City Tour de Cusco

Discover the rich history and culture of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, with this fascinating City Tour. This tour will take you to explore some of the city's most emblematic and significant sites, combining archaeological wonders with colonial treasures.

The tour begins with a visit to the imposing  Temple of the Sun or Qorikancha, the most important Inca temple dedicated to the Sun god, whose walls were originally covered in gold. Here you can appreciate the incredible fusion of Inca and colonial architecture.

The tour continues with a visit to the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca fortress famous for its huge, perfectly assembled stone blocks. Then you will explore Qenqo, an archaeological complex used for religious ceremonies and sacrifices.

Later, you will visit Puka Pukara, a former military fortress that also served as a control and administration point, and Tambomachay, conocido como el «Baño del Inca», un sitio ceremonial dedicado al culto del agua, con sus fuentes y canales perfectamente diseñados.

This City Tour offers a deep dive into Cusco's rich historical and cultural heritage, allowing you to appreciate both the majesty of the Inca past and the colonial legacy that defines this unique city. It is an essential experience for any visitor who wants to understand the essence of Cusco and its historical importance.

This tour is ideal for those who want to explore and understand the fascinating history and culture of Cusco in a single day.

Itinerario del City Tour de Cusco

NOTE: The schedule can be modified according to your convenience.

8:00 AM – Hotel pickup

• Your guide and transportation will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco to begin the tour.

8:30 AM – Visit to Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)

• Explore the impressive Temple of the Sun, known as Qorikancha, where you can appreciate the fusion of Inca and colonial architecture.

9:30 AM – Departure to Sacsayhuamán

• Short trip to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán.

9:45 AM – Visit to Sacsayhuamán

• Tour of the majestic Sacsayhuamán fortress, famous for its enormous perfectly assembled stone blocks and its panoramic views of Cusco.

10:45 AM – Visit to Qenqo

• Explore the Qenqo archaeological complex, used for religious ceremonies and sacrifices, with its labyrinth of passageways and stone-carved altars.

11:15 AM – Visit to Puka Pukara

• Visit Puka Pukara, a former military fortress and administrative checkpoint, known for its stone structures and strategic views of the valley.

11:45 AM – Visit to Tambomachay

• Explora Tambomachay, el «Baño del Inca», un sitio ceremonial dedicado al culto del agua, con sus fuentes y canales perfectamente diseñados.

12:15 PM – Return to Cusco

• Travel back to Cusco, enjoying panoramic views of the valley and city.

1:00 PM – Arrival at the hotel

• Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, where the tour ends.

This itinerary allows you to explore the main archaeological and cultural sites of Cusco in one morning, making the most of your time in the city.

• Professional bilingual tourism guide.
• Private transport.
• Pick up and return to the door of your hotel.
• Optional departure time.
• Medicine for altitude sickness.
• Oxygen.
• Rain coat.
• Trekking sticks

• Tourist ticket.

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Bring sunscreen.