About this experience
This is one of the most famous and traditional tours in Cusco.
We offer you an exciting way to visit the seings of Cusco in 6 hours with a private tour guide.
This tour allows you to know the most important streets of Cusco in a fun way, it is a very complete and cultural tour, you will be able to know the culture, history, art, agriculture, Andean cosmovision visiting the historic center of the city, the beautiful cathedral basilica , the Temple of the Sun Koricancha and the most important archaeological centers such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transport (minivan)
- Professional Tour guide
- Entrance tickets
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
09:00 AM our tour guide will pick up you from the hotel. You will visit the main streets of San Blas neighborhood, with steep, cobbled streets and incredible works of art by its famous artisans, Then you will walk towards to the main plaza of Cusco
The Cathedral of Cusco. It is the main temple of the city of Cusco, has one of the most outstanding samples of colonial goldsmiths and carved wooden altars. In the cathedral you can also see samples of paintings from the Cusco school and above all the famous image of the Lord of the Earthquakes.
Continuing with the tour, You will visit Koricancha, also known as "Golden Temple or Temple of the Sun God" which was the most important temple for the Inca Empire and on which the Convent of Santo Domingo was built
Following the tour, we will make a stop at the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman. This complex is strategically built on a nearby mountain from where you can see the entire city of Cusco. It is famous for its huge carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons.
Then you will arrive at the archaeological complex of Qenqo, in the Inca time it fulfilled a purely religious function and where it is believed that the Incas mummified their dead.
Continuing with the tour we will visit the archaeological site of Puka pukara which means "red fort"
Tambomachay, located about 8 kms. North of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, is an archaeological site that is believed was dedicated to the cult of water and where the Inca (king) of the Empire used to retire to rest.
At the end of the tour we will return to the city of Cusco. 14:00 hrs. approx.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LIBERTREK PERU TRAVEL
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
