Cusco City Tour – City Tour in Cusco

The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco or from the Plaza de Armas. Departure times are 09:00 or 13:00, depending on your choice. On Sundays, the tour starts at 10:00.

Start at Coricancha, the famous Temple of the Sun. Explore its perfectly carved stone walls and see how Inca art and colonial influence coexist in this sacred place. Feel the importance this temple held in the Inca Empire.

Next, head to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing fortress. Walk among giant stone blocks that amaze with their precision. From here, enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Cusco. This site highlights the military and ceremonial greatness of the Incas.

Continue to Qenqo, a ceremonial site linked to rituals and astronomy. Walk through rock-carved passages and see altars where offerings were made. Experience the mystical atmosphere that still permeates this archaeological complex.

Then visit Puca Pucará, a multi-environment military fortress. Observe towers, plazas, and aqueducts that controlled access to the valley. Understand how this place played a key role in Cusco’s defense.

Finally, arrive at Tambomachay, known as the Baths of the Inca. See water channels carved into stone with great precision and learn about their ceremonial use dedicated to water worship. This site provides a perfect conclusion to the tour.

Return to Cusco’s historic center between 14:00 and 18:00PM, ending the Cusco City Tour at the Plaza de Armas.