you are coming on rain season, which goes from November to March, it is mainly warm but as there are occasional showers, it’s good to bring a rainproof jacket or rain poncho. Also a light jacket for the wind. On dry season (April to October), weather is cold but no rain at all, you should bring a warm jacket. A hat or cap and sunglasses throughout the year will also be very useful.
4. What kinds of places will we be visiting?
We will visit the most important, beautiful and historical places in and around Cusco City, like the Koricancha temple, the mighty Cathedral built by the Spanish, the imposing Sacsayhuaman fortress and the Tambomachay water goddess worship site, among others. Surely a complete traveling experience!
5. What types of guides do you provide?
All our guides are born in Cusco, are professional and licensed, fluent in Spanish, Quechua and English. They have extensive experience on touring and native, vast knowledge about Andean history, civilization and archaeology.
6. Will I be allowed to take pictures and/or film?
Yes you will be able to take amazing pictures and film at the places visited! Our professional guide will be always there available to direct you to the most important spots.
7. How are we going to travel to the tour’s attractions?
The travelling will be done on a comfortable bus, to all the places included in this wonderful Cusco City tour.
8. Are meals included?
No, they are not included, but since the tour begins at 1:45 pm and ends at around 6:30 pm, you can have lunch before, then pack some snacks, bottled water for the tour and after it have dinner at your hotel.
9. How often do you do this tour?
We have daily departures available for the Cusco City Tour, throughout the year.
10. Can I customize aspects of this tour? Or book it as a private package?
Yes, you can do both. The Cusco City Tour can be personalized to suit your additional or particular expectations about visiting Cusco. Also, it can be booked as a private tour, so our 5-star service will be entirely at your disposal.
After reading this FAQ article about the Cusco City Tour, you are ready to enjoy this great vacation experience in a place with a quite rich history and architecture.
Finally, you can extend your vacation with a Machu Picchu tour or any of the top packages posted on this website. For example, you may want to read our Lake Titicaca 1 Day FAQ, to know more about this great option. Contact our professional staff for booking!
