Historic City Tour and Cathedral

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the best of Cusco in just half a day. Explore iconic Inca sites, colonial landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes with expert local guides who bring the history, culture, and legends of the ancient Inca Empire to life.

What's Included

Enjoy free time to explore and take photos.
Full guided tour service
Professional Bilingual Tour Guide Spanish/English
Round trip transportation from Cusco to every attraction
Cusco Cathedral entrance ticket 8USD
Qoricancha entrance ticket 6USD
Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara entrance ticket 20USD
Personal Expenses and Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please wait in your hotel lobby, where one of our agents will meet you for pickup.

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco

    While waiting for the tour to begin, visitors can admire the impressive colonial architecture.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cusco Cathedral

    Admire the architecture of the Cusco Cathedral, located in Plaza de Armas, is a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture built on the foundations of an Inca palace. With massive wooden doors, intricate altars, and ornate facades, it showcases centuries of history and craftsmanship.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Qorikancha

    Visit Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). This ancient Inca temple was the most sacred site in the empire, dedicated to worshiping the sun. Today, it displays an impressive blend of Inca stonework and Spanish colonial architecture, revealing the clash of civilizations.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Sacsayhuaman

    Discover Sacsayhuamán. A monumental Inca fortress made of massive stone walls, some weighing over 100 tons! Located on a hill above Cusco, it offers breathtaking views of the city and is a key site for the annual Inti Raymi Festival.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Q'enqo

    Qenqo is an archaeological complex located just outside Cusco, known for its intricate rock carvings, underground tunnels, and ceremonial spaces.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Tambomachay

    Visit Tambomachay. Known as the Inca baths, this site features intricate water channels and aqueducts that still function today, believed to have been a ceremonial place for water worship

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Complejo Arqueologico Pukapukara

    Admire Puka Pukara. A red colored fortress that once served as a military outpost, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Andean landscape.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Cusco

    Return to Cusco

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Cusco Aventura

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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