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
Plan your experience
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
Cusco Cathedral Guide
Plan a rewarding visit to Cusco Cathedral with its key artworks, ticket options, visiting advice, worship etiquette, and accessibility considerations.
Sacsayhuaman Guide for First Timers
Plan a first visit to Sacsayhuaman with practical guidance on current hours, Cusco Tourist Ticket options, routes from central Cusco, accessibility, site rules, and combining the nearby archaeological sites.
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.
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For the private tour, we pick up from all locations in Cusco.
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