Best of Cusco: City Tour with Sacsayhuamán & Local Insights

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Cusco's rich history on this captivating tour. Visit the majestic Cusco Cathedral, home to exquisite art from the Cusco School. Discover the Qoricancha, the Inca Sun Temple, beneath the Santo Domingo Convent. Head just outside the city to marvel at the impressive stonework of Sacsayhuaman and enjoy panoramic views from Cristo Blanco. Continue to Q’enqo with its mysterious underground chambers, and Puca Pucara, the “Red Fortress.” End at Tambomachay, a stunning example of Inca hydraulic engineering. After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy free time.

What's Included

First Aid Kit
Round trip Transportation
Assistance 24/7 from Our Team
Entrance Fee for Qorikancha
Entrance Fee for the Cathedral
Bilingual Guide
Meals
Boleto Turistico Integral

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The customers will have to wait at the Lobby/Front Desk Area of their accommodations.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco Cathedral

    Cusco Cathedral It's the main temple of the city of Cusco and is located in the northeast sector of the current Plaza de Armas. Here you will have the chance to admire the cathedral’s architecture and see some famous works of art belonging to the “Cusco School” tradition.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Qorikancha

    Qorikancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire, was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. Located in Cusco, its finely crafted stone walls were once covered in gold. Today, the site features both Inca foundations and the colonial-era Santo Domingo Church built atop its ruins, offering a powerful glimpse into Peru’s layered history.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sacsayhuaman

    Sacsayhuamán is an impressive Inca fortress overlooking Cusco, known for its massive stone walls built with remarkable precision. Its enormous boulders fit together perfectly without mortar, showcasing the incredible engineering skills of the Inca civilization.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Q'enqo

    Qenqo is a ceremonial Inca site near Cusco, known for its carved rock formations, underground chambers, and ritual altars. It was likely used for religious ceremonies, including offerings and mummification.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Puka Pukara

    Puca Pucara, meaning "Red Fortress" in Quechua, is an Inca military outpost near Cusco. Built with reddish stones, it likely served as a checkpoint and resting place for travelers and guards, offering strategic views of the surrounding valley.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Tambomachay

    Tambomachay is an Inca archaeological site known as the "Bath of the Inca," featuring finely crafted stone aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls. Believed to have been a ceremonial site dedicated to water, it showcases the Inca’s advanced hydraulic engineering and spiritual connection to nature.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cusco Native Tours

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Religious Tours
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