Cusco City Highlights: A Luxury Half-Day Tour

Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay with a private guide, on a half-day luxury tour of the Inca capital.

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Cusco City Highlights in One Luxury Half Day

This private half-day tour reveals the essence of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. With your own guide and driver, visit the Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun, and the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, then drive up to the colossal walls of Sacsayhuamán and the sacred sites of Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay above the city. It is the perfect introduction to Cusco on your first afternoon.

Build Your Trip: Flights & Hotel in Cusco

This tour starts with a pick-up at your hotel in Cusco. We can arrange everything around it, so your trip is organized in one booking and you arrive with time to acclimatize.

  • Round-trip flights Lima – Cusco – Lima with a leading Peruvian airline
  • Airport transfers and nights in a luxury or boutique hotel in Cusco
  • Extra tours: the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain or a night in Aguas Calientes
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  1. Day 1Half-Day Cusco City Tour: Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara & TambomachayBack to your Cusco hotel
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Zigzag Inca walls of Sacsayhuamán in Cusco Day 1

Half-Day Cusco City Tour: Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara & Tambomachay

Discover the Inca capital with your private guide on a half-day tour. Begin at the Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun once covered in gold, and the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas. Then drive up to Sacsayhuamán, the colossal fortress with zigzag walls of perfectly fitted stones, and continue to Qenqo, a carved rock shrine, the watchtower of Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, the sacred Inca baths fed by ancient water channels. Return to your hotel in Cusco in the evening.

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What's Included

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Included

  • Private pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco
  • Private transport during the tour
  • Private professional guide
  • Entrance to the Koricancha and the Cathedral
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket for Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay
  • 24/7 assistance during your tour

Not Included

  • Flights Lima – Cusco – Lima and hotel nights in Cusco (available on request)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance
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Tour Package Rates

Per person based on double / twin room accommodation. Choose your preferred service level.

Essential ★★

Comfortable stays, essential services
$2275Estimated Total
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Standard premium service, upgraded hotels
$2699Estimated Total
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Top-tier luxury hotels & private experiences
$4150Estimated Total
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Cusco City Highlights: Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this Cusco city tour?

It includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transport, a private guide and entrance to the Koricancha, the Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

Is the Cusco city tour good on the day I arrive?

Yes. The tour usually runs in the afternoon at a gentle pace, with short walks, so it is a perfect first activity in Cusco after resting at your hotel in the morning.

Can you include flights and a hotel in Cusco?

Yes. We can book your round-trip flights Lima – Cusco – Lima, airport transfers and nights in a luxury or boutique hotel in Cusco, so everything is organized in one quote. Mention it in the request form.

How does the altitude affect this tour?

Cusco is at about 3,400 m and Sacsayhuamán and Tambomachay are slightly higher. Walk slowly, drink plenty of water and avoid heavy meals before the tour; your guide adapts the pace to you.

What is the best time for a Cusco city tour?

The tour runs all year. April to November, the dry season, offers sunny afternoons and clear views from Sacsayhuamán over the city.

How much does the private Cusco city tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travelers and the date. The Rates tab shows the current price per person; flights and hotels in Cusco are quoted separately on request.

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