This half-day tour explores the most famous historical sites in and around Cusco. You can choose to start at 9am or 1pm. Depending on your start time, the journey either begins in the city center at the Cathedral and the Qoricancha Sun Temple, or at the impressive ruins of Sacsayhuamán to beat the crowds.
Tour Details
Afternoon Departure (1:00 PM)
The experience begins at the Cathedral of Cusco, where you will explore its remarkable collection of colonial art and learn about its historical significance. The tour then continues to Qoricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, where impressive Inca stonework meets colonial architecture.
From the city center, the route moves to the archaeological complex above Cusco:
The tour concludes with a return to the city center.
Morning Departure (9:00 AM)
The morning tour follows the same sites in reverse order, beginning at the archaeological complex and concluding at the Cathedral.
Inclusions
Exclusions
What to pack:
1. Is the entrance fee included in the price?
2. Can I pay with a credit card the entrance fees?
No. All ticket offices (Cathedral, Qoricancha, and ruins) only accept Cash in Peruvian Soles.
3. Do I need my physical passport?
Yes. You must show your original passport to buy the Tourist Ticket.
4. When are the rainy and dry seasons?
5. Will the altitude affect me?
The tour is easy and involves mostly bus travel. Drink water and walk slowly at the ruins.
6. What is the difference between the Standard and Classic City Tour?
We offer the City Tour starting from 11 USD. The Classic option (11 USD) includes the full itinerary but may include brief stops for local vendors and souvenir shopping. As the price increases, the service level improves. Higher-tier options focus entirely on the archaeological visits, with no shopping stops and a more streamlined experience.
7. Are there bathrooms at the sites?
Yes, at the entrance of the archaeological sites. You will need 1 or 2 Soles in coins to use them.
8. What happens if it rains?
The tour continues. Please bring a rain poncho.
9. Can I leave the tour early?
Yes, but you must pay for a taxi back to your hotel yourself.
Afternoon Departure (1:00 PM)
The experience begins at the Cathedral of Cusco, where you will explore its remarkable collection of colonial art and learn about its historical significance. The tour then continues to Qoricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, where impressive Inca stonework meets colonial architecture.
From the city center, the route moves to the archaeological complex above Cusco:
The tour concludes with a return to the city center.
Morning Departure (9:00 AM)
The morning tour follows the same sites in reverse order, beginning at the archaeological complex and concluding at the Cathedral.
Inclusions
Exclusions
What to pack:
1. Is the entrance fee included in the price?
2. Can I pay with a credit card the entrance fees?
No. All ticket offices (Cathedral, Qoricancha, and ruins) only accept Cash in Peruvian Soles.
3. Do I need my physical passport?
Yes. You must show your original passport to buy the Tourist Ticket.
4. When are the rainy and dry seasons?
5. Will the altitude affect me?
The tour is easy and involves mostly bus travel. Drink water and walk slowly at the ruins.
6. What is the difference between the Standard and Classic City Tour?
We offer the City Tour starting from 11 USD. The Classic option (11 USD) includes the full itinerary but may include brief stops for local vendors and souvenir shopping. As the price increases, the service level improves. Higher-tier options focus entirely on the archaeological visits, with no shopping stops and a more streamlined experience.
7. Are there bathrooms at the sites?
Yes, at the entrance of the archaeological sites. You will need 1 or 2 Soles in coins to use them.
8. What happens if it rains?
The tour continues. Please bring a rain poncho.
9. Can I leave the tour early?
Yes, but you must pay for a taxi back to your hotel yourself.
