Private Half-Day Cusco City Tour: Explore Inca Sites and Spanish-Influenced Cathedrals

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Cusco on a private half-day tour. Explore Inca sites, Spanish-influenced cathedrals, and experience the unique blend of two cultures. Don’t miss this must-do activity in Cusco!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Qorikancha - Temple of the sun in Inca’s time.
  • Sacsayhuaman - Archaeological inca site near to Cusco city.
  • Q’enqo - Archaeological inca site near to Cusco city.
  • Puka Pukara - Archaeological inca site near to Cusco city.
  • Tambomachay - Archaeological inca site near to Cusco city.
What's Included
  • English-speaking private guide
  • Round-trip private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee to Cathedral and Qoricancha
  • Tourist ticket for archeological sites.
Additional Information

Cusco is a city where two worlds meet, where Inca temples lie beneath colonial cathedrals, and where history is alive in every stone. This private half-day tour takes you to its most iconic landmarks, unveiling the enchantment of its past.
Enter the grand cathedral, stroll through the sacred halls of Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and journey beyond…

Location
Qorikancha
Avenida El Sol, 3rd block
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Curious26602525798
Apr 15, 2026
Wonderful half day tour - Nohemi was a great guide. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. We really had a nice afternoon with her. And saw so many highlights. We would highly recommend this tour.
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150nadiac
Apr 22, 2025
Great 1/2 day tour - Great guide , very knowledgeable, we saw all the main spots in 1/2 day. The driver was great as well. Highly recommend this tour
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Northstar24896439970
Dec 12, 2022
Amazing Tour with a good local guide - The tour was amazing because the guide Jonathan showed us so many famous spots in Cusco like the market e. g. He gave us many tipps how to make a good catch there. Besides he recommended What to else visit during our stay in Cusco/Peru. He was so friendly and helpful :-) Highly recommend that Tour :-))
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Rebekah_b
Jun 8, 2022
Thoughtful half day excursion with a couple of pleasant surprises - The archaeological sites are amazing. The stones are much bigger than Machu Picchu and just stylistically look a bit different. It's worth seeing these as well as Machu Picchu. The tour guide was very friendly and informative. He often kindly offered to take pictures for us. We made a couple of stops that gave us AMAZING views of Cusco. I wasn't expecting that, but they were well worth the stop. If you've got the time, defiantly do this tour.
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Paul_b
May 17, 2022
Half day tour with Paul was awesome - Paul was awesome. Very knowledgeable about Cusco history and a passionate storyteller. He also recommended several local restaurants and we’ve enjoyed all that we’ve visited. Overall, a great experience.
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513marjanb
Jan 10, 2022
Marvelous journey - What a great surprise for my family this half day tour was. Alonso was our guide, very knowledgeable, low key and easy going. He explained everything in detail and we covered a lot more than we had anticipated. This tour definitely worth it. Thank you so much Alonso.
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Colanda_c
Dec 16, 2019
Great guide. - Customized trip at our request. We were able to spend more time at places that interested us and less at other place. The tour was informative and easygoing private tour. Our guide Franco was very nice and went at our pace. Water was also provided.
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Presidential27
Nov 9, 2019
Cusco: Planetarium and Night Tour with Dinner and Pisco Sour - Did the Cusco: Planetarium and Night Tour with Dinner and Pisco Sour with Percy. I highly recommend this tour as a way to get started in Cusco before venturing out. Please request Percy! You will not be dissapointed!
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Rosered12345
Jun 13, 2025
Great experience with one major hiccup - My husband and I did 3 private tours with the wonderful Yeny and her driver (can’t remember his name but he was super sweet and a very safe driver). First, they picked us up in their nice van at the Cusco airport and took us to 3 sites-Chinchero, Moray and Maras. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and were dropped off at our hotel (Pakaritampu-highly recommend) in the adorable and interesting town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. We stayed there for 3 night visiting the archeological site in town and hiking the granaries and just enjoyed walking around the quaint town. We met Yeny again for our Machu Picchu tour. She was an excellent and interesting guide and it was an otherworldly experience! The major hiccup is that Inkayni Tours mistakingly booked us for circuit 3 when I had requested circuit 2 —and we booked far in advance to be able to get that circuit. It’s the circuit that has the iconic Machu Picchu views. I was VERY disappointed that this happened. Yeny tried to make it right but the personnel at Machu Picchu were very strict and would not allow a change. She did finagle a guard to take me up to the greatest vantage point at Machu Picchu for a quick photo op. Once we got to Cusco, we had a half day tour of the city and some of the surrounding areas. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed Yeny’s company and insights. And my husband absolutely loved being called Sir William!!
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Paiges123
Aug 22, 2023
Informative Tour - I think the guide shared his heartfelt beliefs and knowledge of and passion for Quechua culture and we appreciated that. Some notes, though, about things that make clients uncomfortable: Mentioning Freddie Kruger and 'Sexy Woman.' Offering your number to a young woman or asking her to meet later to party with your pals or telling her that you feel like you have known her for years. Maybe due to cultural differences, but it is important to understand these things as a tour guide.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).