Cusco City Tour- Half Day
CUSCO CITY TOUR
HALF DAY
Embark on a captivating journey through the historic and cultural treasures of Cusco on a city tour that unveils the rich heritage of this Peruvian gem. As you explore the city’s cobblestone streets, you will be transported back in time, discovering the remnants of the Inca civilization seamlessly blending with the colonial charm of Spanish architecture. In this half-day activity, you will visit the most important sites in and around Cusco city. This excursion is highly recommended when visiting Cusco as a welcome arrival.
Trip Details
SACSAYHUAMÁN – Q’ENQO – TAMBOMACHAY – PUKA PUKARA – QORIKANCHA – LUNCH
Sacsayhuamán: Marvel at the colossal ceremonial fortress overlooking Cusco, built with massive stone blocks so precisely fitted that not even a sheet of paper can slide between them.
Q’enqo: Explore this sacred limestone shrine carved directly into the rock, featuring winding channels, altars, and underground chambers used in Inca ritual ceremonies.
Tambomachay: Visit the Temple of Water, admired for its advanced hydraulic engineering and still-flowing Inca water channels.
Puka Pukara: Discover the Red Fortress, a military complex of terraces, towers, and plazas believed to have served as a strategic garrison and resting point along the royal road.
Qorikancha: Visit the revered Temple of the Sun, where the most sacred site in the Inca Empire meets Spanish colonial architecture in one of the most stunning and storied buildings in all of Peru.
Lunch: Conclude your tour with an included lunch in the heart of Cusco’s historic city center, the perfect way to end a morning full of history with a taste of Peruvian cuisine right in the soul of the ancient capital.
- 1 person 240 USD
- 2 people 195 USD per person
- 3 people 165 USD per person
- 4 people 140 USD per person
- 5 people 130 USD per person
- 6+ people 120 USD per person
- Private roundtrip transportation
- Professional bilingual English/Spanish guide
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
- Lunch in Cusco
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 or higher)
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho (between October – March)
- Winter jacket
- Water
- Camera
- Extra money