Tours/Cusco/Historic City Tour and Cathedral
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Historic City Tour and Cathedral

Cusco1 hour

Description

Discover the best of Cusco in just half a day. Explore iconic Inca sites, colonial landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes with expert local guides who bring the history, culture, and legends of the ancient Inca Empire to life.

Tour Options

Historic City Tour and Cathedral
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

While waiting for the tour to begin, visitors can admire the impressive colonial architecture.

Admission not included50 min

Admire the architecture of the Cusco Cathedral, located in Plaza de Armas, is a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture built on the foundations of an Inca palace. With massive wooden doors, intricate altars, and ornate facades, it showcases centuries of history and craftsmanship.

Admission not included50 min

Visit Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). This ancient Inca temple was the most sacred site in the empire, dedicated to worshiping the sun. Today, it displays an impressive blend of Inca stonework and Spanish colonial architecture, revealing the clash of civilizations.

Admission not included50 min

Discover Sacsayhuamán. A monumental Inca fortress made of massive stone walls, some weighing over 100 tons! Located on a hill above Cusco, it offers breathtaking views of the city and is a key site for the annual Inti Raymi Festival.

Admission not included40 min

Qenqo is an archaeological complex located just outside Cusco, known for its intricate rock carvings, underground tunnels, and ceremonial spaces.

Admission not included30 min

Visit Tambomachay. Known as the Inca baths, this site features intricate water channels and aqueducts that still function today, believed to have been a ceremonial place for water worship

Admission not included30 min

Admire Puka Pukara. A red colored fortress that once served as a military outpost, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Andean landscape.

35 min

Return to Cusco

Highlights

Enjoy free time to explore and take photos.
Full guided tour service
Professional Bilingual Tour Guide Spanish/English
Round trip transportation from Cusco to every attraction

What's included

Included
Enjoy free time to explore and take photos.
Full guided tour service
Professional Bilingual Tour Guide Spanish/English
Round trip transportation from Cusco to every attraction
Not included
Cusco Cathedral entrance ticket 8USD
Qoricancha entrance ticket 6USD
Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara entrance ticket 20USD
Personal Expenses and Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Please wait in your hotel lobby, where one of our agents will meet you for pickup.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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