About this experience
Our transfer will go to your hotel to pick you up and take you to the start of the tour.
As the first starting point of our City tour in Cusco is the Cathedral of Cusco, full of history and valuable works of art, then we will visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) a sacred enclosure and space dedicated to the deities, then we will continue the tour to the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman known for its huge walls of megalithic stone that were built with amazing precision and perfection, we will continue through the surrounding archaeological centers like Qenqo, Puka Pukara and finally Tambomachay. Ending our City tour in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Tambomachay Guide From Cusco
Plan a Tambomachay visit from Cusco with practical advice on the Tourist Ticket, transport, timing, combined sites, family entry rules, and accessibility.
Sacsayhuaman Guide for First Timers
Plan a first visit to Sacsayhuaman with practical guidance on current hours, Cusco Tourist Ticket options, routes from central Cusco, accessibility, site rules, and combining the nearby archaeological sites.
What is included
- Pick up from your hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tourist guide in English or Spanish
Not included
- Ticket to Qoricancha (20 soles per person)
- Partial tourist ticket (70 soles per person)
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Inside you will see small temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, maintaining the original stone foundations. Outside there are gardens and fountains on the grounds of the temple of the sun.
We will see the huge carved rocks where the fine cutting and placement of the blocks on site were so precise. During the locals of Inti Raymi here we offer Mother Earth using the Holy Coca Leaves. It consists of three superimposed platforms that overlook the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
This resort was an Inca ceremonial worship center and is carved from rock. At the top of the rock there are zigzag channels and inside there are small trapezoidal niches.
You will have a panoramic view of this archaeological site that was used as a center of military control of the Incas. This is a red fortress as a result of the large amount of iron in its rocks.
You will see aqueducts and water sources from nearby springs. This place was a center of worship and water worship.
Alpacas sanctuary.
We visit the alpacas and llamas hatchery and will have an exhibition of how to recognize baby alpaka wool fiber and the famous vicuña wool, the finest wool in the world in the community of Wallarcocha.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tours Adventure 4 Lagunas
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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