Cusco

Private Half-Day Cusco City Tour

Cusco, Peru
Private Half Day Cusco City Tour
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the ancient heart of the Inca empire and its later role as a Spanish colony during this half-day private exploration of Cusco. Check out key city sights including the main cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery (once the site of the Inca temple Qorikancha) and the massive Incan stone fortress at Sacsayhuaman. During the course of your visit you’ll receive personalized insight from your private guide and also have the chance to admire a range of Inca- and Spanish-style architecture. Your Cusco visit also covers a private vehicle and hotel pickup.
  • Experience the 'Gateway to Machu Picchu' on a half-day city exploration
  • Visit Cusco's top sights and attractions, including Santo Domingo Monastery and the Temple of the Sun
  • See one of the most spectacular Incan ruin sites in existence: the massive stone fortress of Sacsayhuaman
  • Enjoy a mix of Inca- and Spanish-style architecture throughout the city
  • Learn about Cusco's distinct history and its roles in both the Inca empire and Spanish colonization from an expert guide

What's Included

  • Round-trip private transportation.
  • English-speaking private guide
  • Entrance fee to Cathedral and Qoricancha
  • Tourist ticket for archeological sites.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Cusco Cathedral
    Cusco 08002, Peru

    At the principal door of the Cathedral

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel. Hotels must be located around Cusco city centre.

What To Expect

Qorikancha

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sacsayhuaman

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Q'enqo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Puka Pukara

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tambomachay

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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paiges123, Aug 2023
I think the guide shared his heartfelt beliefs and knowledge of and passion for Quechua culture and we appreciated that. Some notes, though, about things that make clients uncomfortable: Mentioning Freddie Kruger and 'Sexy Woman.' Offering your number to a young woman or asking her to meet later to party with your pals or telling her that you feel like you have known her for years. Maybe due to cultural differences, but it is important to understand these things as a tour guide.
Thoughtful half day excursion with a couple of pleasant surprises
Rebekah_B, Jun 2022
The archaeological sites are amazing. The stones are much bigger than Machu Picchu and just stylistically look a bit different. It's worth seeing these as well as Machu Picchu. The tour guide was very friendly and informative. He often kindly offered to take pictures for us. We made a couple of stops that gave us AMAZING views of Cusco. I wasn't expecting that, but they were well worth the stop. If you've got the time, defiantly do this tour.
Half day tour with Paul was awesome
Paul_B, May 2022
Paul was awesome. Very knowledgeable about Cusco history and a passionate storyteller. He also recommended several local restaurants and we’ve enjoyed all that we’ve visited. Overall, a great experience.
Great guide.
Colanda_C, Dec 2019
Customized trip at our request. We were able to spend more time at places that interested us and less at other place. The tour was informative and easygoing private tour. Our guide Franco was very nice and went at our pace. Water was also provided.
Julio and the driver were fantastic...
SRobert_H, Aug 2016
Julio and the driver were fantastic. Prompt, informative, courteous. They went the extra mile to ensure we had a memorable morning. Julio's photography skills were a bonus. We got some memorable pix. Totally 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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