City Tour in Cusco: Afternoon Half Day, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Name: City Tour in Cusco: Afternoon Half Day, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Brand: Machu Picchu Team
SKU: city-tour-in-cusco
Price: 15.00 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (2800 reviews)

Five Inca sites in one afternoon, with transport and a professional guide. Enjoy a free morning and be back in the city by 6:00 PM. From USD 13.

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AFTERNOON DEPARTURE: 1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

Tour Overview

Afternoon Departure · 1:00 to 6:00 PM

City Tour in Cusco: Five Inca Sites in One Afternoon

The City Tour in Cusco is an afternoon introduction to the Inca heritage of Cusco. In five hours you visit Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and the Inca sites above the city: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

The afternoon departure gives you a free morning to rest after your flight, visit the Cathedral or explore the city on your own. The late-afternoon light is also perfect for photos, and you are back in the historic center by 6:00 PM.

Schedule1:00–6:00 PM

Sites5 Inca sites

Altitude3,400–3,700 m

DifficultyEasy

Free Morning

Rest, acclimatize or visit the Cathedral before the tour.

Qorikancha

The most sacred temple of the Inca Empire, under the Convent of Santo Domingo.

Sacsayhuaman

Giant walls fitted without mortar and wide views over Cusco.

Afternoon Light

Golden light for photos at the Inca sites.

Read the full City Tour in Cusco description

We meet at 1:00 PM at our office on Plaza Regocijo and walk to Qorikancha for a guided visit of about 1 hour. Around 2:00 PM our tourist transport takes us up to Sacsayhuaman.

Then we visit Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, and drive back to the historic center, arriving around 6:00 PM. Prefer the morning? See our Cusco City Tour from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Combine it with the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day or the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour.

Private City Tour in Cusco

Enjoy the City Tour in Cusco at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the City Tour in Cusco, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The City Tour in Cusco runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: when spaces are available, we accept bookings until 9:00 PM the day before.

Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

Choose your date and enter your details.

Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Book until9:00 PM the day before

Afternoon tour1:00 – 6:00 PM, free morning

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the City Tour in Cusco

Nine reasons to choose the afternoon city tour with Machu Picchu Team.

✓5 Inca Sites in One Afternoon
Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
✓A Free Morning
Rest after your flight or explore Cusco on your own.
✓Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun
The most sacred temple of the Inca Empire.
✓Sacsayhuaman
Giant Inca walls with stones fitted without mortar.
✓Afternoon Light
Beautiful light for photos at the Inca sites.
✓Inca Water Engineering
Fountains and aqueducts still flowing at Tambomachay.
✓Easy Level
Short walks at a relaxed pace, perfect for acclimatizing.
✓Bilingual Guide
English and Spanish, in a small group.
✓Back by 6:00 PM
Time for dinner in the historic center.

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FROM

USD 13 per person (Promotional Price)

Duration AFTERNOON DEPARTURE: 1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

Starts in Cusco at Machu Picchu Team office at 1:00 PM

Group size Max: 16 People

Departures DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE

Physical level Easy

Trip style Classic

Distance COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

Meals 0 B, 0 L, 0 D

4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

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"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

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Mihai 26/09/2026

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lara j 25/09/2026

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nuno29 25/09/2026

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Thomas L 25/09/2026

Five Inca sites in one afternoon, with transport and a professional guide. Enjoy a free morning and be back in the city by 6:00 PM. From USD 13.

Afternoon Departure · 1:00 to 6:00 PM

City Tour in Cusco: Five Inca Sites in One Afternoon

Schedule1:00–6:00 PM

Sites5 Inca sites

Altitude3,400–3,700 m

DifficultyEasy

Free Morning

Rest, acclimatize or visit the Cathedral before the tour.

Qorikancha

The most sacred temple of the Inca Empire, under the Convent of Santo Domingo.

Sacsayhuaman

Giant walls fitted without mortar and wide views over Cusco.

Afternoon Light

Golden light for photos at the Inca sites.

Read the full City Tour in Cusco description

We meet at 1:00 PM at our office on Plaza Regocijo and walk to Qorikancha for a guided visit of about 1 hour. Around 2:00 PM our tourist transport takes us up to Sacsayhuaman.

Then we visit Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, and drive back to the historic center, arriving around 6:00 PM. Prefer the morning? See our Cusco City Tour from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Combine it with the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day or the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour.

Private City Tour in Cusco

Special Price for Returning Customers

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

Choose your date and enter your details.

Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Book until9:00 PM the day before

Afternoon tour1:00 – 6:00 PM, free morning

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the City Tour in Cusco

Nine reasons to choose the afternoon city tour with Machu Picchu Team.

✓5 Inca Sites in One Afternoon
Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
✓A Free Morning
Rest after your flight or explore Cusco on your own.
✓Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun
The most sacred temple of the Inca Empire.
✓Sacsayhuaman
Giant Inca walls with stones fitted without mortar.
✓Afternoon Light
Beautiful light for photos at the Inca sites.
✓Inca Water Engineering
Fountains and aqueducts still flowing at Tambomachay.
✓Easy Level
Short walks at a relaxed pace, perfect for acclimatizing.
✓Bilingual Guide
English and Spanish, in a small group.
✓Back by 6:00 PM
Time for dinner in the historic center.

City Tour in Cusco Itinerary

Plaza Regocijo → Qorikancha → Sacsayhuaman → Qenqo → Puka Pukara → Tambomachay → Cusco

Your City Tour in Cusco starts at 1:00 PM at our office (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo). A short walk takes us to Qorikancha for a guided visit of about 1 hour.

Around 2:00 PM we board our tourist transport to Sacsayhuaman (about 1 hour), then visit Qenqo around 3:00 PM and Puka Pukara around 3:45 PM.

From about 4:15 PM we explore Tambomachay, with its ceremonial fountains, and drive back to the historic center, arriving around 6:00 PM.

DifficultyEasy

Duration5 hours

Highest pointAbout 3,700 m

Back in CuscoAbout 6:00 PM

Good to know: Bring about S/90 in cash for the entrances and a warm layer: it gets cold after sunset.

Included Today

✓Tourist transport between sites
✓Bilingual guide
✓Safety kit
✓Free luggage storage

Drop-off

In the historic center, near our office.

City Tour in Cusco: Afternoon Half Day, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What Is Included in the City Tour in Cusco

Meeting Point at Our Office

1:00 PM at Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo.

Tourist Transport Between Sites

Comfortable transport from Qorikancha to the Inca sites and back.

Certified Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish.

Small Group

Usually 12 to 14 travelers, maximum 16.

Safety Kit

Your guide carries a safety kit and assists you during the tour.

Free Luggage Storage

At our office during the tour.

Qorikancha Entrance: S/20

Paid on site, in cash and in soles.

Cusco Tourist Ticket: S/70

Partial ticket for Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, paid at the first site. The general ticket (S/130, 10 days, 16 sites) is better value if you also visit the Sacred Valley.

Cusco Cathedral

Not part of the tour. Visit it on your own in the morning, before the 1:00 PM departure.

Meals, Tips and Personal Expenses

Not included.

Afternoon City Tour Packing List: What to Bring

On the City Tour in Cusco the afternoon is sunny but it cools down fast after 5:00 PM. Travel light: you get on and off the bus several times.

Clothing and Footwear

✓Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
✓Layers: light shirt and a warm sweater or jacket for the evening
✓Rain jacket or poncho
✓Hat or cap and UV sunglasses

In Your Backpack

✓Passport or ID and your booking confirmation
✓Cash in soles (about S/90 for entrances)
✓Reusable water bottle
✓Sunscreen (high SPF)
✓Camera or phone

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person

Book online

Rate Option	Price per person
STANDARD Standard Price	$15 USD
PROMO Promotional Price	$13 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

City Tour in Cusco: Standard or Promotional Price?

The City Tour in Cusco (afternoon) includes the same services at both rates. The promotional price is our thank-you to travelers who also explore Peru with us.

Standard

Standard Price

For all travelers who book this tour on its own.

Best for: travelers who want a free morning to rest or explore, and an afternoon with Cusco’s Inca heritage.

Promo

Promotional Price

For travelers who also book another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or who have traveled with us before.

How to get it: mention your other Machu Picchu Team booking when you reserve this tour.

Afternoon · 1:00 to 6:00 pm

5 Inca Sites in One Afternoon

Meet at our office in Cusco (Plaza Regocijo) at 1:00 pm
Qorikancha: the Temple of the Sun, the most important temple of the Inca Empire
Sacsayhuaman: giant Inca stone walls with panoramic views of Cusco
Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay: an Inca shrine, a fortress and the “Inca baths”
Back in the historic center around 6:00 pm

Included

What Your Price Covers

Tourist transport between the sites
Professional bilingual guide
First aid kit
Free luggage storage at our office in Cusco

Entrance fees not included: Qorikancha (S/ 20) and the Cusco Tourist Ticket for the 4 Inca sites (S/ 70), about S/ 90 in total. Paid in cash and in Peruvian soles.

Planning more tours? The general Tourist Ticket (S/ 130, valid 10 days) covers 16 sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, a better deal if you also visit the Sacred Valley.

Good to know: this tour starts and ends at our office, with no hotel pickup. Meals are not included. The Cathedral and San Blas are easy to visit on your own afterwards.

Prefer the morning? Join our Cusco City Tour from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: the same 5 sites, with your afternoon free. Both tours are easy and ideal to acclimatize.

Group Size

Our groups usually have 12 to 14 travelers, with a maximum of 16.

Book solo, as a couple or with friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year at 1:00 pm.

You can book online until 9:00 pm the day before your tour.

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund.

Need to change your date? Reschedule for free until 7:00 pm the day before.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the City Tour in Cusco

You can book the City Tour in Cusco (afternoon) until 9:00 PM the day before, online or at our office.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay by card (3.99% fee) and receive your confirmation by email.

Option 2

Book in Person

At Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Pay in soles, US dollars, euros or by card.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

Choose your date

Click Book Now and select the 1:00 PM departure.

Enter your details

Full name, nationality, hotel in Cusco and WhatsApp number with country code.

Pay securely

Pay by card and receive a confirmation email.

Get your meeting details

We send you the meeting point and tour information.

Afternoon City Tour Booking Policy

1. Free Changes

Change your date, switch to the morning departure or to another tour for free until 7:00 PM the day before, subject to availability.

2. Cancellation and Refunds

More than 24 hours before the 1:00 PM departure: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 7:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 7:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

3. Weather or Safety

If we must cancel for severe weather, road closures, political unrest or other reasons beyond our control, we offer a new date, another tour or a refund.

4. Entrance Fees

Qorikancha and the Tourist Ticket are paid on site, in cash and in soles.

5. Meeting Time

Be at our office at 1:00 PM. Late arrivals may miss the tour, without refund.

FAQs

City Tour in Cusco: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between the morning and afternoon City Tour in Cusco?

The sites and services are the same. The afternoon tour (1:00–6:00 PM) leaves your morning free, while the morning tour (9:00 AM–2:00 PM) leaves your afternoon free.

2. Does it help with acclimatization?

Yes. Short, easy walks at a relaxed pace help you adjust before the Salkantay Trek, the Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake. Stay hydrated and tell your guide if you feel unwell.

3. Can I visit the Cathedral?

It is not part of the tour, but you can visit it on your own in the morning, before the 1:00 PM departure. It is in the Plaza de Armas.

4. Do I need to be fit?

No. Basic mobility is enough, although some sites have stairs and uneven ground. Tell us in advance about any medical condition.

5. Until when can I book?

Online until 9:00 PM the day before, subject to availability.

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Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the City Tour in Cusco with Machu Picchu Team?

100% Local Operator

Based in Cusco and managing every tour directly.

Certified Bilingual Guides

Experts in Inca and colonial history.

Transparent Prices

No hidden charges.

Daily Afternoon Departures

From 1:00 to 6:00 PM, all year.

Small Groups

Better coordination and more time with your guide.

Organized Transport

All transfers between the sites included.

Plan your trip with our team in Cusco

Hi! We are Raquel, Robert, Estefany and Noemi, your local team in Cusco. Real people, no bots: we all speak English, answer every message personally and help you choose the right tour for your dates and fitness.

Raquel Machu Picchu Tour Expert
Robert Experienced Local Guide
Estefany Peru Trip Planner
Noemi Cusco Tours Specialist

Message us on WhatsApp

+51 974 217 700
info@machupicchuteam.com
Every day, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Peru time)
Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco

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Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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