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Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins
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Centro Histórico
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Within the hours allocated are considered the hours of travel, which are approximately 2 hours of travel to the archaeological parks and 3 hours of visit to the archaeological park.
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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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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This half-day tour of Cusco offers a unique blend of history, culture, and architecture in the heart of the Andes. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will visit the city’s main attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the Inca temple of Qoricancha, and nearby archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about Cusco’s rich Inca and colonial heritage, discovering how the city beautifully combines ancient traditions with Spanish architecture. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore Cusco’s highlights in just a few hours, gain detailed insights into local culture, and capture memorable photos. With org...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
Round trip transportation
English or Spanish Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Qorikancha temple.
Entry to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay:
Other expenses not specified
Drop-off at the hotel
Itinerary
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Qorikancha
According to the indicated time we will start the tour from the main square to visit the archaeological sites.
Inside you will see smaller temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, maintaining the original stone foundations.
Outside there is gardens and fountains on the grounds of the temple of the sun.
30 minutes
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Sacsayhuaman
During the Inti Raymi the locals make offerings to Mother Earth using the sacred coca leaves. It consists of three superimposed platforms overlooking the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
40 minutes
3
Q'enqo
This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is excavated in the rock. In the upper part of the rock there are zigzag channels and in the interior there are small trapezoidal niches.
30 minutes
4
Puka Pukara
Enjoy a panoramic view of this archaeological site, which served as a military control center for the Incas. It is a red fortress due to the large quantity of iron contained in its rocks.
20 minutes
5
Tambomachay
You'll see aqueducts and fountains drawing water from nearby springs. This site was a center of water worship and adoration.
30 minutes
Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins
(4) Reviews
Centro Histórico
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This half-day tour of Cusco offers a unique blend of history, culture, and architecture in the heart of the Andes. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will visit the city’s main attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the Inca temple of Qoricancha, and nearby archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about Cusco’s rich Inca and colonial heritage, discovering how the city beautifully combines ancient traditions with Spanish architecture. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore Cusco’s highlights in just a few hours, gain detailed insights into local culture, and capture memorable photos. With org...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
Round trip transportation
English or Spanish Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Qorikancha temple.
Entry to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay:
