Private Archaeological City Tour in Cusco - Half Day
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the main vestiges of the Inca civilization on a tour that combines history, archaeology, and culture in the heart of Cusco. During this half-day tour, you will visit important archaeological sites located around the city, in a private service with exclusive transportation and guide, which will allow you to explore each place with greater tranquility and flexibility. The tour includes Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, in addition to a special stop to get close to Peruvian llamas and alpacas. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide you with details about the history, architecture, and traditions that help to understand the importance of Cusco as one of Peru's main cultural destinations.
Inclusions
What's included
- Vehicle with air conditioning.
- Optional drop-off at your hotel in Cusco or at the Plaza de Armas, at the end of the tour.
- A bottle of water.
- Internet connection via satellite during transport.
- Certified professional tour guide in Spanish or Portuguese (one van per language)
- Comfortable transport.
What's not
- Tips are at the discretion of each traveler.
- Foods and drinks not mentioned previously.
- Entrance to archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay).
- Entrance to the Temple of Santo Domingo (Qorikancha).
Itinerary
In the heart of the historic center of Cusco is Qorikancha, known as the Temple of the Sun and one of the most important religious centers of the Inca Empire. During the visit, you will be able to see its Inca constructions and observe how the space was later integrated into the Convent of Santo Domingo.
Our next stop will be Sacsayhuamán, one of the most impressive archaeological complexes in Cusco. Their enormous stones, carefully fitted together, reveal the high level of knowledge of the Incas in engineering and construction. The site is located approximately 3,700 meters above sea level. The visit is done calmly, allowing you to enjoy the place and the guide's explanations.
A few minutes from Sacsayhuamán is Q'enqo, an important Inca ceremonial center. The site has rock formations, passages, and carved spaces that reveal part of the religious and ritual practices carried out by the Incas.
Following through the mountains, we will reach Puka Pukara, an archaeological site that presents characteristics similar to a fortress. It is believed that the place fulfilled functions of control, surveillance, and support for travelers arriving in Cusco. Located approximately 3,700 meters above sea level, Puka Pukara also offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Tambomachay is one of the most interesting examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. The complex is formed by carefully constructed channels, aqueducts, and water fountains, demonstrating the Inca knowledge of natural resource utilization. The site is located approximately 3,800 meters above sea level.
At the end of the tour, we will make a special stop at Munay Wasi Farm, where you can get close to some of the most characteristic species of the Andes, such as llamas and Peruvian alpacas. After the visit, you can be transferred to your hotel, as long as it is within the central route of Cusco, or to the Plaza de Armas, according to your preference and the service logistics. If your hotel is outside of this route, the tour will end in the same area where boarding took place or at a nearby point, according to the transfer route.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Viagens Machu Picchu
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old do not pay, as long as they do not occupy a seat of their own.
- We can include a child seat upon prior reservation, subject to availability and the number of passengers in the transport, for an additional cost.
- Since it is a walk in a high-altitude region, we recommend that travelers pay attention to how they feel and take the walk at a comfortable pace. Most of the route takes place at altitudes similar to or lower than those of Cusco.
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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.
Special offers in Cusco
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
![Private Tour 8 Day Sacred Valley, MachuPicchu, Rainbow Mountain]()
10% offFree cancellationPrivate Tour 8 Day Sacred Valley, MachuPicchu, Rainbow Mountain
from
$1,150$1,035![4 Days : Cusco || MachuPicchu || Rainbow Mountain || All Included ||]()
10% offFree cancellation
