Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo Discount Tickets

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Overview

The Cusco City Tour is the ideal option to start your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu, offering an enriching introduction to the historic capital of the Inca empire. This tour covers the main tourist attractions of the city, starting with the emblematic Plaza de Armas, passing through the majestic temple of Qoricancha, and exploring the imposing ruins of Sacsayhuamán. Additionally, the tour includes visits to significant archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, each of which offers a unique perspective on the cultural and historical richness of the region. Book now and experience this circuit with our staff of expert guides, who will provide you with detailed and clear information, in English or Spanish, enriching your knowledge and appreciation of the places visited. With our team you will be assured of a complete, educational and memorable tourist experience in Cusco.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our Meeting Point is the center of the Plaza de Armas where the water fountain and the statue of the Inca are located. There we will be with a board with our company logo "Machupicchu Adventour"

Pickup Information

Our staff (transfer) will go to your hotel in our tourist transportation and/or we will pick up our passengers at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Qorikancha
Inside you will see small temples dedicated to the sun, the moon, and the stars, maintaining the original stone foundations. Outside there are gardens and fountains in the grounds of the sun temple.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Sacsayhuaman
We will see the huge carved rocks where the fine cutting and placement of the blocks on site was so precise. During the Inti Raymi locals here we offer to Mother Earth using the Sacred Coca Leaves. It is made up of three overlapping platforms that overlook the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Q'enqo
This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is carved in rock. At the top of the rock there are zigzag channels and inside there are small trapezoidal niches.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Puka Pukara
You will have a panoramic view of this archaeological site that was used as a military control center for the Incas. This is a red fortress as a result of the large amount of iron in its rocks.
Duration: 50 mins
5. Tambomachay
You will see aqueducts and water sources coming from nearby springs. This site was a center of worship and water worship. 35 minutes • Admission not included 6 Manos De La Comunidad Alpaca Sanctuary. We visit the alpaca and llama farm and we will have an exhibition on how to recognize the baby alpaka wool fiber and the famous vicuña wool, the finest wool in the world in the community of Wallarcocha.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Round trip transportation

Tour guide in English or Spanish

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the center of Cusco Plaza de Armas

Exclusion

Entrance fees

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Machupicchu Adventour

Reviews

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Based on 121 reviews

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