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Open Bus Cusco City Tour: Explore Major Highlights in and Around Cusco
4.4
194 Ratings
Cusco
Discover the major highlights of Cusco and its surrounding areas on the Bus Cusco City Tour. Explore historic landmarks, archaeological sites, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich tradition.
Discover the major highlights of Cusco and its surrounding areas on the Bus Cusco City Tour. Explore historic landmarks, archaeological sites, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich tradition.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaza de Armas - Begin your journey into the culture and history of Cusco at the central Plaza de Armas. A knowledgeable guide will provide a brief introduction.
- Calle Saphy - Here, you will board our open-top bus.
- San Pedro Central Market - As you pass this iconic Cusco landmark, gain insight into the daily lives of locals and their…
- Plaza de Armas - Begin your journey into the culture and history of Cusco at the central Plaza de Armas. A knowledgeable guide will provide a brief introduction.
- Calle Saphy - Here, you will board our open-top bus.
- San Pedro Central Market - As you pass this iconic Cusco landmark, gain insight into the daily lives of locals and their preservation of ancient traditions and customs.
- Sacsayhuaman - Enjoy a brief stop here. While remaining on the bus, take in the panoramic views of this iconic Inca fortress steeped in history. Our local expert will share fascinating insights.
- Statue of Christ - This landmark offers breathtaking views of Cusco city. Accompanied by a local guide, visit the Statue of Christ, which holds historical significance. Enjoy time to walk, savor the views, and take photos.
- La Paccha - Drive through Paccha, a significant center in Cusco city.
- Great Mural Of Cusco - Travel along the Great Mural of Cusco, where you will see massive paintings depicting the history of the Incas and the Spanish conquest.
- Qorikancha - This notable site was the most sacred place for the Incas. As you drive past the temple, our local guide will explain its significance and how the Spanish conquistadors demolished the Incan temple to build a church on its foundation.
- Calle Saphy - After an enriching experience, you will be dropped off at Calle Saphy (a short walk from the main square) with memories to cherish forever.
What's Included
- Transport
- Bi-lingual guide
- Transport
- Bi-lingual guide
What's Not Included
- Meals and Beverages.
- Any Private Expenses.
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Meals and Beverages.
- Any Private Expenses.
- Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information
This Cusco Sightseeing tour is a fantastic activity to enjoy while acclimating to the area. The itinerary has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent introduction to the city’s culture and traditions. The tour covers all the major attractions in and around Cusco. It begins with a drive through the historic center of Cusco, where participants…
This Cusco Sightseeing tour is a fantastic activity to enjoy while acclimating to the area. The itinerary has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent introduction to the city’s culture and traditions. The tour covers all the major attractions in and around Cusco. It begins with a drive through the historic center of Cusco, where participants can relax and take in the views as a bilingual guide explains the significance of each landmark. The tour continues with visits to key archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, and Puca Pucara. Participants will also engage in a traditional experience, taking part in an offering ceremony to Mother Earth.
Location
Sta. Catalina Angosta 120
Santa Catalina Angosta
Very close to the main square.
Important: enter the premises, to change the ticket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(194 Ratings)
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K4544lmpedror
May 24, 2025
Victor Guia was the best of the experience - Very well worth the guide Victor was of excellence. We searched at the hotel and led to the meeting point. Guide always very empathic and providing assistance to the group.
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Ania_n
May 22, 2025
Fun way to see Cusco - Great fun riding on the top of the bus on the narrow Cusco streets. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke good English.
The Inka ceremony was very moving and spiritual.
One improvement could be blankets during the 3:30pm tour so people can enjoy seating at the top and appreciate the views and the stars.
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640adrianp
May 15, 2025
Excellent value, fun and informative. - Fantastic value.
Lovely tour around the city and beyond. Several really interesting stops so don't think it's just about sitting on a bus.
The guide was informative, fun and professional.
Worth much more than we paid, hence a good tip.
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Chanels106
May 5, 2025
Cusco tour will impress you so much! - The tour was outstanding and the your guide made the trip memorable. Each of the stops were excellent and offered a taste of Cusco. I made a couple new friends from Lima! I hope we can all connect again in Lima, Cusco or California!
I think you will love the tour!
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Sightseer13757466006
Apr 23, 2025
Excellent - I found it very interesting, in 3 hours you see a lot of places. And if you want to come back, you know how they are.
Paulo, the guide, a standout.
The participation in the Inca rite, I really liked
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Daydream06278584407
May 15, 2025
Just blah - First of all, it was supposed to be with English speaking guide, but 80% was Spanish, so we really didn’t learn anything. It was a bit disorganized.
The Pachamama ceremony was fun.
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David_c
May 8, 2025
Good trip but not well organized - Content of the Trip was good but organization not brilliant, the trip started an hour late, and we were forever stopping at areas that they were trying to sell you things, the areas visited were ok.
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Darciekiper
May 23, 2025
Okay tour - Enjoyed seeing the city, but difficult to hear the tour guide (muffled speaker system) and bus tour very commercialized. They sold pictures, sold drinks on the bus, and asked for money at the ceremony.
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Fearless654300
May 17, 2025
Commercial tour - At all times they want to sell something. Awkward. The driver who is also the photographer was very irritated even with the guide to whom he lapped because the guide gave information about the places and was not focused on selling and if on providing information and historical details, which for a tourist is important! It was a comedy!!! In the end the driver's wife stops by to sell the photos of the trip as a souvenir, nice detail.
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Heidic191
May 29, 2025
Scam from beginning to end - go if you want a divorce - I really should’ve listened to the negative reviews, they were spot on. We waited over 1.5 hours for the tour to start, which we initially chalked up to the rain. But that was just the beginning.
When the guide finally arrived, he looked like he’d rather be anywhere else. I’ve never met a more miserable tour guide. He seemed genuinely annoyed that we existed. He’d speak for five minutes in Spanish, then switch to English for maybe 20 seconds, usually just enough to say something vague like, “This is important building.”
Once we got on the bus (finally), it was clear it had seen better decades. Pieces were falling off the seats, the railings wobbled, and the front glass was cracked. The whole thing felt one pothole away from collapsing.
Some highlights of the tour included:
- A low-hanging cable whipping across the upper deck that nearly took out a few heads. Not exactly the kind of excitement we were hoping for.
- The speaker system sounded like it belonged at a protest campaign. Whatever commentary was being shared was totally unintelligible.
- Constant upselling: homemade alcohol, photos, and more llama wool clothing.
- And then there was the cultural ritual at the end. While I respect Peruvian traditions, it felt a bit disingenuous, especially when the guide insisted we donate money for the shaman who "doesn’t use money." Odd.
Overall, not the experience we were expecting. Save yourself the time and possibly a decapitation. The pro was that the guide knew he was so bad that he didn't even try to guilt us into tipping him.
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