About this experience
Discover the best of Cusco in just half a day. Explore iconic Inca sites, colonial landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes with expert local guides who bring the history, culture, and legends of the ancient Inca Empire to life.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Cusco Cathedral Guide
Plan a rewarding visit to Cusco Cathedral with its key artworks, ticket options, visiting advice, worship etiquette, and accessibility considerations.
Cusco Airport to Historic Center Transportation Guide
Compare taxis, pre-booked transfers, hotel pickups, and locally verified public transport for the trip from Cusco Airport to the Historic Center. Learn how to confirm fares, allow for traffic, handle narrow streets, and
Best Hotels in Cusco Historic Center
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What is included
- Enjoy free time to explore and take photos.
- Full guided tour service
- Professional Bilingual Tour Guide Spanish/English
- Round trip transportation from Cusco to every attraction
Not included
- Cusco Cathedral entrance ticket 8USD
- Qoricancha entrance ticket 6USD
- Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara entrance ticket 20USD
- Personal Expenses and Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
While waiting for the tour to begin, visitors can admire the impressive colonial architecture.
Admire the architecture of the Cusco Cathedral, located in Plaza de Armas, is a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture built on the foundations of an Inca palace. With massive wooden doors, intricate altars, and ornate facades, it showcases centuries of history and craftsmanship.
Visit Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). This ancient Inca temple was the most sacred site in the empire, dedicated to worshiping the sun. Today, it displays an impressive blend of Inca stonework and Spanish colonial architecture, revealing the clash of civilizations.
Discover Sacsayhuamán. A monumental Inca fortress made of massive stone walls, some weighing over 100 tons! Located on a hill above Cusco, it offers breathtaking views of the city and is a key site for the annual Inti Raymi Festival.
Qenqo is an archaeological complex located just outside Cusco, known for its intricate rock carvings, underground tunnels, and ceremonial spaces.
Visit Tambomachay. Known as the Inca baths, this site features intricate water channels and aqueducts that still function today, believed to have been a ceremonial place for water worship
Admire Puka Pukara. A red colored fortress that once served as a military outpost, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Andean landscape.
Return to Cusco
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait in your hotel lobby, where one of our agents will meet you for pickup.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Aventura
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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