Peru · City Tours

4-Hour Cusco City Tour with Qorikancha and Saqsaywaman

4 Hours Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, along an ancient Inca street
02 Compare the construction methods of the Inca culture at Cusco's sacred sites
03 See the enigmatic 200-ton monoliths of majestic Saqsaywaman
04 Explore Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive ceremonial fountains

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 Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and continue to the city's outskirts to discover four major Inca sites, including the majestic 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 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco and the Four Main Inca Ruins

Pick up from the hotel.
Continue on foot along an ancient street built by the Incas and visit Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun.
Compare and contrast the construction methods of the Inca culture and see the bronze altar.
Drive to the majestic Inca site of Saqsaywaman and see its enigmatic 200-ton monoliths.
Travel to the Inca site of Q'enqo 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