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Highlights
- Real-time experience streamed live from the outskirts of Cusco, Peru
- Get acquainted with fascinating details about Inca culture and religion
- Admire the famous terraces and well-fitting stone walls of the Saqsayhuaman fortress
Description
Saqsayhuaman, a Temple dedicated to the Sun God Inti, is one of the most fabulous sites built by the Inca civilisation in the heart of the Andes mountains of Peru. Located right on the outskirts of Cusco City and at the top of a difficult mountain, this religious complex is full of superlatives. It features the largest and heaviest stone blocks moved by the Incas from a nearby stone quarry to the current location of the site. Thousands of builders worked here for a little under a century to achieve one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Inca civilisation: a temple-like no other for extravagant ceremonies to please the Sun God.
In this Online Experience, we will enjoy panoramic views of Saqsayhuaman and admire its imposing stone architecture from up close. As we walk through the vast complex, I will share with you some fascinating details about the Inca religion and tell you the story of how elements from their architectural marvels ended up decorating the cathedral nearby. Together, we will explore the impressive doors and alleyways that date back to the heyday of the Inca civilisation and learn about the mysterious methods with which the workers transported the giant stone blocks used in their construction.
At the end of the tour, a fabulous view of the tiled roofs and colonial houses in Cusco city will await us. On a clear day, we may even be able to behold the snow-capped Mount Ausangate, which towers over Cusco at the height of 6,380 metres!
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- Please sign in to the Zoom app five minutes before the beginning of the experience
- This tour involves travelling to various places, and the internet connection may sometimes be weak. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions (only for outdoor tours)
- You can book this tour for 50 USD for a group of 3 screens or a private session for 100 USD for up to 10 screens by joining this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
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Growing up in remote Cusco, Juan Carlos Yanez was surrounded by Inca Ruins and high mountains, and the ancestral culture was a fascinating experience. It provided him with the inspiration to study and become a tour guide. He hence followed in the footsteps of his father, who is a very known tour guide ...the rest is history! He is enthralled by the other ancient cultures established in mountainous regions of the world, and he has traveled as a Tour Director to 33 countries. He continues to be fascinated by the parallels between all those cultures and how religion has played a big role in each of them.
Fredy Apaza Huarhua was brought up in Cusco city and has served as an official tour guide for the past 10 years. As a native Cusquenian with strong Inca beliefs, He is happy to share with you the facts and details of his culture and the beliefs of his ancestors. Join him to explore Cusco and learn about the architecture and world views of the Incas. He looks forward to seeing you on his tour!
William Ramos is a cultural tour guide in Cuzco-Peru. He is passionate about history, traditions, archaeology, and gastronomy tastings. He's been a tour guide for over 8 years, and he loves his job. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and ensuring that his guests see each place's highlights. He'll ensure that you'll get to maximize your time and enjoy it to the fullest everywhere you go. He wants to be sure his guests have the very best experience possible, helping them discover the special places that only a local guide would know about. He specializes in guided walking tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu. We can walk on the Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, and the Inca jungle tour, feeling the mystique way to discover Machu Picchu. He's been certified in Cusco-Peru as a specialized tour guide in adventure, culture, classic tours, families’ tours, and couple tours. He can fluently speak English and French.
From USD 50 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.