Cusco, Peru

Cusco City Tour – Half Day

4.9 (312)

0.5

Up to 16

3,700 m (12,139 ft)

Easy

Overview

About this tour

Explore the rich history of the Incan Empire on a guided half-day tour through Cusco's most significant archaeological and cultural sites.

What you'll experience

Visit the historic Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco.
Explore the Cusco Cathedral, a masterpiece of colonial architecture.
Discover Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, and its blend of Incan and Spanish architecture.
Tour the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress with its massive stone walls.
Visit the ceremonial site of Q'enqo, known for its carved rock formations.
See the military ruins of Puca Pucara.
Experience Tambomachay, the Incan water temple.

Day by day

Itinerary

Cusco City Exploration

Approximately 3 hours 3,700 m (12,139 ft)

Begin the tour at 1:00 PM with a pickup from your hotel. Visit the Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel by approximately 6:00 PM.

Time: Approximately 3 hours

Distance: Varies

Altitude: 3,700 m (12,139 ft)

Meals: None

Stay: Not included

Guided tour of Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral Visit to Qoricancha Temple Exploration of Sacsayhuaman fortress Tour of Q'enqo ceremonial site Visit to Puca Pucara military ruins Experience Tambomachay water temple