Cusco: City Tour with Cathedral, Qoricancha & Ruins
Peru
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Explore Cusco on a half-day tour. Visit the Main Square, Cathedral, and Qoricancha, then explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Highlights
- Discover the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) with a local guide
- Visit Cusco Cathedral and the historic Main Square
- Explore Sacsayhuaman and its massive precision-cut stones
- See Qenqo and Tambomachay, key sites around Cusco
- Enjoy panoramic views of Puca Pucara from the bus
Description
Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Head to the city's historic center and walk through the Main Square. Visit Cusco Cathedral, then head to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), where Inca heritage and colonial architecture come together. Afterward, travel by tourist bus to the main archaeological sites just outside the city. Visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built on a hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous stones fitted with astonishing precision. Continue to Qenqo, pass by Puca Pucara for a panoramic view from the bus, and finish at Tambomachay, known for its ceremonial fountains and water channels. The tour ends around 3:00 PM with drop-off in Cusco city center.Includes
Hotel pickup (Cusco; depending on location) Shared tourist bus transportation Spanish-speaking tour guide Drop-off in Cusco city centerExcludes
Entrance tickets to attractions (Cathedral, Qoricancha, archaeological sites) Food and drinks Tips (optional)Important Information
- Ends around 15:00 with drop-off in Cusco city center Visits inside sites require valid entrance tickets Includes walking and stairs; basic mobility recommended Please provide your hotel name and a contact number after booking