Half-day Tours in Cusco

Though less popular than the Sacred Valley, the South Valley of the Incas rewards its visitors with an equally impressive historical roster and fewer crowds. And thanks to its proximity to Cusco, it makes for an easier day trip than the far-off Sacred Valley. Explore the South Valley of the Incas with a guide and a small group on this tour from Cusco, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cusco lodging as well as all entrance fees, transportation, and guided commentary.

Visit the Maras Salt Mines and Moray during this 5-hour tour from Cusco. Round-trip transportation from Cusco hotels included.

Explore two of the Sacred Valley's most popular landmarks, Moray and Maras, on a half-day guided tour. Visit the agricultural terraces of Moray, believed to be a "laboratory" to learn about plants and ecosystems. Then head to the salt evaporation ponds of Maras, which have been in use since Inca times, and conclude the tour with a stroll around the small village of Urubamba.

Discover the ancient Incan sites that continue to define modern Peruvian culture on this 4-hour guided tour of Cusco City and Qenqo. Drive to popular attractions including the Cathedral of Coricancha and the Temple of the Sun while learning about their history and contemporary significance.

Explore Peru's historic and picturesque capital city on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with a small group and visit Cusco's important ruins with an informative bilingual guide. See landmarks like the ceremonial center and massive monolith, Qenqo, the amazing stone-walled fortress, Saqsaywaman, and Coricancha, the all-important Temple of the Sun.

Immerse yourself in Peru's captivating culture on a 4-hour walking tour of Cusco. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll peruse exotic produce at a local market; pick up tasty delicacies from traditional street food stalls; and uncover ancient Inca legends at the mysterious Temple of the Moon. Numbers limited to 12 people to ensure a small-group experience.

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 and drop-off available depending on location; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Learn about the incredible engineering works of the ancient Incas during this half-day visit to the circular ruins at Moray and the salt mines of Maras. Stop at Maras to discover how the Incas ingeniously tapped a natural salt water stream to create evaporating pools for collecting salt, a system that is still used to this day. Then continue to the ruins of Moray, a site of circular terraces, some as deep as 98 feet (30 meters), that once offered a testing ground for agricultural products. Your Maras and Moray excursion also features a professional guide and round-trip hotel transport.

The greater Cusco region is known for its vast historical and archeological sites. Set out on a half-day tour to explore them. You'll visit Tipon, home to an ancient Inca agricultural system, and tour the ruins of Piquillacta, once inhabited by the Wari people.  Your trip also includes a visit to the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, filled with colorful murals. 

Immerse yourself in the grand colonial majesty of Cusco on a 4-hour guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander winding Incan streets to discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santa Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the city with an interesting and informative guide as you explore one of Peru's most treasured places on foot.

Immerse yourself in the impressive Incan architecture of Sacsayhuaman on an exciting 3-hour excursion from Cusco. Explore the ancient fortresses and sacred temples of the archaeological park with a knowledgeable guide to discover legendary landmarks like the Tower of Pucca Pucara. Seek out the source of natural spring water; navigate a mystifying stone labyrinth; and gain fascinating insight into the culture and customs of the Incas.

Get a comprehensive overview of Cusco on this half-day guided sightseeing tour. With a guide to provide information through insightful commentary, check all of the city's highlights off your list. Stops include archaeological sites (including Sacsayhuaman), the Convent of Santo Domingo, the Water Temple of Tambomachay, and others. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from downtown Cusco hotels included.