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Explore Cusco Highlights in a Half Day City Tour

Plaza de armas de la ciudad del CuscoSacsayhuamanqenqoqoricanchatambomachay

About this experience

The Cusco City Tour is an unmissable experience to get to know the historical and cultural richness of this fascinating city, former capital of the Inca Empire. During this tour, visitors have the opportunity to explore a unique blend of archaeological ruins and colonial architecture.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr

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Explore Cusco Highlights in a Half Day City Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (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

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Landing and facility fees
  • entrance tickets (BTG 130 SOLES - BTP 70 SOLES)
  • services not mentioned

Itinerary and highlights

We head to Qorikancha, an ancient Inca temple dedicated to the sun god, Inti. This place is famous for its excellent Inca engineering and impressive stone walls, which were covered with gold. Today, the convent of Santo Domingo stands over the ruins, showing the fusion of Inca and colonial cultures.

A few minutes from the center of Cusco, we will visit Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress famous for its huge stones weighing up to 120 tons. This site offers a panoramic view of the city and an impressive display of Inca engineering. Here we will learn about its function as a ceremonial center and defense.

A ceremonial center related to rituals related to the earth and the dead.

An old military construction that served as a control for the passage of travelers.

A complex related to water, known as the “Baño del Inca” (Inca Bath), which shows Inca hydraulic engineering.

Meeting and pickup information

  • the pick up wil be in Plaza de armas.
  • be ready at the indicated time, the guide will contact you minutes before arriving at the pick-up point.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Machupicchu Tours Peru

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?
be ready at the indicated time, the guide will contact you minutes before arriving at the pick-up point.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. 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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