Cusco · HALF-DAY
18 reviewed
Good half-day tours fill up through the dry season and the best go first. Below are the 15 that hold up, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Half-day Cusco tour to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, plus optional Qoricancha. Expert guides, easy pace.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. We visited a lot of sites and learned a lot of history about the Incans. I would definitely recommend this tour. It was well worth it for the price.”
Half-day Uros floating islands tour from Puno, featuring totora reed homes, lake views, and a optional Balda de Totora ride.
“Really informative and interesting trip to the Uros "floating islands". Could have done without the hard sell on the islands themselves but I appreciate this is their principal way of making a living”
Half-day Cusco city tour with bilingual guides and hotel pickup, visiting Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
“I could recommend this tour x10000 for anyone flying into Cusco. It was a great start to the trip learning about the history and archaeological sites. Tour guide señor Fabrisio was very knowledgeable and helpful. We bought the BTC the day before at the Plaza de Armas to have all of our entries paid.”
Half-day Cusco tour with Inca ruins at Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay, plus Coricancha and cathedral options.
“As a tour guide, I would say this was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on and what a great value. Our guide Janet was the best.”
Half-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco to Chinchero, Moray terraces, and Maras salt pools, with weaving dyes and extra entry fees.
“This was absolutely fantastic! Felipe was an amazing guide and I learned so much more than I ever expected!”
Ride from a local ranch above Cusco to Devil’s Balcony, then see nearby Inca sites on horseback with helmets, guides, and big views.
“Such a beautiful and different way to spend some time in Cusco!! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel as indicated. We were brought to a small local ranch (they had several horses out in the pasture and a few horses were saddled up and ready for us). We were given basic instructions for riding, but the horses are so well behaved, they knew which way to follow. We rode into the forest, up some hills, great views over Cusco and nearby ruins. We had 2 stops along the way where we were shown some Inca ruins/sites that are not usually seen on the typical tours. Our…”
Cusco half-day small-group tour: Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara. Prebooked tickets and hotel pickup, about 3 hours.
“Recommend to do this tour in Cusco. Cusco is such a beautiful city with so much to do. This site takes you to the best picture spot of the city. You also go to other archeological sites with the tour guide explaining each and every one. You will also stop at a silver/alpaca store to buy authentic and real items.”
A half-day Cusco tour that strings together Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, with pickup included.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and professional. He kept us on time and allowed for bathroom breaks. The sites were wonderful. Remember to bring Sols since the entrance to the sites are not included. The llama and alpaca farm was great to see and the factory was very good quality for buying alpaca sweaters.”
Morning Cusco tour visiting Qoricancha, Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay with a bilingual guide and transport for $15.
“We were the only 2 on the tour that spoke English. Guide tried to keep a balance with the languages. But spoke more Spanish.”
Cusco half-day tour: Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, and Puka Pucara. Five hours with pickup and multilingual guide.
“Guia Fred muito atencioso, disposto a explicar e a nós ajudar no que foi preciso! Excelente custo x benefício!”
A 1 PM to 7:30 PM Cusco city circuit combining Cathedral of Cusco, Qoricancha, and major Inca ruins, plus a craft stop.
“This wasn’t great. Our guide was really repetitive and long winded. The places we stopped were worth visiting, but I’d go with a different tour. We met a tour coordinator and she was lovely and engaging, but once the tour started we wished she was taking us instead. There were multiple sales pitches, a woman who got on the bus to sell anis who was cool, and a guy who got on the bus to sell his book which wasn’t great. Check out these sites, but with someone else.”
Half-day trip from Cusco to Maras salt mines and Moray, with early routing, small group comfort, expert guides, and top photo stops.
“Very informative and funny guide. We booked the afternoon tour and it was easily communicated and arranged. We would recommend!”
Cusco to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Salineras salt mines in 6 hours, with a weaving workshop and simple budget.
Afternoon half-day from Puno to Sillustani’s chullpas, Inca cemetery sights, museum stops, and Umayo lagoon views, with guide and tickets.
“The tour started right on time. The guide was great, very much to the point and sharing important information about Sillustani. He encouraged questions and answered them well. He was relaxed and in a good mood but was in command to make sure we covered all that we need to know and also some free time for pictures or shopping some local goods. Great visit to a pre-inka site, quite impressive. We also learned a bit about the differences and commonalities between the Quechua and Aymara languages and ethnic groups that still inhabit Puno. I recommend this tour to expand your views on Peruvian history and heritage and it's not…”
Half-day Cusco tour with Plaza de Armas, Qoricancha Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, and Tambomachay fountains for $22.
“The city tour was great. My guide was very knowledgeable. The only down side is it felt a little rushed I think adding 1 hour more would make up for the rush at the first stop.”
