Cusco

Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

Badge of ExcellenceCusco, Peru
  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the grand colonial majesty of Cusco on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander winding Incan streets to discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santo Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the city with an interesting and informative guide as you explore one of Peru’s most treasured places on foot.
  • Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
  • Visit the San Pedro market, Temple of the Sun, and Convent of Santo Domingo
  • Learn about the history and heritage of the Inca people
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels included

What's Included

  • Live guide
  • Entrance tickets to Cathedral & Korikancha Temple
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off. Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not allow..
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

02:00 PM

Pickup details

This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.

What To Expect

Depart from your Cusco hotel and begin your tour at the ambient San Cristobal main square; absorb panoramic views of the architecturally rich city before visiting the vibrant San Pedro Market. Browse artisan treasures and vibrant stalls, perhaps purchasing a special souvenir to take home.

Next, venture to the sacred Temple of the Sun (Korikancha); it is reputed that when conquerors arrived in Cusco, the temple was covered in solid gold. Admire the architectural precision of the interior before touring the consecrated confines of the Convent of Santo Domingo while listening to captivating commentary from your guide.

See, too, the Artisan’s Quarters of San Blas, a picturesque area over which an impressive church reigns supreme. Admire the intricate woodwork within before marveling at the renowned angular stones of Hatun Rumiyoc as you follow your guide to one of the city’s most impressive monuments, its Cathedral. Gaze up at the filigreed ceiling and admire the impressive altarpiece, perusing the classic colonial paintings that adorn the Cathedral’s walls.

When your tour concludes, return to your Cusco hotel with newfound cultural knowledge.

Centro Historico De Cusco

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cusco Cathedral

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Qorikancha

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mercado Central de San Pedro

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The tour is provided in bilingual language service, in Spanish and English
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Operated by VIPAC Travel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Not worth the money spent
Haritha_Y, Dec 2023
Waste of money. The couple of places we could see on our own like the market, view point and the Gorichanka temple. Guide was not enthusiastic. He sat down and covered only the inner most area. There was a lot more to cover. It was shorter than expected. Cathedral was quick and seemed more optional.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We are sorry for the perception you had of the tour. The requested service was shared, which requires specific times at each attraction. The tour began with a visit to the San Cristobal viewpoint where it was explained and you were given time for photos. You continued the tour to the San Pedro Market where you had time to explore it and do some shopping, after the Market you went to the Qoricancha temple where you spent around 30 minutes, then to Hatuntumiyoc street and finally they visited the Cathedral and then you decided to stay in the main square. This route was made in the times distributed for passengers in shared service. We hope to have you another time visiting Cusco so we can change your mind about our service.
Disappointing
Holly_P, Feb 2023
Hotel pick up was prompt. I booked an English tour but was the only English speaking person (with a group of 6 Spanish) meaning the majority of the tour was in Spanish, with short English translations. This was extremely disappointing and had I known in advance, I would have selected an alternative tour.
Cusco overview
Rashad_M, Nov 2022
Good overview of Cusco with all its rich history. A tour like this is a must when visiting Cusco. I attended this tour July 2019.
Great tour to see the city
Dara_C, Jul 2022
We enjoyed this tour & wanted to provide a special shout-out to Robin. He was a wonderful guide, kept everyone engaged & really went above and beyond for us.
Great Introduction to Cusco!
Parker_W, Jul 2022
Marcelo was an incredible tour guide! He was an expert on Peruvian history and could answer every question we had in great detail. 10/10 would recommend this tour to anyone! Marco was our driver, and he was very kind and careful.
Cusco: a beautiful city
Pam_S, Jul 2022
Our guide Manuel was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the city and culture of Cusco. The tour gave us a chance to sightsee and shop in the local market and not tourist areas.
The sun temple was the...
Prachibhagotra, Jul 2022
The sun temple was the only interesting part of the trip. The rest of the itinerary was not very interesting.
Great Tour of Cusco
Keisha_T, May 2022
Great tour! My husband and I were the only English speaking people on our tour. Our tour guide did an amazing job explaining the history and culture of Cusco to us. It was an awesome experience.
Great introduction to Cusco!
LeahChristiaC_C, Apr 2022
This was a nice intro to Cusco. We got to explore different different vantage points of the city, see various chapels, learn about the prdouce at the San Pedro market, and learn about the history of what made Cusco "Cusco". We ended the tour at Plaza de Armas, which is a beautiful square with eateries, shopping and vendors selling souvenirs.
Cusco walking tour
Preston_T, Jan 2022
We had a blast on the tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Cusco and its history. I highly recommend booking.
Great experienced guide who gave us a wonderful experience.
Lita_V, Oct 2021
Touring the churches, the streets and the safe travel experience. It was a nice small experience and historical.
Must See Tour of Cusco with Wonderful Guide!
Geraldine_Y, Jul 2021
I'm so happy I made this booking! The tour company Viajes Pacificos was extremely organized and helped relieve any of my doubts about traveling solo. When I arrived to my hotel, a representative met me at my hotel to inform me where to meet my guide later that day. I was immediately put at ease! At the tour start time, Gabriel met me at my hotel as previously promised and we began our tour. I learned so much in such a short amount of time! Additionally, Gabriel was happy to take pictures of me in each of the locations which isn't always a guarantee when traveling alone. He gave great insight and I didn't feel rushed. The tour was by van and on foot. I am super grateful for the employees at Viajes Pacificos. I couldn't have explored the places I wanted to see in Cusco without them!
Great way to see all Cusco stops in one afternoon.
Jessica B, Nov 2019
We wanted a way to see the main sights of Cusco in one afternoon, with a little more history than if we were to just look at everything ourselves. This tour did all of that, plus organized the day so it was easy and efficient to see everything without having to order cars, follow maps, etc. Our guide was very kind and educated, and our driver was good and safe!
Cusco city tour
Rebeca_F, Oct 2019
Tour guide was very proficient with the history of the city. We visited churches, archeological sites, markets, and other interesting places with Inkan history. He has a vast knowledge to share. We really enjoyed his sharing the culture, traditions and history of the places we visited.
Great Way to See Everything at Once
Dana V, Sep 2019
Cusco is a pretty small city, and this tour was a great way to see everything in one go. Our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, giving us information we never would have gotten if we toured the attractions on our own. We really loved the market and the church, and lucked into walking by the 12-angle stone while no one else was around. Definitely a good way to spend the afternoon.
Nice tour, however our guide was not...
Bertrand T, Sep 2018
Nice tour, however our guide was not particularly in a good shape that day. But very eloquent and instructed. We had the impression that he expedite the end of the tour.
I had just landed and was on my own...
Nicole_K, Jul 2018
I had just landed and was on my own and this Cusco tour with Viajes Pacifico was a perfect way to start out my trip and get the lay of the land. The guides explanation of Cusco's history was wonderful and the sites even more so! Beautiful place and fabulous tour guide!!!!!
Most of this tour was spent bumping...
Mark R, Jul 2018
Most of this tour was spent bumping around in Cusco traffic. We went to another hotel on the other side of town presumably to pick up other passengers - they were presumably no shows but there was no explanation. After a brief tour of the markets we navigated back to the same hotel to pick up a couple who by now were presumably an hour late in a 3 hour tour - again no explanations or apologies or introductions. More traffic - a few stops and ended up back within 50 meters of our hotel to start the walking component. At no stage did the guide outline the itinerary or explain what was going on. While he gave quite interesting commentary when we did stop at various sights it was as if he was reciting by rote and at speed presumably to make up for lost time -he gave the impression he was clearly bored. Some of the views expressed on the inter-mixture of Catholicism and local beliefs were very interesting but somewhat dogmatic. Overall one of the worst of many city tours we have done world wide. Avoid.
Tour was good and the guide was very...
Clyde_B, Apr 2018
Tour was good and the guide was very knowledgeable.
Incredible tour. it was the the...
Alex L, Feb 2018
Incredible tour. it was the the perfect tour after arriving two hours prior to the tour. The sites we visited were well chosen to give a great view and cultural knowledge of Cusco. Our guide had a tremendous amount of knowledge and provided insightful cultural and historical context at all the sites we visited. A must tour to select for your first day.
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