Top Cusco Half-day Tours

Make the most of your time, and discover many of the top sights in Cusco with ease, on this half-day guided city tour. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the temple of the sun god at Qoricancha, the massive rocks at Sacsayhuaman, the ceremonial complex at Q’enqo, and the archaeological sites at Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Familiarize yourself with Cusco’s history and architecture on this affordable and comprehensive tour of the city center and outskirts. Panoramic views of the city are afforded on the top deck of the double-decker bus. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and local stories about landmarks and ruins outside the city, including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo.

Explore the archaeological legacy of the Inca during this 6-hour excursion to visit Maras and Moray. Learn about Inca agricultural practices at the ingenious terraced farm fields of Moray, then head to Maras, where you’ll get a closer look at more than 3,000 salt pools built by the Inca and still in use to this day.

Make the journey to some of Cusco’s Sacred Valley wonders just as fun as the destination on a quad bike tour of the archeological sites at Moray and Maras. Exploring in an all-terrain vehicle means you can reach places that you’d otherwise miss, while a small group limited to 15 ensures you receive personalized attention. Entrance fees to Salt Mines and Moray are not included in the tour price.

Discover the rich history of Cusco and its lively culinary scene on this guided tour. Stroll through the historic downtown, discover famous landmarks, and stop by San Pedro Market to taste genuine Peruvian cuisine. Treat yourself with a regional dishes, fresh juices, and Andean treats while discovering the city's culture and traditions.

Take a break from sightseeing while still engaging with Peruvian culture with this small-group cooking class in Lima. Starting with a trip to the local San Pedro Market to pick up ingredients, learn about Peru's culinary heritage as you prepare a multi-course meal under guidance from a professional chef. Then, sit down to enjoy the dishes you have created, offering a unique alternative to a restaurant reservation.

Sample local specialities that you might otherwise miss out on during a private food tour of Cusco. Taking a private tour means you can tailor the foods you sample to your dietary requirements and preferences, including vegetarian options, while exploring with a local host helps you overcome the language barrier. Plus, your guide can provide personalised recommendations for the rest of your vacation.

Visit two of the Sacred Valley’s most fascinating archeological sites in one day on a day trip to the Salt Mines of Maras and the Agricultural Terraces of Moray from Cusco. Exploring with a guide helps you skip the hassle of making your way between the far-flung sites and ensures you get the historical context crucial to understanding these Inca engineering marvels.

The markets of Cusco are fascinating places to explore, but you'll have a much richer experience with a guide who can provide insights into Peruvian cuisine. This activity begins in the city's oldest market, where you can sample popular fruits, breads, and cheeses, as well as some desserts. Afterward, you'll learn to prepare three Peruvian dishes with a local chef.

Combine ancient history with handicrafts on a private tour from Cusco to Pisac that offers a personalized alternative to big group trips. At the Pisac archeological site, explore some of the Sacred Valley’s most significant ruins, then immerse yourself in local culture at a market known for textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and more.

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.

Take an intimate look at Cusco’s colonial and Incan legacy during this 4-hour private guided history tour. Marvel at the Spanish architecture and art inside the city’s main cathedral, and check out the ‘Qoricancha,’ a one-time Inca temple that’s now a monastery. You’ll also visit the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.

Start your adventure in the majestic Plaza de Armas of Cusco, where the ancient history of the great Andean culture still survives. Visit the Basilica Cathedral of the Virgen de la Asunción, the main temple of the city of Cusco. Then, go down a narrow stone street towards Qoricancha, the largest Inca temple. And after having delighted your senses with the most impressive and extraordinary samples of high Inca architecture. Board our tourist bus and head to the surroundings of the cosmopolitan city of Cusco where you will visit 4 imposing tourist sites of the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuamán: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay.

We will visit the main attractions of the city of Cusco. Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. We will know the history of each one of them and on the way we will be able to observe beautiful landscapes. A circuit with a lot of history. This tour has 4 schedules available. 09:00 - 10:00 - 13:00 - 14:00 For the 9:00 and 13:00 hours, the visit to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha is added.

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.

Bypass the hassle of organizing your own sightseeing itinerary and enjoy a small-group archeology tour around Cusco. Starting from the city center, end-to-end transportation takes your group to see the King's House at Qorikancha, colossal stones at Sacsayhuaman, and the mummification temple of Q'enqo. Next, visit the military complex of Pucapurcara and lastly the Temple of Water at Tambomachay. With detailed and interactive commentary provided throughout the tour, eliminate the limitations of outdated guidebooks.

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.

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.

Explore and experience Machu Picchu with professional tour guides and archaeologists. We will make sure you have a great tour in Machu Picchu. We are experts taking memorable photos in Machu Picchu and we will also share a lot information about the history, archaeology, culture, traditions, geology and geography of Machu Picchu. Our goal is to provide you and perfect combo for you to experience and enjoy Machu Picchu fully.

Journey back in time and discover the history of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan Empire. This small-group tour takes you from the Plaza, which the Incas believed to be the center of the world, to four archaeological sites on the outskirts of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Rather than rushing straight out to the Sacred Valley, spend a day soaking up the sights of Cusco at a personalized pace on a private walking tour. Exploring on foot lets you stop the take photos and focus on the finer details without the hassle of parking, while a private guide provides tailored tips to enhance your time in the ancient Inca capital.