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The polygonal stone walls of Sacsayhuamán

Private half-day tourCusco: Private City Tour of Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán and the Inca Sites

5h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Cusco (historic centre, San Blas and Wanchaq)
Free cancellation, 24h

Five hours in and above Cusco: the Inca walls of Qorikancha, the Plaza de Armas, the great stone terraces of Sacsayhuamán and the smaller sites of Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

The day

The centre first, then up the hill to the sites above the city.

Start

Your hotel

Collected from the door at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.

+15m

Qorikancha

The Inca temple of the Sun, with its fitted stone walls inside the colonial church and convent of Santo Domingo.
Entrance not included

+1h 15m

Plaza de Armas

The main square, with the Cathedral and the church of La Compañía.

+1h 45m

Sacsayhuamán

Zigzag terraces of huge fitted stones above the city, with a wide view of Cusco.
Entrance not included

+3h

Q'enqo

A carved limestone outcrop with a passage and an altar cut into the rock.

+3h 30m

Puka Pukara and Tambomachay

A small fort on the road and, across it, the Inca fountains of Tambomachay, still running.

+4h 15m

Cristo Blanco

The white statue on the hill above San Blas, and a view over the whole city.

+5h

Back where you want to be

Your hotel, the Plaza de Armas or a restaurant. Tell your driver on the day.

The polygonal stone walls of Sacsayhuamán
The polygonal stone walls of Sacsayhuamán
A corner of fitted Inca stones at Sacsayhuamán
A corner of fitted Inca stones at Sacsayhuamán
The Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral in Cusco
The Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral in Cusco

Photos by Ruben Hanssen, Raul Varela on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole tour
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Entrances are not included. The Cusco tourist ticket covers Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay; Qorikancha is paid on its own.

Before you book

Altitude
Cusco is at about 3,400 m. Take the first day in the city slowly and drink plenty of water.
Tickets
Buy the Cusco tourist ticket (Boleto Turístico) for the four sites above the city. Your driver can take you to a sales point.
Best for
A first afternoon in Cusco, without the walking uphill.
Start time
Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €150. Choose the number of people when you book.

Some, at each site, on uneven ground. The car takes you between them.

Yes. Our full-day Cusco tour includes it, or tell your driver and we drop one of the sites.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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