Top Cusco Half-day Tours - page 2

Orient yourself in Cusco withe ease on a city tour that reveals historical and cultural highlights, as well Inca ruins outside of the center. You won’t have to worry about navigating or taking public transport as you’re whisked between sights in air-conditioned transport, and discover stories you’re unlikely to have found in the guidebook.

Discover the rich flavors of Cusco on this immersive 4-hour food tour, where you will taste over 14 traditional Andean dishes. Explore the vibrant San Pedro Market, savor fresh ceviche de trucha, and interact with local chefs as you learn about the cultural significance of each dish. This tour combines culinary delights with sightseeing, featuring stops at historic sites like Plaza de Armas and Qorikancha (outside). With a licensed guide, you'll enjoy an authentic experience that showcases Cusco's unique gastronomy and history. - Taste 14 authentic Andean flavors, including alpaca and tamal - Visit iconic locations like San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas - Guided by a local expert passionate about food and culture

Visit one of Peru's most popular places without the crowds on this well-planned day tour. Instead of visiting Rainbow Mountain in the morning, like other groups, visit in the afternoon after the crowds have left. With a small group, enjoy unobstructed views, provided walking sticks, and snacks, and learn about the landscape from your guide.

Discover the rich flavors of Peru during a hands-on cooking experience in Cusco. Start with a visit to San Pedro Market, where you learn about local ingredients and Andean superfoods. Then, head to a modern kitchen studio for a cooking class led by a professional Peruvian chef. Prepare a gourmet 4-course meal full of local ingredients, and craft a pisco sour cocktail, the national drink of Peru.

Planning visits to Cusco’s nearby archaeological sites can quickly become complicated without prearranged transport and tickets. This small-group guided tour keeps things simple by bringing together four of the most important ruins in one seamless experience. Explore the massive stone terraces of Sacsayhuaman, walk through the carved rock chambers of Q’enqo, stop at the hilltop lookout of Puca Pucara, and finish at Tambomachay, known for its sophisticated stonework and water channels.

As a company based in the Sacred Valley, we are true specialists in the region, enabling us to provide a more personalized, authentic service at competitive prices. We will guide you to unique destinations such as Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines, offering an in-depth experience led by passionate local guides. This allows you to connect with the true essence of the Sacred Valley, all while enjoying exceptional service at a great value.

Tour of the city of Cusco, visit the ancient capital of the Inca empire, experience the magical mix of this city between the traditions and history of the Incas along with the traditions and history of the Spaniards. The walk through the city is highly recommended to do it on the first day of your stay in Cusco to acclimate and be much calmer on the tours of the following days. The tour usually starts from Q'oricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay and after the tour we return to the city. NOTE: If you are taking the private (personalized) tour we will return you to your hotel.

Adventurous, active travelers will love this day tour by ATV. See the sights around Cusco in an exciting way. After being instructed how to drive the vehicles safely, you'll drive through the Sacred Valley and visit places that many standard tours miss. Drive through Andean villages, to Inca archaeological sites, and salt mines operating the traditional way.

Discover two ancient sites in the Sacred Valley on a half-day, private tour from Cusco to Moray and Maras, whose dramatic salt pools have a fascinating history. Traveling by private car ensures personalized service and saves time in transit, so you can experience two Sacred Valley highlights in the morning, then return to Cusco with a whole afternoon for sightseeing.

Explore the best of Cusco with our exclusive tours. We assure you an unforgettable experience thanks to our outstanding guides and exceptional service. On this unique day, marvel at the beautiful works of art created by Cusco artists that reflect the richness of the Andean ideology. Immerse yourself in local artistic expression and discover the cultural depth of this fascinating region.

Learn to prepare high-end Peruvian cuisine from market to table alongside a professional chef with this Peruvian cooking class. After shopping at a local market with a food-loving guide, head to a colonial-style home to prepare a 3-course lunch or dinner which could feature classic items such as ceviche, Pisco sours, and quinoa cooked to perfection. Polish off your meal with fresh fruits and local coffee.

Maximize your vacation time in Cusco on a half-day group tour. The adventure starts in the Sacred Valley city of Maras, followed by the nearby Maras Salt Mines. Next, have your camera ready for the experimental agricultural terraces in Moray. In Chinchero, check out the royal hacienda of an Inca ruler and explore the artisan market. Round-trip transportation enables you to complete this full itinerary and still get back to Cusco by lunchtime.

Learn the secrets of Cusco’s Incan and Spanish history on this private day tour. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, from the Koricancha, a sun temple in the historic center, to Sacsayhuaman, an Incan citadel with sweeping views of Cusco. Booking a private tour ensures plenty of time for photos and questions.

Uncover the history and culture of Cusco, once the heart of the Inca Empire, on this small-group tour of the city—a great way to get your bearings if visiting for the first time. Check off plenty of sights in one convenient tour that covers Plaza de Armas, where Inca roads once converged, the Temple of the Sun, and the Convent of Santo Domingo. You'll also visit Cusco Cathedral and the bustling San Pedro Central Market, for a taste of daily life in Cusco.

Explore the ancient heart of the Inca empire and its later role as a Spanish colony during this half-day private exploration of Cusco. Check out key city sights including the main cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery (once the site of the Inca temple Qorikancha) and the massive Incan stone fortress at Sacsayhuaman. During the course of your visit you’ll receive personalized insight from your private guide and also have the chance to admire a range of Inca- and Spanish-style architecture. Your Cusco visit also covers a private vehicle and hotel pickup.

Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.

You will start the tour at the Sacsayhuamán fortress, one of the emblematic Inca constructions. It is a huge fortress made of very large stones. You will then go to Qenqo, located four kilometers away from Cusco city, which is a mainly religious archaeological complex where it is believed that propitiatory agricultural rituals were carried out. You will continue to Puka Pukara, located seven kilometers away from Cusco. Puka Pukara, which means red fortress, was an architectural complex presumably used for military purposes; it has many rooms, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed that the Incas entourage used it while he rested at Tambomachay. Next, you will explore the fountains of Tambomachay, a construction that has fine stone finishings and high command of hydraulic engineering, with aqueducts that continue supplying clear water to this place. Also known as the Inca Bath, Tambomachay was probably the leisure place for the Inca and his entourage.

See more of Peru’s Sacred Valley in a single day without managing transportation, timing, or crowded sightseeing stops yourself. This small-group tour takes a less conventional route through Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo to help avoid peak visitor traffic and create a more relaxed experience. Included hotel pickup, round-trip transportation, and lunch make exploring the region easy and efficient.

See Peru's Rainbow Mountain, known for its stripes of colorful mineral deposits, in just one day on this tour from Cusco. Hike with a guide to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (own expense) for easier access to the same incredible views. Entrance to the mountain is not included.

Spend the day exploring the Inca citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu on a small-group, full-day tour from Cusco—no need to worry about transport logistics. Visit the legendary mountaintop site with a guide who brings its construction and history to life as you explore. Designed with a relaxed, non-strenuous pace, this experience is well-suited to first-time visitors and families.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before exploring the famous Inca citadel the next day.

One of the New7Wonders of the World, UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu ranks among Peru’s most impressive sites of interest. On this tour, reach Machu Picchu with ease from your Cusco hotel, with entry fees, lunch, and all travel tickets included. Visit Machu Picchu as your private guide brings the site’s Incan history to life, with free time to explore further at your leisure.

Your day will start with a tour that takes approximately one and a half hours, to visit the Moray terraces and the Maras salt mines. Morays archaeological vestiges are composed of mysterious concentric circular terraces which, according to some scholars, would be an agricultural research center. The higher external terraces would be at a higher temperature than the inner terraces and could simulate the conditions of the different ecological strata of the empire. Maras is a surreal view. It is near Moray and it is an impressive salt exploitation complex. Its huge salt deposits were used to trade them for other products with other parts of the empire. You will return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

There’s no better way to experience Machu Picchu than on a private tour from Aguas Calientes. Receive undivided attention from a personal guide as you discover the history of ancient temples, terraced hills, and sacrificial sites. Capture photographs from the best vantage points, come face-to-face with resident llamas, and absorb spectacular views of the Sacred Valley from your vertiginous perch. Round-trip bus transfers and admission tickets from Aguas Calientes are included.