About this experience
Enjoy this half-day tour to the main Inka sites around Cusco. We'll visit important places such us temple of the sun Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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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.
What is included
- Drop-off is the center of Cusco
- Hotel pickup Only in the historical center of Cusco
- Places to visit: Cathedral, Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pucapura and Tambomachay
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Archaeological sites.
- Cusco Cathedral
- Qorikancha
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 12h30 p.m. to begin this tour. Together, we will then head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas where we will visit the famous Cathedral (entry fee: 25 s/ not included in the tourist ticket).
we will have the chance to visit the main plaza de armas of cusco and after continue to the principal temple of the sun Qoricancha.
After touring this sacred church we will continue on foot with our group through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to the Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun (entry fee 15 soles not included in the tourist ticket ) in the Qoricancha, you will observe first-hand the juxtaposition between Inca culture and Catholicism. You will also learn about the differences in architecture between the Inkas and Spaniards. The Qoricancha was the main temple for the Inkas and was the center of their city, where all their highways departed from. Thus, their incredible architecture is on full display throughout the site.
The majestic Inka site of Sacsayhuaman . The ride should last around 25 minutes. With your guide, you will explore this spectacular site and learn about its significance and meaning This site it is very important every year there is a big cellebration Party if the sun
we will return to the bus and take a short drive to Quenqo Temple. In Quechua, Qenqo means labyrinth or zig-zag and the temple is named for the crooked canal cut out of its rock.
Next, we will head to Puca Pucara and admire the small circular Inka military fortress. Finally,
we will end out tour with a visit to Tambomachay, the temple of water. We will drive back to Cusco and end the tour back in the main square.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please note: Pick up will also depend on the location and access of the bus in the small street. Alternatively pickup will be at supplier's main office.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Willka travel Cusco
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for private service
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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