• Qorikancha - This convent was constructed on the magnificent Qorikancha, a place of gold, which was the most significant site dedicated to sun worship. Its walls were adorned with gold sheets. The convent is built on a foundation of polished stone structures, renowned as the finest in Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire. Its entrance is a superb example of Renaissance architecture, and its distinctive baroque tower stands out among the city’s tiled roofs. Like many churches, it houses an important collection of paintings from the Cusquenian School.
• Sacsayhuaman - A remarkable example of Inca military architecture, this fortress was constructed with massive granite slabs to protect the city of Cusco from eastern invaders, known as Antis. Sacsayhuaman, meaning “satisfied falcon” in Quechua, consists of three large terraces arranged in a “zigzag” pattern, flanked by enormous stone walls up to 300 meters long. Due to its proximity and elevation relative to Cusco, and the size of the stones, some reaching 5 meters high and weighing 350 tons, it served as a quarry for certain structures in colonial Cusco.
• Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex - Pukapukara is a spiritual center built on a single limestone outcrop, featuring underground galleries and a semicircular amphitheater for rituals. Puca Pucara, meaning “Red Fortress” in Quechua, is a military construction with stairways, terraces, and large walls, forming part of the defense system of the imperial capital. Both are integral parts of the archaeological circuit of Cusco.
• Tambomachay - Also known as the “Bath of the Inca,” this site was likely a place for water worship and a resting spot for the empire’s monarch. It features an impressive system of aqueducts, canals, and cascades carved in stone, designed to channel water from a nearby spring. Experts believe Tambomachay was also a royal garden, abundant with ornamental vegetation, maintained by a complex canal system.
• Q’enqo - Situated 4 kilometers northeast of Cusco, Q’enqo was a spiritual center of the Incas, built on a unique limestone outcrop. Its underground galleries and semicircular amphitheater served a purely religious purpose, hosting ceremonies in honor of major deities such as the sun, moon, mountains, and earth. Q’enqo also houses the Intihuatana, an astronomical observatory used to determine the sun’s position and predict seasonal changes.
• Plaza de Armas - The Main Plaza of Cusco city.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance tickets included
• Tourist transport provided
• Bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)

• Entrance tickets or tourist ticket.
• Entrance ticket to Koricancha Temple

Cusco is a city rich in history and remarkable Inca monuments. During the Cusco city tour, the guide will lead participants on a detailed exploration of the city’s most notable landmarks.

The tour features significant historical sites such as Sacsayhuamán, an incredible Inca fortress known for its flawless stonework. Q’enqo, a sacred Inca pilgrimage site, once functioned as an astronomical observatory and a mummification house. The Temple of the Sun, or Qoricancha, served as the religious, geographical, and political hub of Cusco during the Inca era.

Tambomachay, also referred to as the “Bath of the Inca,” was seemingly a place for water worship and a resting spot for the empire’s monarch. The Inca fortress of Pukapukara is situated in the elevated area of Cusco.

The Cathedral of Cusco, the city’s main temple, is adorned with exquisite carved woodwork, impressive altars, and beautiful paintings.

The tour concludes at the renowned Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking and travel for all participants
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Use sneakers or light/tennis shoes
• Raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season
• Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days
• Camera or camcorder and films.
• Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins in soles or dollars.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.