The stone walls of Sacsayhuamán in Cusco

Cusco

Cusco city tour: Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay

The Temple of the Sun and four Inca archaeological sites in half a day.

Tour

Destination
Cusco
Difficulty
Moderate
Guide languages
Spanish, English
Meeting point
Hotel pickup

Half a day through the main sights of Cusco, the former capital of Tawantinsuyo: the Qorikancha, or Temple of the Sun, and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Hotel pickup at 8:00 a.m., with English- and Spanish-speaking guides.

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You visit the main sights of Cusco, the former capital of Tawantinsuyo, starting with the Qorikancha, or Temple of the Sun.

You continue to the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay and discover the greatness of the Inca legacy and the richness of Andean culture.

Highlights

  • The Qorikancha, or Temple of the Sun
  • A tour of the former capital of Tawantinsuyo
  • Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo archaeological sites
  • Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup

    8:00 a.m.

  2. Qorikancha

    9:00 a.m.

    The Temple of the Sun.

  3. Sacsayhuamán

    10:00 a.m.

  4. Qenqo

    11:15 a.m.

  5. Puka Pukara

    11:50 a.m.

  6. Tambomachay

    12:25 p.m.

  7. Return to Cusco

    1:25 p.m.

Included

  • English- and Spanish-speaking guides
  • Shared transportation

Important notes

  • Duration Half day.
  • Altitude 3,399 m above sea level.

Frequently asked questions

What places does the Cusco city tour visit?

It starts at the Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and continues to four Inca archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

How long is the Cusco city tour?

Half a day. We pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 a.m., and the return to Cusco is scheduled for 1:25 p.m.

Does the tour have an English-speaking guide?

Yes, the guides speak English and Spanish. The tour uses shared transportation.

What’s the altitude on the city tour and how demanding is it?

The tour takes place at 3,399 m above sea level and calls for a moderate level of fitness.

How is it different from the Sacred Valley tour?

The city tour takes half a day and covers the Qorikancha and four Inca archaeological sites. The Sacred Valley tour is a full day: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba.

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