Cusco City Tour

Cusco City Tour – Overview

Explore the Best of the Inca Capital in Half a Day

Discover the magic of Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, on this half-day Cusco City Tour. Explore the most iconic landmarks of the city, from ancient Inca temples to majestic colonial churches, and experience the unique blend of history, culture, and living traditions that make Cusco a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your expert local guide will lead you through the most important highlights, including the Cusco Cathedral (optional visit), the Temple of the Sun – Qorikancha, and impressive Inca archaeological sites around the city, such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.

Tour Options & Schedule

• Morning Group Tour: Starts at 8:00 am, duration 4-5 hours, hotel pick-up included.
• Afternoon Group Tour: Starts at 1:00 pm, duration 4-5 hours, hotel pick-up included.
• Private Tour: Available on request. Contact us for flexible schedules and personalized experiences.

Cusco City Tour Itinerary

Morning Group Tour

• Pick-up: From your hotel around 8:00 am
• Duration: Around 4-5 hours
• Highlights:
  • Sacsayhuamán Fortress
  • Qenqo Sacred Site
  • Puka Pukara
  • Tambomachay
  • *Qorikancha – Temple of the Sun
  • Cusco Cathedral (optional visit)
• Return to Cusco: Around 1:00 pm

Afternoon Group Tour:

• Pick-up: From your hotel around 1:00 pm
• Duration: Around 4-5 hours
• Order of visits:
  • Cusco Cathedral (optional visit)
  • Qorikancha – Temple of the Sun
  • Sacsayhuamán Fortress
  • Qenqo Sacred Site
  • Puka Pukara
  • Tambomachay
• Return to Cusco: Around 6:00 pm

Private Tours (Flexible & Personalized Experience)

• Duration: Around 4-5 hours.
• Flexible departure times — you choose when to start.
• Personalized itinerary: You can follow the classic route or customize your visit by replacing some stops with other iconic places, such as:
  • Main Square (Plaza de Armas)
  • Twelve-Angle Stone Wall
  • San Pedro Market
  • Traditional streets and colonial architecture
• Perfect for visitors who want to explore at their own pace and focus on their personal interests.

💡 Tip: We recommend booking private tours in advance, especially during local festivities, as traffic and crowds in Cusco may slightly affect the schedule

Comparison Table: Group Tour vs Private Tour

The prices listed are per person and in US dollars.

Shared Service:

• Regular Group Service (bilingual tour): $9.00
• Group Service (English only): $17.00

Private Service

🚗 Private Car (1 to 3 passengers):

• 1 passenger: $96.00
• 2 passengers: $58.00
• 3 passengers: $48.00

🚐 Private Van (1 to 6 passengers):

• 1 passenger: $124.00
• 2 passengers: $67.00
• 3 passengers: $55.00
• 4 passengers: $42.00
• 5 passengers: $36.00
• 6 passengers: $33.00

Includes

• Professional bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
• Comfortable private transportation
• Personalized assistance during the tour

Not Included

• Boleto Turístico (Tourist Ticket):
  • Full ticket: $46.00
  • Partial ticket: $23.00
• Cathedral entrance: $9.00
• Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) entrance: $5.00
• Snacks or personal expenses

Note: All entrance tickets can be purchased directly at each site. However, if you prefer, we can buy the tickets for you in advance. This requires payment before the tour.

What to Bring to have a confortable experience doing the Cusco city tour.

• Entrance tickets: (if you already bought them)
  • Boleto Turístico (general or partial)
  • Cathedral entrance ticket
  • Koricancha entrance ticket
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light jacket or sweater (mornings and evenings can be cold)
• Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
• Small bottle of water
• Extra cash for snacks, souvenirs, or tips

Tip: If you prefer, we can arrange all the entrance tickets in advance so you don’t need to worry about payments during the tour.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The City Tour starts in the historic center of Cusco.
• Entrance tickets are not included, but we can purchase them in advance upon request.
• Pick-up service: Pick-ups are from hotels located in the downtown area of Cusco.
  The pick-up time may vary depending on the hotel distribution and participants’ locations.
  One day before the tour, we will confirm an approximate pick-up time.
• Group tour option: Operates with groups of approximately 16 participants.
• Private tour option: Available upon request (by car or van).
• The tour is available every day, but we recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance.
• Languages available: English and Spanish.

ADDITIONAL SHARED TOURS IN CUSCO (bus and guide)

• Sacred Valley – $13.00
• Maras / Moray – $13.00
• Southern Valley – $13.00
• Machu Picchu Tour 1day: from $270.00