About this experience
Cusco City Tour is the perfect way to start your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu, offering a rich introduction to the former Inca capital. Visit the main highlights, including the Plaza de Armas, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, and the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, while learning about the region’s fascinating history and culture.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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
- Tourist Transportation
- Pick up From your Hotel (All city center)
- Professional tour guide (English and Spanish)
Not included
- PARTIAL TICKET I S/70.00 PEN 4 Parks Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and...
- Entry ticket to the Temple of the Sun QORICANCHA, 20 PEN (in USD 7.00)
Itinerary and highlights
The Temple of the Sun: inside, you’ll find small temples dedicated to the sun, the moon, and the stars, all built upon the original stone foundations. Outside, you can stroll through beautiful gardens and admire the flowing fountains that surround this sacred Inca site.
Sacsayhuaman: here you’ll see enormous, finely carved stones, where the precision of the cuts and the way each block fits together is truly impressive. During the Inti Raymi festivities, locals gather in this area to make offerings to Mother Earth using sacred coca leaves. The complex is made up of three overlapping terraces that overlook the city of Cusco, framed by the beautiful surrounding mountains.
Qenqo: this complex was an Inca ceremonial center carved directly into the rock. At the top, you can see zigzagging channels, while inside the grotto there are small trapezoidal niches that were likely used for ritual purposes.
Here you’ll see ancient aqueducts and water fountains fed by nearby natural springs. This site was a ceremonial center dedicated to the worship of water.
Puka Pukara: you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of this archaeological site, which was used as a military control center by the Incas. The fortress has a distinctive reddish color due to the high iron content in its stones.
The tour ends at the main square in the city center.
Meeting and pickup information
- Main Square by the Center our guide will call you by your name. If your hotel doesn’t appear or you haven’t decided yet, please add it in the “Special requirements” section so we can arrange an easier pick-up point or update it later.
- We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb; if tourist vehicle access is restricted in some areas, we may ask you to walk a few minutes to a nearby meeting point for the van. We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MC Peru Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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