Peru · Archaeology

4-Hour Cusco Inca and Colonial Heritage Tour with Sacsayhuámán

4 Hours Round trip from Cusco 08002 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sacsayhuámán, one of the wonders of civil engineering
02 Visit Qoricancha, one of the most important temples of the Andean religion
03 Discover Tambomachay, associated with the reverence and worship of water
04 Explore the Basilica of the Cathedral, an art museum of Andean-European syncretism

Explore the archaeological sites of Cusco, including Sacsayhuámán and its surroundings, and understand the history of the ancient rulers of the Inca Empire, from their advances and expansion to their fall against the Spanish. Discover significant vestiges of Inca architecture and civil engineering alongside colonial buildings and churches that reveal the meeting of these two civilizations.

Sacsayhuámán is one of the wonders of civil engineering, renowned for its megalithic constructions, many of which surpass four tons.

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

Day 01

Cusco and Its Inca and Colonial Heritage

Meet your tour guide and explore the history of Cusco and nearby areas as you visit these remarkable sites.

Sacsayhuámán is one of the wonders of civil engineering, renowned for its megalithic constructions, many of which surpass four tons.

Q'enqo is possibly an example of what a religious-astronomical centre could have been, with its unique rock carvings.

Tambomachay is hypothetically considered a temple of reverence and worship of water because of its perfectly worked water sources.

Puca Pucara, according to many scholars, could have been a military centre for the preparation of many young people of warrior lineage.

Qoricancha, one of the most important temples of the Andean religion, was later occupied by the Catholic order of the Dominicans, who transformed its original design into a convent.

The Basilica of the Cathedral is an art museum where you will find Andean-European syncretism. You will also observe examples of the great Cusco school of art from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 08002 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Local English-speaking Cusco tour guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fees

Know before you go

Traditional Cusco city tour.
One of the best ways to get to know the city of Cusco and its surroundings. This tour allows you to discover, in just half a day, the history of the ancient rulers of the Inca Empire, from their advances and expansion to their fall against the Spanish.
On the one hand, you will see large vestiges of Inca architecture and civil engineering and, on the other hand, colonial buildings and churches that show the meeting of these two civilizations.

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