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San Pedro, Cusco

Tunupa Restaurant

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Machu PicchuAttraction in Urubamba, Peru

Sacred ValleyAttraction in Cusco Region, Peru

MorayAttraction in Maras, Peru

Humantay LakeAttraction in Anta, Peru

Maras Salt MinesAttraction in Maras, Peru

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour
4.2941175 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.2941175 out of 5 stars
119 reviews

Striking and natural, Cusco's history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. See ancient temples, sacred spaces, and ruins in the city of Cusco — the birthplace of the world.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. If your hotel is not accessible by vehicle, or if you are staying in private accommodation, you’ll be provided with the nearest meeting point.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Annabel – Dominican Republic

Silvia is so good and very patient with our kids. If you only have half day to know Cusco I recommend this tour.

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Prithvi – United States

Our guide was an expert and was able to answer my many curious questions. Pick up and drop off were great too. Our guide was engaging and had many stories to tell too. It was a small group and that was helpful too. They managed the transportation via two different vehicles but our guide made it seamless. Excellent day in Cusco.

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Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    Centro Histórico

  • Van

    (40 minutes)

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    Q'enco Archaeological Complex

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Tambomachay

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Saksaywaman

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Coricancha

    Guided tour (1 hour)

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    Cusco Cathedral

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Plaza Mayor del Cusco

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See stunning destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons
  • Start your tour with a visit to the Basilica Cathedral, built in 1560
  • Visit many ancient temples and sites where civilization began

Full description

Start your tour with pickup from your Cusco hotel. On this half-day trip you’ll stop at Qenqo Temple, a natural rock formation that became a ceremonial center. See Puca Pucara, a site of military ruins, and the remains of guard posts, staircases, streets, houses and courtyards.

Carry on to Sacsayhuaman, which chroniclers believe was a solar shrine built by the last dynasties of the Incas. This temple was built with large blocks of limestone to protect the city from the attacks of invaders from the East or Antis. Finally, visit Tambomachay, located 9 kilometers outside of the city, known as the baths of the Incas because of the shape of its water source. This site could also have been a temple dedicated to the cult of water and purification.

With afternoon departures, you’ll also have the chance to visit the UNESCO-listed Basilica Cathedral and the temple of Coricancha. The temple’s perfect architecture and stone construction reflect the fact that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire.

Includes

  • Tourist transportation
  • Professional, bilingual guided tour (Spanish / English)
  • Entrance fee to the cathedral (40 soles)
  • Entrance fee to Coricancha (15 soles)
  • Tourist ticket for archaeological sites outside the city (70 soles)
  • Tips (optional)

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Passport
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • During the morning tours only the following 4 archaeological sites are visited: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Visits to the cathedral and Coricancha are not included.
  • It is recommended that you wear long pants, bring a sun hat and water
  • Bring a waterproof jacket or raincoat
  • Wear sunscreen with 30 sun protection factor or more

From $17 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 119 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Annabel – Dominican RepublicAugust 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Silvia is so good and very patient with our kids. If you only have half day to know Cusco I recommend this tour.
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Prithvi – United StatesJune 20, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide was an expert and was able to answer my many curious questions. Pick up and drop off were great too. Our guide was engaging and had many stories to tell too. It was a small group and that was helpful too. They managed the transportation via two different vehicles but our guide made it seamless. Excellent day in Cusco.
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Rodrigo – BrazilJune 2, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour guide Clara is charming, attentive, has incredible details of Cisco and Inca life. And has much energy to go through the tour. It is challenging tour given many places we visit. Congratulations for having her in you team. The driver is attentive and guide us well and safe

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