Cusco City & Inca Ruins Tour

Discover the most important places of interest in Cusco's historic centre and explore the incredible Inca ruins surrounding the city on this guided tour.

Cusco City & Inca Ruins Tour Itinerary

At your selected time, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and taken by minibus to the Plaza de Armas, home to the Cathedral of Cusco, where you can explore its architecture and artistry, including decorations made from Inca gold.

Next, visit the nearby Qoricancha Temple, the temple of the sun, significant in the Inca Empire and a prime example of Inca-Spanish cultural fusion.

The tour will continue with a minibus ride to four Inca ruins. After half an hour, reach Sacsayhuaman for an hour-long guided tour, highlighting its architectural significance. Then proceed to Qenko, followed by Puka Pukara, a military fortress, and Tambomachay, known for its waterfalls and pools possibly linked to water worship.

Your tour concludes with a drop-off near Plaza de Armas, covering a total of four and a half hours.

Schedule and places visited

The places visited will vary depending on the 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 reserving the Cusco Tourist Card, you'll gain access to various attractions in the historic city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with options depending on your interests and duration of stay.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the following points in Cusco:

Historical centre of Cusco (San Blas, Calle Nueva alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, Huascar).Santa Ana (only to the temple of Santa Ana).Recoleta (only to the temple of Recoleta and nearby streets).Zaguán del Cielo.Lucrepata.Wanchaq (Pachacuteq oval, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso, Plaza Tupac Amaru).Santiago (Grau Bridge, Pasaje Esmeralda).

If your hotel is located elsewhere, you will be informed of the meeting point near Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Cusco Private Tour

If you prefer a more personalized experience, you can book a Cusco Private Tour.