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Full Day City Tour Cusco

About this experience

If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure in Cusco, our City Tour is your gateway to the heart of this ancient Inca capital. Explore stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture as you visit Cusco's most iconic landmarks, including Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara.

Led by expert guides, this tour will take you on a journey through time, revealing hidden stories and breathtaking views. Don’t miss out—book your spot today and experience the magic of Cusco like never before!

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr

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Full Day City Tour Cusco
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Professional tour guide in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
  • Agency services
  • Round-trip Tourist transportation

Not included

  • Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay (partial ticket)
  • Cathedral
  • Qoricancha
  • Food, drinks and snacks.

Itinerary and highlights

Next, we will head to Qoricancha, which in Quechua means "Temple of Gold." It was the first temple built by the Incas, which was formerly covered in large quantities of gold and silver.

We will leave the city of Cusco to visit the Saqsayhuaman complex, famous for its huge megalithic stones weighing over 150 tons. During the Inca Empire, it was considered the Temple of Lightning, dedicated to "the god Illapa."

Next, we will visit the Q'enqo temple, a place dedicated to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) where you can see intricate stone carvings.

Afterward, we will arrive at the impressive Inca fortress, Puka Pukara, which means "Red Fortress" in Quechua due to the reddish stone structures that make up its walls and buildings.

Finally, we will reach Tambomachay, where you will see the sacred temple dedicated to water worship, which likely also served as a purification bath for Inca rulers.

In the late afternoon, we will return to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel or, if you prefer, at the Plaza de Armas.
Note: The remaining time is for the round tour and time spent sightseeing or explorations.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The pickup for all passengers will take place between 12:30hrs and 13:00hrs at hotels located near the historic center of the city of Cusco.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Peru Grand Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The pickup for all passengers will take place between 12:30hrs and 13:00hrs at hotels located near the historic center of the city of Cusco.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 2+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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