Cusco · HALF-DAY
8 reviewed
Good half-day tours fill up through the dry season and the best go first. Below are the 8 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.”
