Cusco City & Inca Ruins Tour

US$ 12.20

8.50 / 10

451 reviews | 5,496 travellers

The excursion was super comprehensive, although I think it should have been scheduled for longer hours so I could have explored each of the archaeological sites more thoroughly. My tour guide was Beto, a truly passionate and knowledgeable person. His explanations and insights were very interesting!

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Spectacular views of Cusco's historic centre

Monoliths in the sacred archaeological site of Qenko

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The excursion was super comprehensive, although I think it should have been scheduled for longer hours so I could have explored each of the archaeological sites more thoroughly. My tour guide was Beto, a truly passionate and knowledgeable person. His explanations and insights were very interesting!

  Paula Luz

Discover the most important places of interest in Cusco's historic centre and explore the incredible Inca ruins surrounding the city on this guided tour.

Description
Discover the most important places of interest in Cusco's historic centre and explore the incredible Inca ruins surrounding the city on this guided tour.
Cusco City & Inca Ruins Tour Itinerary

At your selected time on the day of your activity, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco, and we'll take a minibus to the Plaza de Armas square, where you'll find the Cathedral of Cusco. We'll head into the city's most important temple to admire its architecture and artistic richness. Did you know that many of the gold decorations are made from gold from the Incas?

Next, we'll head to the nearby Qoricancha Temple, also known as the temple of the sun. The exact date when this temple was built is unknown, but what is known is that it was one of the most important religious centres for the Inca Empire. It is also one of the best examples of the fusion between Inca and Spanish culture, you discover why when we go inside!

The tour then takes the minibus once again and head to the four Inca ruins in Cusco. We'll travel for just half an hour before reaching Sacsayhuaman, a citadel that dates back prior to the Incas. You'll enjoy an hour-long guided tour, and you'll learn why this is considered to be an Inca architectural masterpiece.

Next, we'll make our way to the sacred archaeological site of Qenko, then to Puka Pukara, a military fortress whose name means The Red Fort; and finally, we'll visit Tambomachay, a mysterious site featuring waterfalls, bathing pools and canals that may have been devoted to the cult of water.

At the end of your sightseeing tour around Cusco's most important places of interest, we'll leave you back near Plaza de Armas, after a four-and-a-half-hour route.

Schedule and places visited

The places visited will vary depending on the schedule:

Morning tour

Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm; Sundays from 10 am to 3:30 pm

Places visited: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay & Cusco Cathedral

Afternoon tour

Schedule: Daily from 1 pm to 6:30 pm

Places visited: Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay

Cusco Tourist Card

By reserving the Cusco Tourist Card, you'll get access to numerous attractions in and around the historic city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There are different options to choose from depending what you want to see and how long you're spending in Cusco!

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the following points in Cusco:

Historical centre of Cusco (San Blas neighbourhood, Calle Nueva alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu and Huascar).

Santa Ana (only to the temple of Santa Ana).

Recoleta (only up to the temple of Recoleta and the nearby streets).

Zaguán del Cielo.

Lucrepata.

Wanchaq (the oval of Pachacuteq, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso and Plaza Tupac Amaru).

Santiago (Grau Bridge and Pasaje Esmeralda).

In case your hotel is located elsewhere, you'll be told the location of the exact meeting point, near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Cusco Private Tour

If you prefer to get to know Cusco with an exclusive guide, you can book a Cusco Private Tour.
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Duration

5h 30m - 6h.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off

Transport by minibus

English–speaking guide

Not included

Admission to the Cusco Cathedral: S/ 40 (US$ 11.07) per foreigner, S/ 25 (US$ 6.92) per local resident

Admission to Qoricancha: S/ 20 (US$ 5.53) per person

Admission to 4 ruins: S/ 70 (US$ 19.37) per foreigner, S/ 40 (US$ 11.07) per local resident

When to book?

You can book up until 8 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Physical: Varies according to the attraction included. Accessible toilets. Paid wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Show more

Visual: Has measures for visual accessibility. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats. Audible security and alarm system.

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All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

No single-use plastics are used.

The show represents local culture.

The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.

The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.

The activity promotes local production.

The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.

No printing of documentation required.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Tayra Tours Adventures Corporate name: Tayra Tours Adventures SAC Registered Office: Huayracpunco B4, Cusco, Peru Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): RUC 20607872369 Contact information Email: info@tayratourscusco.com Phone: +51 948686463

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Cancellations

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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5 out of 451 reviews

8.5 / 10

 8.5318551367332 451 reviews | 5,496 travellers

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Jun / 10 / 2025

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Domingo

Sevilla, Spain

Uno de los tours más interesantes que hemos realizado en Perú. Nuestra guía, Jenny, muy simpática y nos dio explicaciones muy muy interesantes. La única pega es que no visitamos la catedral, supongo que por falta de tiempo debido a que tuvimos que esperar en una de las ruinas a una pasajera que se extravió. Translate this opinion into English.

One of the most interesting tours we've taken in Peru. Our guide, Jenny, was very friendly and gave us very interesting explanations. The only drawback is that we didn't visit the cathedral, I suppose due to lack of time because we had to wait in one of the ruins for a passenger who got lost. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 27 / 2025

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Martin

Montevideo, Uruguay

Todo excelente. Puntualidad. Muy amable y cordial la guía Edith, tuvo que articular mucho en el grupo ya que había algunos que no mostraban interés, se dispersaban y retrasaban todo. Un placer toda la información que nos brindo la guía y se cumplió el itinerario tal cual lo pautado. Vale la pena visitar las ruinas!! Una verdadera maravilla!! Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was excellent. Punctuality. The guide Edith was very kind and friendly. She had to coordinate a lot with the group, as some showed no interest, wandered off, and delayed everything. All the information the guide provided was a pleasure, and the itinerary was followed exactly as planned. The ruins are worth visiting! A true wonder! Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 13 / 2025

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Elena Maria

Spain

Beto fue un guía excelente!! Un hombre muy sabio y con mucho conocimiento de las raíces de Lima. Transmitía la información de manera muy sentida, con emoción. El tour fue increíble, vimos muchísimas cosas y no se hizo para nada pesado. La relación calidad precio es excelente, sin duda lo recomendamos para tus primeros días en Lima. 10/10! Translate this opinion into English.

Beto was an excellent guide! A very wise man with a wealth of knowledge about Lima's roots. He conveyed information in a heartfelt and emotional way. The tour was incredible; we saw so many things, and it wasn't at all boring. The price-performance ratio is excellent; we definitely recommend it for your first few days in Lima. 10/10! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 25 / 2025

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Mikel Hernández Los Arcos

Spain

Señora Julia, nuestra guía para esta excursión fue sin ninguna duda lo mejor, es una señora muy sabia, con gran conocimiento haciendo que las explicaciones sean amenas, además de estar siempre preocupada por sus pasajeros, siempre pendiente de si tenemos soroche para ayudarnos. La excursión es muy completa y en una mañana ves bastantes cosas. Translate this opinion into English.

Julia, our guide for this excursion, was without a doubt the best. She's a very knowledgeable woman, with a wealth of knowledge, making her explanations enjoyable. She's also always concerned about her passengers, always checking in on us for altitude sickness to help us out. The excursion is very comprehensive, and she covers quite a lot in one morning. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 09 / 2025

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Maria Concepcion

Logroño, Spain

El guía Beto muy bien,pero hizo mucho frío,y fuimos sin comer,aunque el nos llevó a tomar algo,las ruinas muy bien explicadas Translate this opinion into English.

The guide Beto was very good, but it was very cold, and we went without eating, although he took us to have a drink. The ruins were very well explained. Opinion translated. Show original.

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