Private Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites

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Exploring Sacsayhuaman — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This private half-day tour is the easiest way to see the best of Cusco in comfort. Explore the historic center with your own local guide, visiting the Plaza de Armas, the 12 Angled Stone, Loreto Street, and Koricancha, where colonial buildings rise over original Inca walls.

Next, travel by modern private vehicle to the main Inca sites above the city: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, plus a stop at Cristo Blanco for stunning views over Cusco.

Highlights of the Private Cusco City Tour

Private half-day tour with exclusive local guide
Flexible start: morning or afternoon
Plaza de Armas, 12 Angled Stone, Loreto Street, Koricancha
Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay
Stop at Cristo Blanco viewpoint for panoramic city views

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: TreXperience

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Plaza de Armas, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, and 4 riuns
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Pick up and drop off from your Hotel
Included: Professional Native Tour Guide
Included: Comfortable Transportation

Not included

Not included: (Optional) Meals not included in the itinerary, please bring water and snacks of your choice.

Itinerary

Plaza de Armas

30 min

The tour can start in the morning at 9:00 am or in the afternoon at 1:00 pm – the start time is flexible to give you maximum comfort. We will pick you up from your hotel and begin exploring the center of Cusco. Cusco, also spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, known as the Historical Capital of Peru and former capital of the Inca Empire. You will discover the Plaza de Armas, the famous 12 Angled Stone, Loreto Street, and some of the most important streets and buildings in the city.
Stop 2

30 min Admission included

From the Plaza de Armas, you will walk with your guide to Koricancha (Qorikancha), the most important temple of the Inca Empire. Its name in Quechua means “Golden Courtyard”, because it was once richly decorated with gold. Here you will see the perfect Inca stonework and learn how this sacred place was used for ceremonies, astronomy, and worship of the Sun.
Sacsayhuaman

30 min Admission included

Next, you will drive in your private vehicle up to Sacsayhuaman, one of the most impressive Inca sites above Cusco. This huge fortress is famous for its enormous stone walls, built with perfectly fitted blocks, some weighing more than 100 tons. As you walk through the site, your guide will explain how the Incas built Sacsayhuaman and why it is considered one of the greatest examples of their engineering and architectural skill.
Complejo Arqueologico Q'uenqo

30 min Admission included

Then you visit Qenqo (also written Q’enko or Kenko), a fascinating ceremonial site just a few kilometers from Cusco. Its name comes from a Quechua word meaning “zigzag,” referring to the carved channels and winding shapes in the rock. Here you’ll walk among mysterious altars, tunnels, and carved stones that were used for important Inca rituals. Your guide will explain why Qenqo is considered a sacred place (huaca) and share the legends and stories connected to this unique site.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

Next, you will drive to Puca Pucara, which in Quechua means “Red Fortress.” This small Inca site was likely used as a military outpost and checkpoint on the road to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. From here you can see beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Puca Pucara is usually visited together with nearby sites like Tambomachay and Qenqo, making it a perfect stop to complete your circuit of Inca ruins around Cusco.
Tambomachay

30 min Admission included

Next, you visit Tambomachay, a peaceful Inca site famous for its crystal-clear water fountains and fine stonework. Often called the “Inca Baths”, it was likely used for water ceremonies and rest by Inca nobility. This is a perfect moment to enjoy the fresh mountain air, take photos, and keep acclimatizing for your upcoming trip to Machu Picchu.
Statue of Christ

20 min Admission included

Next, you stop at Cristo Blanco, the white statue of Christ that stands on a hill above Cusco. From this viewpoint you get breathtaking panoramic views of the whole city, with its red roofs, plazas, and surrounding mountains. It’s a perfect place to take photos, enjoy the fresh air, and see how Cusco stretches across the valley—especially beautiful in the late afternoon as the lights of the city start to come on.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can also meet you in the main square of Cusco (Plaza de Armas), in front of the Cathedral, or pick you up from Airbnbs and other locations inside Cusco city.

End point

We can also meet you in the main square of Cusco (Plaza de Armas), in front of the Cathedral, or pick you up from Airbnbs and other locations inside Cusco city.