Discover the historic city of Cusco on our full day city
tour. Visit the most important Inca and colonial sites
including the mighty Sacsayhuaman fortress, Qorikancha
temple and the beautiful Plaza de Armas.
🏛️ WHY VISIT CUSCO CITY?
✔ UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983
✔ Former capital of the Inca Empire
✔ Incredible mix of Inca and colonial architecture
✔ Most historic city in South America
✔ Perfect first day tour in Cusco
✔ Great acclimatization activity
📍 ABOUT CUSCO
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th to
16th century. At 3,400 meters above sea level in the Andes,
it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in
the Americas.
Today Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most
visited city in Peru after Lima.
📅 ITINERARY
8:00am — Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
8:30am — Qorikancha — Temple of the Sun
10:00am — Plaza de Armas — historic main square
10:30am — Cusco Cathedral — colonial masterpiece
11:30am — Drive to Sacsayhuaman fortress
12:00pm — Guided tour of Sacsayhuaman
1:30pm — Lunch in Cusco
3:00pm — Puca Pucara — red fortress
3:30pm — Tambomachay — Inca fountain
4:30pm — Qenko — sacred Inca shrine
6:00pm — Return to hotel in Cusco
🗺️ WHAT YOU WILL SEE
✔ Sacsayhuaman — massive Inca fortress
✔ Qorikancha — Temple of the Sun
✔ Plaza de Armas — historic main square
✔ Cusco Cathedral — 400 year old church
✔ Puca Pucara — red Inca fortress
✔ Tambomachay — sacred Inca fountain
✔ Qenko — Inca ceremonial shrine
✅ WHAT IS INCLUDED
✔ Private transport throughout
✔ Professional bilingual guide
✔ Entrance tickets to all sites
✔ Lunch in Cusco
✔ Hotel pickup and dropoff
❌ NOT INCLUDED
✘ Breakfast
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Tips
✘ Personal expenses
✘ Souvenirs
💡 IMPORTANT TIPS
✔ Perfect first day activity in Cusco
✔ Take it slow — altitude is 3,400m
✔ Drink coca tea for altitude sickness
✔ Wear comfortable walking shoes
✔ Bring sunscreen and sunglasses
✔ Bring warm layers for evening
✔ Bring camera — incredible photo opportunities
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is the Cusco City Tour?
The full day tour is approximately 10 hours including
all sites and lunch.
What is Sacsayhuaman?
Sacsayhuaman is a massive Inca fortress built with enormous
stones above Cusco. It is one of the most impressive Inca
sites in Peru and offers panoramic views of Cusco city.
What is Qorikancha?
Qorikancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire
dedicated to the Sun God Inti. The Spanish built a colonial
church on top of the original Inca walls.
Is the Cusco City Tour good for acclimatization?
Yes — the city tour is a great first day activity while
your body adjusts to the altitude of 3,400 meters.
What is the best time to do the Cusco City Tour?
The Cusco City Tour can be done any time of year.
The dry season from May to October has the best weather.
Can I combine the City Tour with other tours?
Yes — many travelers do the City Tour on day 1,
Sacred Valley on day 2 and Machu Picchu on day 3.
🎒 BOOK YOUR CUSCO CITY TOUR NOW
TripCusco is your local expert agency in Cusco since 2018.
Daily departures available.
📞 WhatsApp: +51 973 309 975
🌐 www.tripcusco.com
Explora la ciudad Imperial del Cusco en este recorrido de medio día. Visita la majestuosa Catedral de Cusco, el templo del sol Qoricancha, la fortaleza inca de Sacsayhuamán, Puka Pucara, Q’enqo y Tambomachay. Admira la perfecta fusión entre la arquitectura inca y colonial que hace de Cusco una ciudad única en el mundo con cultura viva desde tiempos incas.