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Half-Day Cusco City Tour: Cathedral, Q’orikancha, Sacsayhuaman

About this experience

Cusco City Tour. If you are in the city of Cusco, explore the ancient capital and cradle of Peruvian history accompanied by a professional tour guide.
Stroll through the historic center, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the main square surrounded by impressive colonial buildings, walk through the beautiful streets originally designed by the Inca Empire that will transport you back in time. Discover the mysteries of the Sacsayhuaman fortress, a masterpiece never before seen and widely studied by scientists around the world.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr 30 min

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Half-Day Cusco City Tour: Cathedral, Q'orikancha, Sacsayhuaman
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 6 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Tickets to the Cathedral and Coricancha.
  • Top-level local guide who speaks English.
  • A driver and minivan only for your family
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Partial tourist ticket to visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.

Not included

  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

Half-day Cusco City Tour: Includes visits to the Cathedral, Q'orikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.

A professional guide and tourist mobility will pick you up at your hotel at 8:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. Begin your Cusco city tour at the main square and visit the Cathedral to admire the amazing religious decoration made of wood and precious metals. Next, marvel at the Jesuit church's beautiful facade. Continue walking along Loreto Street and visit the Sun's Temple (Q'oricancha) to admire the perfect harmony between Inca and colonial architecture. Then, leave the city to explore the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay, the Inca empire's emblematic and enigmatic works.

Finally, at 6:30 p.m., we will drop you off at your hotel or at Plaza Regocijo.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Traveler pick-up is included Our collection is included at no additional cost if your hotel, Airbnb or another is located near the historic center of Cusco.
  • For the shared tour, we only pick up from hotels near the center of Cusco. If your hotel is far away, the meeting point will be Plaza Regocijo. For the private tour, we pick up from all locations in Cusco.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Machu Picchu Hike Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr 30 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
For the shared tour, we only pick up from hotels near the center of Cusco. If your hotel is far away, the meeting point will be Plaza Regocijo.
For the private tour, we pick up from all locations in Cusco.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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