Peru · Archaeology

5-Hour Cusco Highlights Tour with Saqsaywaman and Inca Ruins

5 Hours Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Temple of the Sun and compare Inca construction methods
02 Walk through an ancient Inca street in the heart of Cusco
03 See the 200-ton monoliths at the majestic Inca site of Saqsaywaman
04 Explore Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay, Cusco's main Inca ruins

Explore the highlights of Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes that was once the capital of the Inca Empire and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit the Temple of the Sun before heading to the city limits to discover the four main Inca ruins, including Saqsaywaman.

Drive to the majestic Inca site of Saqsaywaman and see its enigmatic 200-ton monoliths.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco City and Four Inca Ruins Tour

Pick up from the hotel at 1:00 pm.
Continue on foot through an ancient street built by the Incas and visit the Temple of the Sun.
Compare and contrast the construction methods of the Inca culture and see the bronze altar.
Walk towards Avenida El Sol, one of the main avenues of the city of Cusco.
Drive to the majestic Inca site of Saqsaywaman and see its enigmatic 200-ton monoliths.
Travel to the Q'enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Inca altars.
Ride to Puca Pucara, a small circular Inca site.
Visit Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water sources, thought to have been used by the Inca for bathing.

Return to the hotel.

The route