Cusco city tour – Half day
Tour Overview
On this tour, you will immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Inca past while exploring the impressive archaeological remains still preserved in the city. You will visit emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, where you can admire the majesty of the Cathedral of Cusco and the Church of the Company of Jesus, which exhibit impressive colonial architecture.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Qoricancha - Sacsayhuaman - Q’enqo - Puka Pukara - Tambomachay - Cusco
You will be picked up at your hotel at 1:30 pm for a tour of Cusco’s historical monuments, with transportation around the sites provided by a tourist bus. At Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, we will see the 17th century baroque Cathedral built on the site where the palace of the Inca Wiracocha once stood, partly with stones taken from the Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
Then we will move to the religious center Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), where offerings were offered to the supreme Inca deity, although its gold was plundered by the Spaniards, you will still have the opportunity to see some of the best Inca stones.
We will then move outside Cusco, where you will marvel at the massive stones that form the Sacsayhuaman Fortress before continuing on to Q’enqo, a sanctuary dedicated to the earth deity Pachamama and the astronomical calendar, Tambomachay, the “Baths of the Inca” with its artificial waterfalls, canals and aqueducts channeled through the terraced rocks, supplied by nearby springs, and Puka Pukara, believed to have been a fortress protecting the entrance to Tambomachay.
Inclusions
Included
- Professional bilingual guide (spanish – english).
- Private transportation.
- Private tour.
- Entrance fee for the city tour.
- Entrance fee for the archaeological sites.
- First aid kit.
Not Included
- Entrance fee to Cusco Cathedral.
- Meals.
What to bring
- Original passport and student card (ISIC) green card.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 is recommended).
- Insect repellent minimum 30% DEET.
- Camera.
Pricing & Dates
FAQs
1️⃣ What makes this trek unique?
Walk alongside llamas and alpacas along ancient Inca trails, immerse in local communities, and experience authentic Andean culture.
Packing Guide
Essential Documents
- Original passport (required to enter the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)
- Valid Inca Trail permit and travel documents (provided by your tour operator)
- Travel insurance information (recommended)
- Student ID (if you booked with a student discount)
Trekking Essentials
- Daypack (20–30L)
- Reusable water bottles or hydration bladder (2–3 liters capacity)
- Comfortable, broken-in hiking boots with good ankle support
- Trekking poles with rubber tips (optional, but highly recommended)
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm thermal base layers
- Fleece or insulated jacket
- Hiking pants and moisture-wicking shirts
- Hat or beanie for cold mornings
- Sun hat or cap for daytime hiking
- Lightweight gloves
Personal Items
- High-SPF sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Personal toiletries
- Personal medications
- Basic first-aid essentials (blister treatment, pain relief, bandages)
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Toilet paper or travel tissues
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