Half-Day Cusco City Tour and 4 Ruins

Half-Day Cusco City Tour and 4 Ruins

"Explore Peru's historic capital city"
  • Price $ USD 15
  • Duration: Half Day
  • Physical Level Easy
  • Max Altitude 3700 m/12,139ft, Tambomachay
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Departures Daily Departures

Half-Day Cusco City Tour and 4 Ruins

"Explore Peru's historic capital city"
  • Price $ USD 15
  • Duration: Half Day
  • Physical Level Easy
  • Max Altitude 3700 m/12,139ft, Tambomachay
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Departures Daily Departures

Resumen

With our Half Day City Tour Cusco, explore the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and marvel at its amazing architectural, historical and cultural legacy. Visit the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Sun’s Temple / Qorikancha (golden enclosure), Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pukapuka and Tambomachay.

Places to visit: Cusco city, Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay

Itinerary at a Glance

  • 13:00 Cusco hotel → Main Square — Pickup and historic-center walk
  • 13:30 Cusco Cathedral — Guided cultural visit
  • 14:15 Qorikancha — Temple of the Sun
  • 15:15 Sacsayhuaman — Megalithic Inca complex
  • 16:15 Qenqo — Ceremonial site
  • 17:00 Puka Pukara — Inca control post
  • 17:30 Tambomachay — Water temple
  • 18:30 Cusco — Return to the hotel or Main Square

Highlights

  • Discover the astonishing ancient inca capital and cradle of Peruvian history.
  • In the Cathedral, admire the altarpiece and altar that is embossed with silver and gold.
  • Visit the Sun Temple and its sacred precincts.
  • Discover the enigmas of the Inca fortress of Sacsahuaman.
  • Take a Cusco city tour escorted by a professional local guide.

Half-Day Cusco City Tour and 4 Ruins

Half Day
Best Price
US$ 15 per person
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 15
Activity Level
Easy
Rating:
Limited permits available!

Detailed Itinerary

To begin your Half-Day Cusco city tour (6-hour). We will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time. First, explore the main square and contemplate the colonial buildings built on the Inca palaces walls. Next, take a walk inside the Cathedral, an emblematic work of the colonial era, and admire its beautiful religious ornamentation. Afterwards, walk through the original ancient Inca streets until you reach the Sun Temple or Qoricancha (golden enclosure), observe the beauty and the perfect combination of Andean and European culture.

Later, get away from the city to visit the Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay archaeological park. There takes a look at the mysterious construction of polygonal megalithic style with perfect inlays that amaze all scientists and visitors. Finally, after a 6-hour tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or at the main square.

Inclusions

What’s included in the Half Day Cusco City tour
  • Tourist minibus
  • English-speaking professional local guide
  • Group or Private Tour
What’s Excluded in the Half Day Cusco City tour
  • Entrance to the Cathedral (S/40 PEN). You can buy it at the same place
  • Entrance to Qoricancha (S/20 PEN). You can buy it at the same place
  • Entrance to Sacsayhuaman (S/70 PEN). It can be purchased at the same place
  • Personal items and medicines
  • Lodging
  • Food and beverages
  • Tips

Price List

Second option: Private Tour
6-Hour Cusco City Tour + 4 Ruins – Private Tour

Half-Day Private Cusco City Tour. This option is exclusive for you who prefer to do the tour with your couple, family or friends and don’t want to meet strangers. You can start your tour at any time, but the last time to start is at 13:00 hours. The price varies according to the number of people traveling together.

Pax number Price per person
1 Persons
$139.00 USD Inquiry Now
2-3 Persons
$70.00 USD Inquiry Now
4-5 Persons
$55.00 USD Inquiry Now
6 or + Persons
$45.00 USD Inquiry Now

Packing list

To make the Cusco City tour and 4 nearby archaeological sites, you must bring the following:

  • Personal documents (passport)
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat or cap
  • Personal items and medicines
  • Sorocho (pills for altitude sickness)
  • Raincoats (from November to April)
  • Cameras and others

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the Cusco city tour start?

In the shared tour we have 2 schedules: 9:00 hours and 13:00 hours and in the private tour, you can start at any time, but the last time is at 13:30 hours.

What places are visited in the Cusco city tour?

You will visit the most emblematic places of the city such as the main square, the cathedral, the temple of the Sun or Qoricancha (golden enclosure), the Sacsayhuaman archaeological park.

Where can I buy the tourist ticket for the Cusco city tour?

You can buy it at the tourist galleries on El Sol Av. #103.
Monday to Sunday 07:30 – 18:00 Hrs. and at the door of the places to visit.

How far in advance can I make a reservation for the Cusco city tour?

The last time to make a reservation is 2 hours before the tour starts.

What is the highest point to visit in the cusco city tour?

The highest place is Tambomachay, it is located at 3700msnm. so it is recommended to bring warm clothes.

How to Book

Recommendations

Recommendations for the Cusco City Tour.
  • We recommend you to be in Cusco one day before or you must make sure that your flight arrives in Cusco before 11 am.
  • Book the Cusco City tour in advance and the last time to make a reservation is 2 hours before the tour.
  • Before and upon arrival in Cusco, take pills for altitude sickness (soroche). At your hotel in Cusco also drink the coca leaves infusion, it will help you to acclimatize better and not feel too much the annoying headache, dizziness and vomiting.
  • In Cusco take warm clothes

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