Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins

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

This half-day tour of Cusco offers a unique blend of history, culture, and architecture in the heart of the Andes. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will visit the city’s main attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the Inca temple of Qoricancha, and nearby archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.

Throughout the tour, you will learn about Cusco’s rich Inca and colonial heritage, discovering how the city beautifully combines ancient traditions with Spanish architecture. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore Cusco’s highlights in just a few hours, gain detailed insights into local culture, and capture memorable photos. With organized transportation and an expert guide, the experience is comfortable, educational, and an ideal introduction to Peru’s historic capital

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
Round trip transportation
English or Spanish Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Qorikancha temple.
Entry to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay:
Other expenses not specified
Drop-off at the hotel

Meeting and pickup

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

Meeting point: Plaza de Armas, door of the cathedral, under the clock.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    According to the indicated time we will start the tour from the main square to visit the archaeological sites. Inside you will see smaller temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, maintaining the original stone foundations. Outside there is gardens and fountains on the grounds of the temple of the sun.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Sacsayhuaman

    During the Inti Raymi the locals make offerings to Mother Earth using the sacred coca leaves. It consists of three superimposed platforms overlooking the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Q'enqo

    This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is excavated in the rock. In the upper part of the rock there are zigzag channels and in the interior there are small trapezoidal niches.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Puka Pukara

    Enjoy a panoramic view of this archaeological site, which served as a military control center for the Incas. It is a red fortress due to the large quantity of iron contained in its rocks.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Tambomachay

    You'll see aqueducts and fountains drawing water from nearby springs. This site was a center of water worship and adoration.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Within the hours allocated are considered the hours of travel, which are approximately 2 hours of travel to the archaeological parks and 3 hours of visit to the archaeological park.
Supplied by Ausangate trail

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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