





Price
City Tour Cusco
Half Day
$ 89.00
group
+8 people
Difficulty
Easy
City Tour Cusco
Half Day
Immerse yourself in the essence of one of South America’s most fascinating cities. Cusco, cradle of the Inca Empire and a historical jewel of Peru, welcomes you on an unmissable City Tour that reveals centuries of history through its streets, temples, and monuments. This half-day tour offers an enriching experience where past and present coexist in perfect harmony, always accompanied by a professional guide who will bring each story and legend to life.
During the tour, you’ll visit the city’s main archaeological and colonial attractions, discovering how Inca architecture served as the foundation for Spanish construction, creating a unique legacy. Cusco is much more than a tourist destination: it’s an open-air museum where every stone tells a story and every corner holds ancestral significance.
You’ll stroll along cobblestone streets steeped in tradition, admire temples built upon ancient Inca palaces, and explore archaeological sites surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes. This City Tour is the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to Cusco, providing a glimpse into its historical and cultural significance and helping you acclimatize before venturing out on higher-altitude excursions like Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, or other wonders of the region.
Itinerary
- Hotel pick-up (historic center)
We begin the tour with a pick-up from your hotel located in the historic center of Cusco. Our guide will provide a general introduction to the city and the tour. - Qorikancha – Temple of the Sun
We will visit one of the most important religious centers of the Inca Empire. Here you will learn how the Incas worshipped the Sun and how the Spanish built the Convent of Santo Domingo on its foundations, creating an impressive cultural fusion. - Departure for the archaeological sites
We will board our tourist transport to head to the outskirts of Cusco. - Sacsayhuaman
Majestic ceremonial fortress famous for its enormous, perfectly fitted stone blocks. From here you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city. - Qenqo
Inca ceremonial center dedicated to religious rituals. Destaca por sus pasajes subterráneos y su altar de sacrificios. - Puka Pukara
An ancient military construction that served as a checkpoint and rest stop for Inca travelers. - Tambomachay
Known as the “Temple of Water”, it was a center dedicated to the worship of water and the rest of the Inca nobility. - Return to Cusco
We end the tour by returning to the city, dropping passengers off near the Plaza de Armas.
Includes
- Hotel pickup (historic center)
- Tourist transport
- Bilingual professional guide (Spanish / English)
- Bilingual professional guide (Spanish / English)Asistencia permanente
Does not include
- Cusco Tourist Ticket
- Entrance to the Cusco Cathedral
- Feeding
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Recommendations
- Wear comfortable and warm clothing (the weather changes during the day)
- Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Bring water and snacks
- Carry cash in soles for personal income and expenses
- Camera or cell phone with a charged battery