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Cusco City Tour: Half Day Guided Tour to 7 Archaeological Sites
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Cusco
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the heart of Cusco’s Inca heritage on this half day city tour. Travel with a professional bilingual guide and comfortable transportation while exploring the most important archaeological sites around the city.
Visit iconic landmarks including Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the mysterious Q’enqo, the strategic Puka Pukara, and the Temple of Water at Tambomachay.
Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco while learning about Inca history, architecture, and traditions during this cultural journey.
Hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center and entrance fees (Partial Tourist Ticket) are included, making this tour a convenient and enriching introduction to ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional, bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)
Round-trip transportation in private tourist vehicle
First aid kit
Meals and snacks
Drinks or bottled water
Tips for guide or driver (optional)
Personal expenses
Cusco City Tour: Half Day Guided Tour to 7 Archaeological Sites
(4) Reviews
Cusco
About
Discover the heart of Cusco’s Inca heritage on this half day city tour. Travel with a professional bilingual guide and comfortable transportation while exploring the most important archaeological sites around the city.
Visit iconic landmarks including Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the mysterious Q’enqo, the strategic Puka Pukara, and the Temple of Water at Tambomachay.
Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco while learning about Inca history, architecture, and traditions during this cultural journey.
Hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center and entrance fees (Partial Tourist Ticket) are included, making this tour a convenient and enriching introduction to ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional, bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)
Round-trip transportation in private tourist vehicle
First aid kit
Meals and snacks
Drinks or bottled water
Tips for guide or driver (optional)
Personal expenses
Itinerary
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Cusco
Hotel Pickup in Cusco
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. A professional guide will welcome you and provide an overview of the day's adventure.
30 minutes
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Qorikancha
Qoricancha, Temple of the Sun:
Once the most sacred temple in the Inca Empire, Qoricancha was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. The walls were once covered in sheets of gold. Today, visitors can admire the masterful Inca stonework and its contrast with the colonial Santo Domingo Convent, built directly on top after the Spanish conquest.
45 minutes
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Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuamán, Ceremonial Fortress:
Located above Cusco, Sacsayhuamán is a massive Inca complex with enormous stone walls built with such precision that not even a blade fits between the stones. It served both military and ceremonial purposes and offers panoramic views of the city below.
45 minutes
4
Q'enqo
Q’enqo, Temple of Pachamama:
This small but mysterious site features labyrinth-like passages, ceremonial altars carved into solid rock, and a natural amphitheater. Q’enqo is believed to have been used for rituals dedicated to Mother Earth (Pachamama) and mummification ceremonies.
30 minutes
5
Puka Pukara
Puka Pukara, Inca Military Post:
Translated as “Red Fortress,” Puka Pukara is thought to have served as a military outpost and checkpoint for those entering Cusco. The reddish stones and elevated position gave it a strategic advantage.
30 minutes
6
Tambomachay
Tambomachay, Temple of Water:
Famous for its ceremonial fountains and aqueducts, Tambomachay is believed to have been a ritual bathing site for Inca nobility. The water still flows through the ancient channels today.
35 minutes
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Cusco
Return to Cusco
After visiting all the archaeological sites, you'll return comfortably to Cusco. The tour concludes at approximately 2:30 PM (morning tour) or 7:00 PM (afternoon tour), giving you free time to continue exploring the city on your own.
