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Half Day - Cusco City Essentials (Afternoon Group Tour)
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Extreme
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Half Day - Cusco City Essentials (Afternoon Group Tour)
What you'll do
Explore the rich history of Cusco, the former capital of the Incas and a once-thriving Spanish colonial hub. On this 4-hour excursion, visit the site of Qurikancha, once the most important temple in the Inca empire, and today the site of a Dominican monastery. Then, check out Cusco's massive Main Cathedral, learning about its unique collection of art from the 'Cusqueña' school. You'll also see the impressive stonework at the archaeological complex of Sacsaywaman, and check out a variety of other Incan religious and military sites. Your Cusco outing also includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned coach transport, and a guide.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Note: You can use the Cusco Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley Tour. Alternatively, you can purchase a partial ticket that allows a one-day visit of just the four archeological sites in the city tour, if you are not planning to visit the Sacred Valley.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Bubbletank Car Tours
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Itinerary
Cusco Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Half Day - Cusco City Essentials (Afternoon Group Tour) in Cusco, Peru. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Qorikancha
1
Qorikancha
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We first visit the exquisite architectural feats of the ancient "Koricancha" Temple.
2
Cusco Cathedral
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The first stone was placed to begin construction of the cathedral in 1560. It is a marvel of religious art, home to approximately 300 paintings from the Cusqueña School.
3
Sacsayhuaman
Stop: 40 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The archaeological complex of Saqsayhuamán is a majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons. (40 minutes)
4
Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
Puka Pukara
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
that was used as a military control center.
6
Tambomachay
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
a center of adoration and worship of water.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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