Cusco City Tour Discover the history and culture of the Inca Empire
Immerse yourself in the living history of the ancient Inca Empire with our complete Cusco City Tour. Visit the impressive Qoricancha, the majestic fortress of Sacsayhuamán, and the ceremonial sites of Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. A cultural tour full of ancestral history and unique Andean landscapes.
Cusco City Tour
3,700m asl - Cusco CityImmerse yourself in the living history of the ancient Inca Empire with our complete Cusco City Tour. This tour takes you to the most representative sacred temples and archaeological centers of the city that was the capital of the largest empire in South America.
Visit the impressive Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, whose architecture and legends will transport you to ancient times. Continue exploring the majestic fortress of Sacsayhuamán, famous for its enormous stone walls that still surprise with their engineering.
Additionally, you will tour the ceremonial sites of Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, each with its own history and mysticism, surrounded by natural landscapes that reflect the essence of the Andes. This cultural tour is ideal for travelers who want a deep immersion in the archaeological and cultural richness of Cusco.
Complete Experience: This tour is perfect for lovers of history, architecture, and ancestral culture, providing a deep immersion into the greatness of the Inca civilization. Discover the secrets of the Empire that dominated South America, while enjoying breathtaking views and expert guides!
General Summary
General Information
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Start: Morning: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM / Afternoon: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maximum altitude: 3,700 m a.s.l.
Service type: Private (Min 2 people)
Guide: Spanish - English
Description
To start the Cusco City Tour, first, we will pass by your hotel and then head to our first visit after a detailed explanation of the tour by our guide. We will start by visiting Qoricancha, one of the most important religious centers of its time, inside you will see some sacred enclosures of the Incas, finely carved.
In the same way, we will depart to Sacsayhuamán, there you will be able to see with your own eyes, lithic walls of exorbitant dimensions and great tonnage, forming three enormous terraces one on top of the other. On the other hand, we visit Qenqo, a place of high religiosity with the presence of altars inside the caves.
Continuing with the tour we will make a stop at Puka Pukara and finally visit Tambomachay, an important area in the Inca period with the presence of sacred water sources. In general, it is a construction of water channels that collects water from the depths of the mountains.
The Classic Tour in Cusco includes 5 very important attractions within the city and its surroundings. Many travelers choose this particular circuit because it has become popular, fast and complete for those with scheduled dates. This tour has an approximate duration of 4-5 hours.
With X Travel Peru, you will definitely have an unforgettable tour of this circuit with the company of our professional guides specialized in this tour, who will make you understand the development of the Inca culture and the influences of other cultures. Finally, we will end the tour and return to the city of Cusco.
Featured Sites of the Tour Places and experiences
- 📍 Qoricancha
Temple of the Sun, the most important religious center of the Inca Empire. It has five rooms where the historical process of the Andean culture is exhibited, with pre-Inca, Inca and colonial pieces. The word Koricancha means "courtyard of gold".
- 📍 Sacsayhuamán
Inca fortress with lithic walls of exorbitant dimensions that reach up to 9 meters in height. Its gigantic stone blocks are considered the largest in archaeological sites. It has sacred lagoons, warehouses, water channels and 33 complexes.
- 📍 Qenqo
Sacred place where ceremonies were held in honor of the Sun, the Moon and the stars. Inside there is an altar for agrarian rituals, underground galleries, a circular amphitheater with trapezoidal niches and a puma-shaped monolith.
- 📍 Puka Pukara
The "Red Fortress" has interior plazas, enclosures, watchtowers and aqueducts. Its functions were to be the lodging place of the Inca and his court. It was related to the cult of water and the regeneration of the earth.
- 📍 Tambomachay
Ceremonial center known as "Baths of the Inca", an important area in the Inca period with the presence of sacred water sources. It is a construction of water channels that collects water from the depths of the mountains.
Why choose this experience? Advantages and reasons
- Deep immersion in the archaeological and cultural richness of Cusco.
- Visit to 5 most emblematic archaeological centers of the Inca Empire.
- Complete and popular tour, ideal for travelers with scheduled dates.
- Specialized professional guides who explain the Inca culture.
Why travel with us? Quality Guarantee
- Specialized professional guides
- Tourist transportation included
- Personalized private service
- Flexible schedules (morning/afternoon)
- Complete tour of 5 sites
- Pick up from your hotel
- Popular and complete tour
- Living history of the Inca Empire
- Authentic cultural experience
🏨 Hotel Pickup Start
We start with pickup from your hotel. Schedule options: Morning (8:30 AM) or Afternoon (12:00 PM), according to your preference to begin this unforgettable tour of the most emblematic sites of Cusco.
☀️ Qoricancha - Temple of the Sun First stop
We visit Qoricancha, one of the most important religious centers of its time. Inside you will see some of the sacred enclosures of the Incas, finely carved. A small museum with five rooms exhibits the historical process of Andean culture, from the first settlements to the development of the Inca culture.
🏰 Sacsayhuamán - Inca Fortress Monumental
We depart for Sacsayhuamán, where you can see stone walls of exorbitant dimensions and great tonnage, forming three enormous terraces one on top of the other. Its gigantic stone blocks reach up to 9 meters in height and are considered the largest in archaeological sites. Inside there are sacred lagoons, warehouses, water channels, ceremonial temples, and 33 complexes.
🌙 Qenqo - Sacred Place Ceremonial
We visit Qenqo, a place of high religiosity with the presence of altars inside the caves. Considered a sacred place where ceremonies were held in honor of the Sun, the Moon, and the stars. Inside there is an altar for agrarian rituals, underground galleries, a circular amphitheater with trapezoidal niches, a puma-shaped monolith, and zigzagging rock stairs.
🛡️ Puka Pukara - Red Fortress Architecture
Continuing with the tour, we will make a stop at Puka Pukara, which in Spanish means "Red Fortress". This archaeological center has interior plazas, enclosures, watchtowers, and aqueducts. Its functions were to be the lodging place of the Inca and his court, and it was also related to the cult of water and the regeneration of the earth.
💧 Tambomachay - Inca Baths End of the tour
Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, an important area in the Inca period with the presence of sacred water sources. In general, it is a construction of water channels that collects water from the depths of the mountains. Also known as the "Inca Baths", this ceremonial center showcases Inca hydraulic engineering.
🏠 Return to the City of Cusco End
At the end of the archaeological tour, we return to the city of Cusco. Arrival time: 1:00 PM (morning tour) or 5:00 PM (afternoon tour). With X Travel Peru, you will have had an unforgettable tour understanding the development of the Inca culture and the influences of other cultures.
✅ Cusco City Tour Includes
Specialized professional guide
Spanish - English with knowledge in Inca culture
Tourist transportation
100% tourist vehicle with hotel pickup
Entrance tickets
Tickets to all archaeological sites
Private service
Private tour for a minimum of 2 people
Flexible schedules
Morning (8:30 AM) or Afternoon (12:00 PM)
Total security
100% responsibility and permanent attention
5 archaeological sites
Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay
❌ Not Included
Tips
According to the quality of the service received
Extra expenses
Any expense not specified in the package
🌟 XTravel Recommendation
Book in advance and wear comfortable clothes for walking. Discover the living history of the Inca Empire! ✨
What to Bring - Cusco City Tour
- Sunglasses Essential UV protection in high mountains and reflections from the waterfalls.
- Sunscreen High factor to protect you from intense solar radiation at an altitude of 3,700 meters in Cusco.
- Warm clothing Comfortable garment to protect you from the Andean climate during archaeological visits.
- National currency (Peruvian Soles) For extra expenses, tips, and souvenirs at the archaeological sites of Cusco.
- Personal documents Mandatory ID or passport for registration and security during the tour.
- Small backpack To carry your belongings during the tour of the archaeological sites.
- Water Bottle of water to stay hydrated during the cultural tour in Cusco.
- Comfortable shoes Adequate footwear for walking through archaeological sites and uneven terrain.
Sitios destacados del sitio
Available Service Options
Prices in US dollars (USD) per person
Small Group (2-3 people)
More personal and exclusive experience
Medium Group (4-7 people)
Perfect balance between price and privacy
Large Group (8+ people)
Ideal for large families and groups of friends
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