Cusco City & Inca Ruins Tour

Explore the key landmarks of Cusco's historic center and uncover the stunning Inca ruins surrounding the city through this guided experience.

Cusco City & Inca Ruins Tour Itinerary

On the designated day of your tour, a pick-up will be scheduled from your hotel in Cusco at your chosen time. We'll travel by minibus to the Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city, where the Cusco Cathedral stands tall. Inside this prominent temple, you'll admire its remarkable architecture and artistic heritage, including gold décor sourced from Incan treasures.

Our journey continues to the renowned Qoricancha Temple, known as the temple of the sun. Although the precise construction date is unclear, it's recognized as a pivotal spiritual hub for the Inca Empire. Once inside, you'll discover the intricate blend of Inca and Spanish influences that define this architectural gem.

We will hop back into the minibus for a trip to four notable Inca ruins situated just outside the city. After a short 30-minute ride, we will arrive at Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel that predates the Incas. Here, a guided tour lasting one hour will illuminate the reasons behind its classification as an Inca architectural wonder.

Next on our itinerary is the sacred site of Qenko, followed by Puka Pukara, a military fortress, aptly named The Red Fort. Lastly, we will explore Tambomachay, a site shrouded in mystery that features cascading waterfalls and pools, possibly dedicated to water worship.

After an enriching four-and-a-half-hour tour through Cusco’s most significant attractions, we will return you close to the Plaza de Armas.

Schedule and Places Visited

The itinerary may vary based on the chosen schedule:

Morning Tour

Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm; Sundays from 10 am to 3:30 pmPlaces Visited: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay & Cusco Cathedral

Afternoon Tour

Schedule: Daily from 1 pm to 6:30 pmPlaces Visited: Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay

Cusco Tourist Card

By obtaining the Cusco Tourist Card, you will gain entry to a variety of attractions within the historic city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Various options are available based on your interests and the duration of your stay in Cusco.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes a pickup service from the following areas in Cusco:

Historical center (neighborhoods of San Blas, Calle Nueva Alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, and Huascar).Santa Ana (limited to the Santa Ana temple).Recoleta (up to the Recoleta temple and adjacent streets).Zaguán del Cielo.Lucrepata.Wanchaq (Oval of Pachacuteq, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso, and Plaza Tupac Amaru).Santiago (Grau Bridge and Pasaje Esmeralda).

If your hotel is located outside these zones, you will be informed of an alternative meeting point near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Cusco Private Tour

If you wish for a more personalized experience in Cusco, you may opt for a private tour with an exclusive guide.