Half Day City Tour in Cusco
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the historic capital of Peru with a half-day city tour in Cusco, perfect for first-time visitors. This cultural experience offers an opportunity to acclimate to the altitude while visiting key attractions. Discover the impressive Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán's massive stone walls, and the ceremonial site of Qenqo. Visit the military outpost Puka Pukara and the advanced water temple of Tambomachay, all while learning about Cusco's rich Inca heritage. - Half-day tour ideal for first-time visitors to Cusco - Visit key Inca sites including Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán - Learn about Inca culture and history with an expert guide - Perfect for acclimatizing to the altitude before further exploration
Inclusions
What's included
- Support during the tour
- Professional Guide
- Tourist transportation
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Food and Beverage
- Transfers outside the historic district
- Entrance fee to Qoricancha
- General Tourist Ticket
- Partial Tourist Ticket
Itinerary
The tour begins with hotel pick-up in Cusco, where you meet your guide and receive a brief introduction to the cultural journey. The first stop is Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, where you will see the fusion of Inca stonework and colonial architecture from the Santo Domingo convent. Next, visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive archaeological complex known for its massive stone blocks and panoramic views over Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, a ceremonial site with carved rock channels and underground chambers used for rituals. Then explore Puka Pukara, a former Inca military outpost with terraces and defensive structures. The final stop is Tambomachay, a sacred site dedicated to water, featuring fountains and advanced hydraulic systems. Return to Cusco, ending near the historic center—perfect to continue exploring the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Chullos Tours Peru
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2981 of 4460.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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