4-Hour Inca Ruins Tour in Cusco with Four Archaeological Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Saqsaywaman, an important military base for the Incas
• 02 Explore Qenqo, famous for its underground tunnels
• 03 See Puka Pukara, also known as the "Red Fortress"
• 04 Admire the stonework of Tambomachay, also known as the "Baños de Inca"

Introduce yourself to the historic capital of the Inca Empire with a visit to the four most important ancient ruins near Cusco. Explore the archaeological sites of Saqsaywaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, and learn about their fascinating pasts. The experience also includes a walking tour of Cusco before returning to your accommodation.

Explore the archaeological sites of Saqsaywaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, and learn about their fascinating pasts.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Inca Ruins and Cusco Walking Tour

• You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco by your Peruvian tour guide to begin the tour.

• Visit the archaeological site of Saqsaywaman, built by the Incas from massive stones weighing more than 300 tons. This site was the most important military base of the empire.

• Explore Qenqo, a large rock used by the Incas for ceremonial purposes, with an intricate network of underground passageways.

• See Puka Pukara, a site of military ruins also known as the "Red Fort".

• You will then visit Tambomachay, one of the most important archaeological sites, consisting of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls.

• Head back to Cusco for a walking tour through the city before returning to your hotel.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Personalized Peruvian tour guide

• Hotel pickup

• Private transportation

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs)

• Admission fees (tourist ticket)

Know before you go

• This is a gentle walking tour, suitable for all.

• This tour is the perfect introduction to Cusco, covering all the significant Inca and Colonial sights of the historic centre, plus the four amazing ruins just outside town.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cusco, Peru

Tour start

Cusco, Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.