If you’re planning to visit Cusco and need an exciting way to acclimate while soaking in the beauty of this historic city, our City Tour Cusco is the perfect choice. Explore the most iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in the fascinating culture, stunning architecture, and rich history of this ancient Inca capital.
Adjusting to Cusco’s altitude is essential, and this easy-paced tour is an ideal way to start your journey in the Andes. Enjoy the sites, learn about the rich history, and prepare for upcoming adventures like Machu Picchu or The Sacred Valley.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of Cusco like never before. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply looking for a relaxing way to begin your adventure, this tour is perfect for you.
Reserve your City Tour Cusco package now and let the Andean kingdom captivate you!
The ancient glory of the Inka capital is reborn! If you aren’t sure what exactly to do, you can enjoy your day getting lost in Cusco city – this tour allows you to visit the Qorikancha temple, Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Cusco Cathedral, and Puka Pukara. You can’t miss the opportunity to experience these unique places. Your English- speaking guide will take you through with a lot of dedication during these 4 hours of the tour.
Our tour is thoughtfully designed to give you a complete experience of Cusco’s magical charm and cultural heritage. From ancient ruins to colonial wonders, you’ll uncover the stories behind the most significant sites in and around the Imperial City of the Incas.
With this tour, you’ll visit:
The first day upon arrival it is advisable to take a city tour, our agency organizes this tour every afternoon. They are picked up from your hotel between 1:00 p.m. and 13: 20hrs. You will have a guided tour through the city center of Cusco, visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha-Santo Domingo, and then go out to the surroundings to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay , returning to the city between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Qorikancha
Then we visit the temple of Qoricancha, the maximum expression of Inca architecture and engineering. The temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo
Cusco Cathedral
We begin the excursion visiting the Cathedral of Cusco, the church of the Sagrada Familia, and the church of Triunfo.
Sacsayhuaman
The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman is strategically built on a hill from where you can see all of Cusco. It is famous for its huge carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons.
Qenqo
Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it has the archaeological groups of Q’enqo Grande and Q´enqo Chico.
Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag, it fulfilled a purely religious function, being in the outer part an amphitheater in semicircular form with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that simulates being a cougar which measures approximately six meters.
Puka Pukara
Puka pukara means “red fortress”, because the calcareous stones with which it is built have acquired the reddish color of the land, very abundant in iron. It is claimed that he had the function of protecting Tambomach’ay, an important palace in the Inkario. But that in turn, due to its architectural disposition and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple enclosures, was a “tambo” that is, a collective shelter that offered an inn and food to travelers, as well as the entourage that should accompany to the Inka on his retreat in Tambomach’ay.
Tambomachay
Tambomachay, is located about 8 kms. To the north of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, it is an archaeological site that was destined to the cult of water and so that the head of the Inca Empire could rest. This place is also called Baños del Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and several waterfalls that run through the rocks. The surprising thing about this is that from a main waterfall, the Incas created 2 secondary waterfalls, which are exactly the same. That is, if one places two empty bottles, one in each waterfall, the 2 are filled at the same time.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included ?
What is NOT Included ?
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course!
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “City Tour Cusco” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 110.00 US$ 90.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
Please note that PayPal and our credit/debit card payment gateway, Niubiz, charge a 5% processing fee for online deposits. We kindly request that our clients cover this fee, as it is necessary to use their secure service. Please be aware that this fee only applies to online deposits. If you choose to pay the full amount or remaining balance in cash, there will be no additional charges.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
The ancient glory of the Inka capital is reborn! If you aren’t sure what exactly to do, you can enjoy your day getting lost in Cusco city – this tour allows you to visit the Qorikancha temple, Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Cusco Cathedral, and Puka Pukara. You can’t miss the opportunity to experience these unique places. Your English- speaking guide will take you through with a lot of dedication during these 4 hours of the tour.
Our tour is thoughtfully designed to give you a complete experience of Cusco’s magical charm and cultural heritage. From ancient ruins to colonial wonders, you’ll uncover the stories behind the most significant sites in and around the Imperial City of the Incas.
With this tour, you’ll visit:
The first day upon arrival it is advisable to take a city tour, our agency organizes this tour every afternoon. They are picked up from your hotel between 1:00 p.m. and 13: 20hrs. You will have a guided tour through the city center of Cusco, visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha-Santo Domingo, and then go out to the surroundings to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay , returning to the city between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Qorikancha
Then we visit the temple of Qoricancha, the maximum expression of Inca architecture and engineering. The temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo
Cusco Cathedral
We begin the excursion visiting the Cathedral of Cusco, the church of the Sagrada Familia, and the church of Triunfo.
Sacsayhuaman
The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman is strategically built on a hill from where you can see all of Cusco. It is famous for its huge carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons.
Qenqo
Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it has the archaeological groups of Q’enqo Grande and Q´enqo Chico.
Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag, it fulfilled a purely religious function, being in the outer part an amphitheater in semicircular form with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that simulates being a cougar which measures approximately six meters.
Puka Pukara
Puka pukara means “red fortress”, because the calcareous stones with which it is built have acquired the reddish color of the land, very abundant in iron. It is claimed that he had the function of protecting Tambomach’ay, an important palace in the Inkario. But that in turn, due to its architectural disposition and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple enclosures, was a “tambo” that is, a collective shelter that offered an inn and food to travelers, as well as the entourage that should accompany to the Inka on his retreat in Tambomach’ay.
Tambomachay
Tambomachay, is located about 8 kms. To the north of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, it is an archaeological site that was destined to the cult of water and so that the head of the Inca Empire could rest. This place is also called Baños del Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and several waterfalls that run through the rocks. The surprising thing about this is that from a main waterfall, the Incas created 2 secondary waterfalls, which are exactly the same. That is, if one places two empty bottles, one in each waterfall, the 2 are filled at the same time.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included ?
What is NOT Included ?
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course!
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “City Tour Cusco” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 110.00 US$ 90.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
Please note that PayPal and our credit/debit card payment gateway, Niubiz, charge a 5% processing fee for online deposits. We kindly request that our clients cover this fee, as it is necessary to use their secure service. Please be aware that this fee only applies to online deposits. If you choose to pay the full amount or remaining balance in cash, there will be no additional charges.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
