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Tour Hike in Cusco half day

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Trip Length: Half Day
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Half Day
Duration
Caminata
Usually 8-12 participants
Min 2 Persons
Maximum group size
16 - 99 years
Age range for participants
English
Guide language
Easy
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness.

City Cusco Tour Half Day

Enjoy a City Tour Cusco of the main streets and architectural sites of the city of Cusco to learn more about its history and customs with our professional guide who will take care of everything, in this tour we will visit the main square, 12 angles stone, San Cristobal, Manco Capac palace and San Pedro market.

Experience the essence of Cusco with a half-day tour covering the city’s main streets and key architectural sites. Our expert guide will provide insights into Cusco’s rich history and traditions, ensuring a seamless experience.

Highlights of the tour include:

  • Main Square (Plaza de Armas): Discover the heart of Cusco’s historic center.
  • 12-Angle Stone: Marvel at this iconic Incan stonework.
  • San Cristóbal: Enjoy panoramic views from this hilltop church.
  • Manco Cápac Palace: Explore the historical residence of the Incan ruler.
  • San Pedro Market: Immerse yourself in local culture and commerce.

Let us handle the details while you soak up the vibrant heritage of Cusco.


The Best of Cusco City Tour Half Day

  • Historical Insights: Discover the rich history of Plaza de Armas with a professional guide.
  • Architectural Marvel: Visit the Stone of the 12 Angles (Hatunrumiyoc) and explore ancient streets.
  • Scenic Views: Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco from San Cristobal and learn about the palace of Manco Capac.
  • Local Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of San Pedro Market, taste local foods, and shop for unique products.
  • Cultural Immersion: Capture memorable photos and engage with the local lifestyle.
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions upon your arrival in Cusco.
  • Cusco is renowned for its significant titles: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Capital of America, Historical Capital of Peru, and the Navel of the World. Discover firsthand why these distinctions are well-earned.
  • Embark on a tour of Cusco’s most historically significant sites to experience its heritage in the best way possible.
  • During the Viceroyalty period, Cusco saw the construction of impressive colonial houses, churches, and convents built atop Incan walls and foundations. You’ll explore these architectural marvels and more.
  • As you venture beyond the city center, you’ll be captivated by stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the expansive cityscape nestled in the heart of the Andes.
  • Relax and enjoy your trip as our dedicated team handles every detail with care and expertise.
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Half-Day Cusco City Tour: Hour-by-Hour Summary

  • 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Pick-Up from hotel
  • 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Main Square (Plaza de Armas)
  • 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: 12-Angle Stone
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: San Cristóbal
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Manco Cápac Palace
  • 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: San Pedro Market
  • 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: Return to hotel
Daily Schedule

Itinerary

DAY 1

CUSCO CITY TOUR HALF DAY

Morning or Afternoon Departure:

Pick-Up: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and transfer you in a private vehicle.

Qorikancha – Temple of the Sun:

Visit: Explore Qorikancha, the Inca Empire’s most significant temple, also known as the “Golden Enclosure” in Quechua. Examine its well-preserved architecture and discover smaller temples dedicated to deities such as the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning, and thunder. Compare the Incan construction techniques with Catholic influences, as the Santo Domingo church now stands atop this ancient spiritual center.

Avenida El Sol and Sacsayhuaman:

Drive: Proceed down Avenida El Sol to Sacsayhuaman, a 25-minute drive from Qorikancha. This archaeological site is renowned for its massive 200-ton stones and was initially viewed as a religious site but later deemed a military fortress by the Spanish due to its strategic and construction features. Sacsayhuaman hosts the annual Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) on June 24. After a guide’s explanation, you will have time for independent exploration.

Q’enqo (Labyrinth or Zigzag):

Visit: Next, explore Q’enqo, a site with intricate rock formations that include steps, seats, geometric carvings, and a puma design. This site is believed to represent Andean constellations and sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake, possibly linked to funerary rituals.

Puca Pucara and Tambomachay:

Puca Pucara: A brief five-minute drive takes you to Puca Pucara, a circular Inca structure that served as a resting place for travelers arriving from the Amazon and also functioned as a military fort.

Tambomachay: Conclude your tour at Tambomachay, the “Temple of Water,” known for its impressive fountains used by the Incas for bathing and performing water-related rituals to rejuvenate the land.

Return to Cusco:

Drop-Off: After visiting Tambomachay, return to Cusco city and be dropped off at your hotel.

Important Note:

Flexibility: The tour itinerary may be adjusted due to local conditions such as strikes or natural events, at the discretion of your travel company.

What's Included

Inclusions

Included on Cusco City Tour Half Day

  • Entrance fees to Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka – Pukara, and Tambomachay.
  • Transfers to all mentioned locations.
  • Professional English-Spanish guide.
  • Pre-tour assistance.

No Included on Full Day City Tour

  • Hotel accommodation in Cusco.
  • Meals.
  • Other services not mentioned.

Choose Your PeruRail Train Experience

Discover the perfect journey to Machu Picchu. From comfortable adventure to ultimate luxury, the choice is yours.

Classic Vistadome Train (Peru Rail)

The Classic Vistadome Train (Peru Rail): A different way to enjoy your trip to Machu Picchu. Their cars have a panoramic view that will allow you to enjoy the wonderful landscape along the route. You will enjoy an informative audio, music and dances from the region, also enjoy a fashion show of Alpaca clothing and a snack based on Andean ingredients.

Upgrade your experience with the Traditional Vistadome Class Train for an additional $80 USD per person round trip (or $45 USD for one way).

Expedition Class Train

The Expedition Class Train (Perú Rail) or the Voyager class train (Inca Rail) which have a car decoration inspired by the Inca culture, you can enjoy background music and, in addition, you can access a sales service board and thus have a relaxed and comfortable journey to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

The package includes the Expedition Train (Peru Rail) or the Voyager Class Train (Inca Rail)

Vistadome Observatory Train (Peru Rail)

Vistadome Observatory Train (Peru Rail): Providing you with the experience of a unique journey thanks to its panoramic cars and observatory car that will provide you with an unforgettable and enjoyable experience accompanied by music and live shows, which will make you live an unforgettable trip and Enjoy the experience on board, also enjoy a delicious snack.

Upgrade your experience Vistadome Observatory Train Train for an upgrade fee of $160 USD per person round trip (or $85 USD for one way).

PeruRail Trains Comparison

FeatureExpeditionVistadomeObservatoryHiram Bingham
WindowsStandard PanoramicFull Panoramic (Roof & Walls)Full Panoramic (Roof & Walls)Large Classic Windows
Seating LayoutSeats facing each other with tableLeather seats, facing each otherLeather seats, spaciousPlush armchairs, elegant dining tables
Food & DrinksAvailable for purchaseLight snack & non-alcoholic drinksLight snack & non-alcoholic drinksGourmet Lunch/Dinner & Open Bar
EntertainmentAmbient Andean MusicCultural Dance & Fashion Show (Return)Live Music & Cultural ShowLive Band in Bar Car
Special Features--Access to open-air balcony carIncludes bus, citadel ticket & guide
Estimated Price (One-way)From $65 USDFrom $85 USDFrom $110 USDFrom $490 USD

Price and schedule

A private departure with a single price per person. Choose the morning or the afternoon shift.

Included

  • Cathedral and Qoricancha entrances
  • Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay entrances
  • Transfers to all the sites
  • Professional guide (English / Spanish)
  • Pre-tour assistance

Private tour

Private service · price per person

Option and scheduleDeparturesPrice per personBook now
Hike in Cusco Half Day Private service
Morning
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. · Private transport
Afternoon
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. · Private transport
Minimum 2 travelers
Entrances included
Daily $45 USD per person Book now

Group and scheduleDeparturesPrice per personBook now
Prices in USD per person.Two daily shifts: morning 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or afternoon 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

What Our Passengers Say About Machu Picchu Peru Travel

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Nicolas Roland
We booked the private Machu Picchu experience for two, including a private car transfer from Cusco to the train station, the Vistadome train, and a private guided tour of the site. It is certainly a premium-priced experience, but for such a once-in-a-lifetime destination, I would absolutely do it again.

Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Communication with Tania was excellent throughout the booking process. She was always responsive and helpful, and even came to our hotel the day before to hand over all our tickets, explain the itinerary in detail, and answer all our questions. That personal touch was greatly appreciated.

When we arrived at the train station, our guide, Willy, warmly welcomed us and stayed with us throughout the entire visit. He was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights into the history, culture, and significance of Machu Picchu. His English was excellent, making every explanation easy to understand. He also knew all the best photo spots and helped us capture some unforgettable memories. To top it off, he recommended a very good restaurant (not included in the price) for after our visit, which was the perfect end to the visit while waiting for the return transfer.

Be prepared for a long day from Cusco—our day started at 5:00 a.m. and we returned around 8:30 p.m. Most of the time is spent on transportation, transfers, and waiting (each way is around 4 hours: car+train+bus), while the visit to Machu Picchu itself lasts around 2.5 hours (we had booked Circuit 1, which offers the best views although you are not able to enter the village itself (this would be circuit 2). However, every minute is absolutely worth it.

A big thank you to Tania and especially to Willy for making this unforgettable experience so smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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We travel 15 day around Peru 🇵🇪. It was and excellent but very exhausted experience. Every place with its own magic, mystery and culture.
As always, when you get out of your country, you become to be very vulnerable and a good traveler agent is KEY. In our case Tania our agent was wonderful and make us fell secure at all times.
All places we visited were rich in culture, full of very sweet and kind people.
Food was good but, I did not had the opportunity to to have any extraordinary food.
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Machu Picchu Peru travel arranged all of my solo travel to Peru, covering Cusco region (History/Culture, Humantay lake, Machu Picchu, Rainbow mountain) as well as Paracas, Huacachina & Nazca. The entire arrangement was seamless and last minute adjustments were accommodated as well. I recommend them.
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Visiting Machu Picchu was one of the highlights of our trip to Peru, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Everything was very well organized, from the pickup and transportation to the guided tour itself.

Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about the history and culture of the Incas. We learned so much while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of this extraordinary place.

A truly memorable day and an experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Peru. Thank you Tania for your help 💫🦋🌸
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I can’t recommend this agency highly enough! They made our vacation in Peru an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, they stood out for their attentiveness, punctuality, excellent organization, and incredible coordination throughout the entire trip.

I would especially like to mention our guide, Will, in Cusco. His professionalism, knowledge, and passion for history made every visit even more fascinating. We were amazed by all the interesting facts he shared about Inca culture, traditions, and the different archaeological sites. Having a guide like him made our experience much more enriching and allowed us to appreciate each place in a completely different way.

I would also like to give a special thank you to Tania, Celestino, Jesus, Yusof, and Don Neri in Lima for their kindness, attention, and for making us feel so well taken care of throughout our trip.

We traveled from Costa Rica, and we are taking home wonderful memories of Peru. Thank you to the entire team for making sure everything was so well organized and for treating us with such warmth and care.

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​I dreamed of going to Rainbow Mountain from the moment I first saw photos of it. As someone who usually prefers planning every detail of my own trips, realizing how overwhelming and way more costly this journey would be on my own was tough. I dug deep into social media to find the right agency, sent a WhatsApp message late one night to Machu Picchu Tours, and that’s when my friendship with Tania began.

​I asked endless questions, and Tania gave us absolute white-glove treatment. From the second we landed in Cusco until the moment we departed, not a single detail was missed or overlooked. Our guides were incredible—deeply knowledgeable, immensely proud of their Incan heritage, and so passionate about sharing it that their energy was palpable.

​Our Sacred Valley tour served as the perfect bridge, giving us the history and context we needed to truly appreciate Machu Picchu. Though Rainbow Mountain was my original focus, our excursion to Machu Picchu was world-class—with a special shoutout to Leo, whose guidance made it unforgettable. Ending our journey with the climb to Humantay Lake was both a physical challenge and a priceless gift. Pushing ourselves to reach the summit was the most rewarding way we could have ever closed out our time in Cusco.

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​Machu Picchu Tours made my Cusco experience far more than I could have ever planned, dreamed of, or imagined. I actually left Cusco shedding tears because my heart simply wasn't ready to end such an incredible journey.
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