CUSCO · PERU
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular half-day tours out of Cusco. The ones worth waking up at altitude for, with prices, run times and the operators behind them.
A low-cost Cusco half-day route linking Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pucara, Tambomachay, plus optional Coricancha.
Most Popular“Amazing tour for such a good price! Wasn't expecting it to be this good. I've learned so much.”
Half-day Cusco city tour with hotel pickup and bilingual guides. See Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay.
“Our tour with Louis was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and personable. We learned so much Incan history, as well as valuable insights for our stay in Cusco.”
Cusco half-day city tour with Inca sites Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman, plus Coricancha/Cathedral on afternoons.
“Loved all of it. Great value and well organized. We did not know to buy tickets for the sites in advance but it was not problem to buy them at the sites.”
See Chinchero weaving, Moray terraces, and Maras salt mines from Cusco in one packed 6–7 hour day with a small group.
“Un tour perfecto para visitar estos increíbles enclaves. La organización y comunicación fue perfecta y nuestro guia tenia amolio conocimientos y nos dió todas las explicaciones en cada parada. Nosotros necesitamos bajar en Maras para Ollaytantambo y fue perfecto y siempre dispuestos. Una experiencia perfecta a un precio 10! Gracias por todo a todo el…”
Half-day horseback riding from Cusco to Devil’s Balcony (Chacán), with panoramic views, Inca-site stops, and well-taught horses.
“Great guy with great horses! I only would wish they would do something with the plastic trash around but unfortunately its in many places like that.. Anyway, seriously, great guy with amazing horses!”
Early half-day Cusco tour covering Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay with prebooked tickets, pickup, and bilingual guiding.
“Interesting tour but don’t expect the full time at Sacsayhuaman; this will be cut short so you can “enjoy” an unscheduled stop at a textile shop #fleeced”
Half-day Cusco city tour with Tambomachay, Qorikancha, and Sacsayhuamán. Small group, hotel pickup. Entrance fees extra.
“This tour provides extensive coverage of Peruvian history, allowing us to gain substantial knowledge. Our guide possesses exceptional expertise and recounts historical events with precision. Timely hotel pickup and drop-off at Plaza de Armas, offering ample options for a satisfying dinner.”
Half-day Cusco tour of Qoricancha and Inca ruins: Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay with bilingual guide and views.
“El guía muy simpático y atento. Me ha gustado mucho el tour, aunque me da pena no poder pasar por todo con más tiempo, ese es el contra de los viajes organizados en general. Pero todo muy bien. Eso sí, continuamente están vendiendo cosas, tanto en el transporte como donde te llevan”
Half-day Cusco tour linking Coricancha, the Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo and Puka Pucara with pickup, a multilingual guide, and Inca context.
“Tour não aconteceu, furaram comigo e não recebi reembolso ainda.”
Half-day Cusco city tour: Cathedral and Qoricancha plus Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and a craft center. Small group, English.
“The tour was great. We were able to see all the archaeology sites around Cusco in a single day with a very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
Half-day tour from Cusco to Maras Salt Mines and Moray terraces with a small group, expert guide, and great photo stops.
“Very informative and funny guide. We booked the afternoon tour and it was easily communicated and arranged. We would recommend!”
Half-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco: Chinchero weaving, Moray terraces and irrigation, Maras stone houses, and Salineras salt pools.
Half-day Cusco tour of Tipón irrigation terraces, Wari Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas church art, with included pickup for $38.
“My tour guide Jercy was excellent!!!”
ATV quad half-day from Cusco to the Abode of the Gods. Quick ATV practice, stone carvings, and Andean culture.
“The quads were quite old, some were hard to ignite and we were not allowed to go at our own pace on the way back”
Half-day zip line from Cusco: 4 cables over Chinchero and the Sacred Valley, hotel pickup, and canyon views.
“This is a fun high adrenaline activity.”
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and every high pass in between.
