Cusco City Tour: Discover 7 Amazing Sites Near Cusco in Half Day

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

Discover the heart of Cusco’s Inca heritage on this exclusive half-day city tour.
Experience the journey with private, comfortable transportation and a professional bilingual guide who brings each site to life through captivating stories and deep cultural insights.

Visit five iconic Inca landmarks: the sacred Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the enigmatic Q’enqo, the strategic Puka Pukara, and the serene Temple of Water at Tambomachay. This tour perfectly blends history, architecture, and stunning panoramic views, all within a convenient schedule tailored to your day.

Enjoy hassle free hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center, flexible morning or afternoon departure times, and included entrance fees (including the Partial Tourist Ticket). Ideal for travelers seeking an immersive, informative, and comfortable introduction to the wonders of Cusco.

What's Included

Professional, bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)
Entrance ticket to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
Round-trip transportation in private tourist vehicle
Partial Tourist Ticket: covers Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara & Tambomachay
Meals and snacks
Drinks or bottled water
Tips for guide or driver (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

We offer pickup from hotels located in the historic center of Cusco. If your hotel is outside this area, we will provide a nearby meeting point after booking. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your guide or driver will be waiting for you there with a sign displaying your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco

    Hotel Pickup in Cusco Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. A professional guide will welcome you and provide an overview of the day's adventure.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Qoricancha, Temple of the Sun: Once the most sacred temple in the Inca Empire, Qoricancha was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. The walls were once covered in sheets of gold. Today, visitors can admire the masterful Inca stonework and its contrast with the colonial Santo Domingo Convent, built directly on top after the Spanish conquest.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sacsayhuaman

    Sacsayhuamán, Ceremonial Fortress: Located above Cusco, Sacsayhuamán is a massive Inca complex with enormous stone walls built with such precision that not even a blade fits between the stones. It served both military and ceremonial purposes and offers panoramic views of the city below.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Q'enqo

    Q’enqo, Temple of Pachamama: This small but mysterious site features labyrinth-like passages, ceremonial altars carved into solid rock, and a natural amphitheater. Q’enqo is believed to have been used for rituals dedicated to Mother Earth (Pachamama) and mummification ceremonies.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Puka Pukara

    Puka Pukara, Inca Military Post: Translated as “Red Fortress,” Puka Pukara is thought to have served as a military outpost and checkpoint for those entering Cusco. The reddish stones and elevated position gave it a strategic advantage.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Tambomachay

    Tambomachay, Temple of Water: Famous for its ceremonial fountains and aqueducts, Tambomachay is believed to have been a ritual bathing site for Inca nobility. The water still flows through the ancient channels today.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Cusco

    Return to Cusco After visiting all the archaeological sites, you'll return comfortably to Cusco. The tour concludes at approximately 2:30 PM (morning tour) or 7:00 PM (afternoon tour), giving you free time to continue exploring the city on your own.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Go Xplore Peru

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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

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