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Half-Day City Tour of Cusco

Cathedral CuscoSacsayhuaman

About this experience

Cusco Birthplace of the world

Striking and natural, Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. Stunning destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons can be seen in Choquequirao, Saysayhuamán, Kenko, PucaPucara, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, the Inca jewel built with the wisdom of the ancient Peruvians in an ecological environment. Captivating landscapes such as the Sacred Valley, where the mountains are clothed by terraces. Pictures villages where the past forms part of the present. Cusco really is the birthplace of the world.

Location: Andes mountain range in the south of Peru

Extension: 72,104 km2.

At a glance

  • Duration: 24 hr

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Half-Day City Tour of Cusco
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour24 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information)

Set aside 24 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended that you wear long pants

What is included

  • Professional tour guide in only one language (Spanish or English)
  • Tourist transportation

Not included

  • Entrance fee to Cathedral and to Qoricancha
  • Tourist Ticket for archeological sites outside the city.
  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • In front of the Cathedral of Cusco
  • Establishments within the Historic Center of Cusco

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Spanish — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Peru Andes Top

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tourist ticket (not included in the tour)
  • It is recommended that you wear long pants
  • Waterproof jacket or raincoat
  • Sunscreen 30 SPF or more.
  • Sun hat
  • Water
  • Camera and films

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 24 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Establishments within the Historic Center of Cusco
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. 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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