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This private Cusco City Tour offers a personalized way to explore the former capital of the Inca Empire. Enjoy one on one attention from a professional guide and travel at your own pace, focusing on the sites that interest you most.
Visit Cusco’s main Inca and colonial landmarks, including Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán, and nearby archaeological sites. Learn about Inca engineering, astronomy, religion, and daily life through clear and engaging explanations.
What sets this tour apart is the local expertise and storytelling of your guide, bringing history to life with authentic Andean perspectives. The experience also includes a visit to a traditional alpaca farm, where you can learn about native animals and Andean textiles.
With private transportation, flexible timing, and a comfortable pace, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking culture, comfort, and a high-quality Cusco experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center. Pickup starts 30 minutes before
departure. Please wait in the hotel lobby for up to 10 minutes. Your guide will be in contact
at all times.
Itinerary
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Begin your private city tour in the historic heart of Cusco. Explore the impressive Cusco Cathedral, one of the most important colonial monuments in Peru, built over Inca foundations. Your expert guide will explain the fusion of Inca and Spanish history, religious art, and the significance of the Plaza de Armas as the former capital of the Inca Empire.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Qorikancha
Continue to Qorikancha, the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire. Once covered in gold and dedicated to the Sun God (Inti), this site was also an important center for astronomy and religious ceremonies. Learn how the Incas understood celestial movements and how the Spanish built the Santo Domingo Convent on top of this sacred structure.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Sacsayhuaman
Travel outside the city to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, famous for its massive stone walls perfectly assembled without mortar. This ceremonial site played a key role during the Inti Raymi (Sun Festival), celebrated every June 21st to honor the Sun and Mother Earth (Pachamama). Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco while learning about Inca engineering and rituals.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Tambomachay
Visit three important archaeological sites located in the surrounding hills of Cusco: Qenqo: A ceremonial center associated with Inca rituals Puka Pukara: A military and administrative checkpoint Tambomachay: Known as the “Temple of Water,” dedicated to water worship and Inca hydraulic engineering Conclude the tour with a visit to a local alpaca farm, where you can see alpacas and llamas up close and learn about traditional Andean textiles.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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