Private Cusco City Tour Inca and Colonial Highlights

Private Cusco City Tour Inca and Colonial Highlights

By Salkantay Travel Peru

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
5h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

This private Cusco City Tour offers a personalized way to explore the former capital of the Inca Empire. Enjoy one on one attention from a professional guide and travel at your own pace, focusing on the sites that interest you most.

Visit Cusco’s main Inca and colonial landmarks, including Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán, and nearby archaeological sites. Learn about Inca engineering, astronomy, religion, and daily life through clear and engaging explanations.

What sets this tour apart is the local expertise and storytelling of your guide, bringing history to life with authentic Andean perspectives. The experience also includes a visit to a traditional alpaca farm, where you can learn about native animals and Andean textiles.

With private transportation, flexible timing, and a comfortable pace, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking culture, comfort, and a high-quality Cusco experience.

Activity location

Plaza de Armas
- 08000, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Plaza de Armas
- 08000, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

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Private Cusco City Tour Inca and Colonial Highlights

5h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 5,421.06 x 1 AdultP 5,421.06

Total

What's included, what's not

Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
Entrance Qoricancha
Bottled water
Entrance Tickets (Boleto Turistico)
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Professional Tour Guide (English or Spanish)
Meals or snacks
Personal expenses
Tips for the guide and drive (optional)

Know before you book

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza de Armas

40m
Admission ticket included

Begin your private city tour in the historic heart of Cusco. Explore the impressive Cusco Cathedral, one of the most important colonial monuments in Peru, built over Inca foundations. Your expert guide will explain the fusion of Inca and Spanish history, religious art, and the significance of the Plaza de Armas as the former capital of the Inca Empire.

Qorikancha

40m
Admission ticket included

Continue to Qorikancha, the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire. Once covered in gold and dedicated to the Sun God (Inti), this site was also an important center for astronomy and religious ceremonies. Learn how the Incas understood celestial movements and how the Spanish built the Santo Domingo Convent on top of this sacred structure.

Sacsayhuaman

1h
Admission ticket included

Travel outside the city to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, famous for its massive stone walls perfectly assembled without mortar. This ceremonial site played a key role during the Inti Raymi (Sun Festival), celebrated every June 21st to honor the Sun and Mother Earth (Pachamama). Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco while learning about Inca engineering and rituals.

Tambomachay

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit three important archaeological sites located in the surrounding hills of Cusco: Qenqo: A ceremonial center associated with Inca rituals Puka Pukara: A military and administrative checkpoint Tambomachay: Known as the “Temple of Water,” dedicated to water worship and Inca hydraulic engineering Conclude the tour with a visit to a local alpaca farm, where you can see alpacas and llamas up close and learn about traditional Andean textiles.

Location

Activity location

Plaza de Armas
- 08000, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Plaza de Armas
- 08000, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

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