Cusco City Tour Half Day Trip

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Experience the perfect introduction to the ancient capital of the Inca Empire with our Cusco City Tour Half Day, a comprehensive and enriching journey through the city’s most iconic religious, historical, and archaeological landmarks. This Cusco half day tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore the best of Cusco’s heritage in a short amount of time while enjoying a fully guided, informative, and easy city exploration. Your adventure begins in the heart of the city at the Plaza de Armas, the cultural and political center of ancient and modern Cusco. From there, your expert guide will lead you on a fascinating blend of Cusco colonial and Inca tour experiences, showcasing the impressive architecture and timeless stories that define this UNESCO World Heritage gem.
One of the main highlights is the Qoricancha and Sacsayhuamán tour, where you will visit the revered Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)—once the most sacred site in the Inca world—and the monumental Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán, celebrated for its massive stone walls and breathtaking viewpoints over the city. The tour also includes visits to key archaeological sites just outside the city, offering a deeper look into Cusco’s ancient engineering and cultural legacy.
Designed as a Cusco religious and Inca sites tour, this itinerary provides insight into the city’s blending of Spanish colonial architecture with the enduring foundations of the Inca civilization. Whether you're starting your Peru journey or diving deeper into Andean history, this Cusco guided city walk offers a rich and immersive experience.
This Cusco archaeological sites tour is perfect for visitors looking for a brief yet comprehensive overview of Cusco’s most important sites, making it one of the top choices for Cusco half day sightseeing and a popular option for Cusco small-group city tours.
Discover the best of Cusco in a half-day city tour! Explore Sacsayhuamán, Qorikancha, the Cusco Cathedral, and more. Perfect for history lovers and photographers​ Explore the charm and rich culture of Cusco with a guided city tour. Visit Cusco’s most iconic monuments and historic sites, including the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Discover what makes Cusco a unique destination and immerse yourself in its history and culture on this guided city tour.

Itinerary City Tour In Cusco Economic 5 HoursOur transfer will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point of your tour. We offer two options: the morning tour runs from approximately 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and the afternoon tour runs from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The tour begins at Cusco Cathedral, adorned with intricate woodwork, impressive altars, and beautiful paintings by local artists from the Cusco School, which incorporate hidden elements of indigenous thought.
Next, we will take a short walk through the historic center to Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. According to historical accounts, entering this site required fasting and going barefoot, as it was considered a sacred sanctuary dedicated to the deities of the Sun, Moon, Stars, Rainbow, Thunder, and Lightning. Here, you’ll admire the exquisite stonework of the Incas, with intricate stone-cutting techniques that remain stable to this day despite earthquakes.
After visiting Qoricancha, we'll board transportation to Sacsayhuaman, located 3 km from the city of Cusco. The esplanade of Sacsayhuaman offers a panoramic view of the city of Cusco. Sacsayhuamán was built with massive limestone blocks weighing between 25 and 130 tons. Comprising three terraces stacked in a zigzag pattern, this site served as a gathering place for festivals like Warachikuy and Inti Raymi due to its expansive size.
We will also visit Q'enqo, which means “labyrinth” in Quechua. Located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, it showcases limestone rock structures sculpted over 500 meters, accompanied by formations that historians believe were used for astronomical, religious, embalming, and mummification purposes.
Next, we'll explore Puca Pucara, derived from the Quechua words "Puka” (red) and “Pukara” (fortress). Translating to “red fortress,” this was a strategic location for controlling and monitoring access to and from the Imperial City of Cusco. It served as a territorial border to demarcate regions and establish travel regulations.
As the final destination of this tour, we will visit Tambomachay, a resting place located 9 km from the city of Cusco. It's known as the “Inca Baths” due to its water sources or the “Waters of Eternal Youth” due to its constant flowing waters. The city tour concludes at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas (Main Square).

• Transfers in tourist transportation.

• Assistance during the whole tour.

• Professional guided tour, English — Spanish.

• All entrance tickets to archaeological sites and tourist attractions mentioned in the tour.

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After the tour, take a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can admire the craftsmanship of Cusco artisans in local shops. You can also indulge in Peru’s renowned cuisine at local restaurants, or simply relax on a bench in the Plaza de Armas, enjoy the scenery, and capture the classic photo to remember your visit—all in a warm atmosphere despite the chilly Cusco nights. If you enjoy nightlife, you’ll find many clubs and bars around the square, filled with both tourists and locals ready to have fun.

Prices Per Person: 2026

1 person: US$220.00 per person
2 people: US$140.00 per person
3 people: US$130.00 per person
4 people: US$120.00 per person
5 people: US$110.00 per person
6 people: US$100.00 per person
7+ people: US$90.00 per person.