Cusco City tour Half Day
Half Day
FROM
20 USD
PER PERSON
Duration
5 HOURS
Tour Type
DAILY TOUR
Group Size
2 -18 PEOPLE
Difficulty level
EASY TO MODERATE
Language
ENGLISH SPANISH
DESCRIPTION
Cusco 4 Ruins Tour
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Cusco with a fast and essential tour that connects you with the most impressive Inca sites. This Half-Day City Tour is the perfect way to kickstart your acclimatization while discovering ancestral wisdom.
Highlights of Your Journey:
- Qorikancha (The Temple of the Sun): Visit the most sacred complex of the Tahuantinsuyo, where precise Inca architecture and colonial majesty meet. See how the Santo Domingo Convent was built atop the foundations of the ancient gold temple.
- The Imposing Sacsayhuamán: Explore the ceremonial fortress, famous for its cyclopean walls and stones carved with astonishing engineering. Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco city from above.
Rituals and Mysteries: Discover the key archaeological sites:
- Qenqo: A fascinating temple carved into living rock, used for ceremonies and rituals.
Puca Pucara: - The remains of a fortress and tambo (resting place) that guarded the Inca trail.
Tambomachay: - Known as the “Baths of the Inca,” a site dedicated to the cult of water.
Quick Facts:
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Focus: 100% Inca history and architectural fusion.
Ideal for: Your first or second day of travel to aid in acclimatization.
The History That Acclimatizes. Essential, Quick, and Epic.”
“Your half-day Inca immersion. Perfect for your arrival in Cusco, without the fatigue of a full-day trek.”. If you’re looking for more options, we recommend the Sacred Valley Tour. Contact our operators for more information.
LET YOURSELF BE INSPIRED!
Cusco City tour Half Day
OUR
Itinerary
We have 02 schedules (You can choose the most convenient time according to your travel itinerary ):
1:00 PM Hotel Pickup and Departure.
- We pick you up from your hotel or meeting point in central Cusco to begin the tour.
1:30 PM Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun).
- Guided visit to the most important spiritual center of the Inca Empire, where the Santo Domingo Convent was built over the ancient gold-covered walls.
2:30 PM Sacsayhuamán:
- Drive up to the colossal fortress. You will explore the impressive cyclopean walls, learn about its military engineering, and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city.
3:30 PM Qenqo.
- Visit this enigmatic Inca ceremonial center, famous for its underground altar and labyrinthine channels carved into living rock.
4:00 PM Puca Pucara:
- Exploration of the ancient “Red Fortress,” an Inca military checkpoint and tambo (resting place).
4:30 PM Tambomachay:
- Tour of the “Inca’s Baths,” a site dedicated to the cult of water that showcases impeccable, still-functioning hydraulic engineering.
5:30 PM Return to Cusco:
- Drive back to the city center from the archaeological sites.
6:00 PM Arrival and End of the Tour:
- The tour concludes near the Plaza de Armas or your hotel, leaving you free to rest or have dinner.
TOUR
Includes/Excludes
- Pick up from your Hotel.
- Round trip transportation.
- Guide service in Spanish – English Group.
- Pre-tour assistance.
- A unique experience, created by Cúltural Perú Tours.
- Tips
- Hotel night in Cusco.
- Entrance to Qoricancha (S/. 20 Per person),
- Tourist ticket Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka – Pukara y Tambomachay. (S/. 70 Per person).
- Bring original passport “With expiration date not less than 7 months”.
- Use sneakers or light/tennis shoes.
- Bottle of water “canteen”.
- Drink plenty of fluids during your excursions.
- Raincoat (long poncho) in the rainy season.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Long pants.
- Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags.
- Medicine and/or personal items (liquid for contact lenses).
- Camera or camcorder and films.
- Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins in soles or dollars.
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking time, as well as stairs.
- Some of the places you will visit are about 3800 meters above sea level, higher than the city of Cusco.
- There will be stops at local artisan souvenir shops so you can browse and shop, if you like.
CONSULT
Prices
The price is per person. Request our seasonal offers and promotions for last minute bookings. If you have questions regarding prices, destinations or the tour, we will be happy to assist you. Write to us at info@culturalperu.com, you can also contact us at:
Cell phone – WhatsApp: +51 974 995090.
IMPORTANT
- For reservations 3 months in advance request a special discount.
- For groups larger than 4 people, contact us to send you a special price.
OFFERS
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GROUP SERVICE
PRICE PER PERSON - Minimum 02 people
Cusco City tour Half Day Prices
- Includes tourist transport.
- Group guide (Bilingual)
TOUR IN PRIVATE SERVICE
PRICE PER PERSON - Minimum 02 people
Cusco City tour Half Day Prices
- Incluye Transporte turísticos
- Tourist ticket.
- Entrance ticket to the Koricancha temple.
- Guia (Privado) Bilingue.
CONTACT
Reservation
From
20 USD
Contáct us
You have a question?
Do not hesitate on calling us. We are a team of experts and we are happy to speak with you.
- +51 326598
- +51 974306885
- +51 974995090
- Info@culturalperu.com
- Culturalperutours@gmail.com
QUESTIONS
Tour Frequently Asked Questions
The city tour in Cusco Half Day 2024 lasts approximately 5 hours. Some ‘City Tour’ services include a visit to one of the famous ‘Textile Centers’ in Cusco.
- Transfers to all tourist places.
- Group guide.
- Entrance to tourist centers.
- Professional English – Spanish guide.
- Pre-tour assistance.
- Regional Historical Museum.
- Contemporary Art Museum.
- Popular art museum.
- Qorikancha Site Museum.
- Qosqo Center for Native Art.
- Monument to Inca Pachacutec.
- Tipón archaeological park.
- Pikillacta archaeological park.
- The general tourist ticket for Peruvians costs S/. 70.
- The general tourist ticket for foreigners costs S/. 130.
Partial tourist ticket for one day.
- The partial tourist ticket for Peruvians costs S/. 40.
- The partial tourist ticket for foreigners costs S/. 70.
WHY BOOK WITH US?
Best price guaranteed without complications.
Customer service 24/7.
Carefully selected tour and activities.
Free travel insurance.
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