Just landed in Cusco? Our Cusco City Tour (Half Day), led by an experienced local guide, offers the best introduction to the city, its culture, and its history.
Cusco, the captivating ancient capital of the Inca Empire, serves as the gateway to one of the wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. It’s the perfect place to experience the blend of two cultures and architectures (Incan and Spanish). The Cusco City Tour is a must when visiting Cusco and is often one of the first highlights for all tourists. From the bustling San Pedro Market to historic sites, Cusco has a unique look and feel that sets it apart from the rest of Peru.
This tour includes the following attractions:
At the end of the tour, we will return to the city of Cusco, where the transport will drop you off 2 to 3 blocks from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas.
After picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time, we will head by minibus to the Plaza de Armas, where the Cusco Cathedral is located. We will enter the city’s most important temple to marvel at its architecture and artistic wealth. Did you know that many of its decorative elements are made with Inca gold? We will spend approximately 45 minutes here.
Later, we will take an 8-minute walk to the nearby Temple of Qoricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun. This majestic place, with an exact construction date still unknown, was one of the most important religious centers of the Inca Empire. Additionally, it represents one of the finest examples of the fusion between Inca and Spanish cultures. Once inside, you will soon discover why! We will spend around 35 minutes here.
Following our visit (around 3:30 pm), we’ll board the minibus again to head to Cusco’s four ruins: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. After a half-hour ride, we will reach the Sacsayhuamán fortress. Here, we’ll enjoy a guided tour to learn why it’s considered the Inca’s greatest architectural achievement. We will spend approximately 1 hour in Sacsayhuamán, where the guide will explain the site’s significance, lead you to key points, and allow time for photos.
Next, the minibus will take us to the Qenqo shrine (about a 5-minute drive), one of the most important sanctuaries of the era, and to the lookout Puca Pucara, known as the Red Fortress. Finally, we’ll visit Tambomachay, also called the Inca Bath, where the Incas held water worship ceremonies. We’ll spend 15 to 20 minutes at Qenqo.
After visiting the most essential sites in Cusco and its surroundings, we will drop you off near the Plaza de Armas after four and a half hours of exploration.
This tour requires a General Tourist Ticket or a Partial Tourist Ticket, as well as an entry ticket to the Cathedral and an entry ticket to Qoricancha. For more information on Tourist Tickets, see the ‘Recommended to Bring’ tab.
If you plan to visit most of the major tourist sites in Cusco during your stay, we recommend purchasing the General Tourist Ticket to save on entry costs and simplify your trip.
To purchase your Tourist Ticket, as well as tickets to the Cathedral and Qoricancha, you’ll need Peruvian Soles.
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