Cusco City Tour – Half Day
Explore the ancient capital of the Inca Empire with this fascinating Cusco City Tour. An experience that combines history, culture, and architecture, taking you through the city’s most emblematic sites and surrounding areas. From the majestic Temple of the Sun, Coricancha, to the imposing ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, each stop reveals the grandeur and legacy of the Incas. You’ll also discover the Plaza de Armas and its colonial churches, icons of historic Cusco. Ideal for those who want to experience the essence of the Andean world in just a few hours.
Cusco City Tour – Half Day
Half Day
LOCATION:
Cusco
AVAILABILITY:
Every day
PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL:
Easy
MAX. ALTITUDE:
3,700 m.a.s.l.
Trip Details
Day 1: Cusco City Tour (Half Day)
- Pick-up from your hotel at 1:00 p.m. and departure for the Temple of the Sun, Coricancha, where you can appreciate the fusion of Inca and colonial architecture.
- Visit to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing fortress with zigzag walls and enormous, perfectly fitted stone blocks.
- Continue to Q’enqo, a ceremonial center with passageways carved into the rock and altars dedicated to Inca rituals.
- Tour of Puka Pukara, an ancient military fortress that served as a lookout point and resting place for travelers.
- Visit to Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, with fountains and canals dedicated to worship and purification.
- Return to the city, ending the tour at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco around 6:30 p.m.
Included
- Professional bilingual guide specialized in Inca history and culture.
- Tourist transport to all the archaeological sites mentioned.
Not Included
- Entrance fees to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay (Cusco Tourist Ticket).
- Lunch or extra snacks.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned.
What To Bring
- Original passport or ID (needed for entrance tickets and the train).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Light jacket and rain poncho — the weather changes quickly in the Andes.
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Insect repellent (for Machu Picchu and the valley).
- Water and light snacks.
- Cash (soles) for entrance tickets, tips and local markets.
- Camera or phone with a spare battery.
Prices
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