Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo
Overview
About
Explore the ancient city of Cusco on this half-day guided tour. Visit the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress, perched atop a hill overlooking the city. Next, head to the mysterious Qenqo temple, known for its unique architecture and intriguing history. This tour provides a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Cusco.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Itinerary
Cusco Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo in Cusco, Peru. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Qorikancha
Inside you will see small temples dedicated to the sun, the moon, and the stars, maintaining the original stone foundations. Outside there are gardens and fountains in the grounds of the sun temple.
Sacsayhuaman
We will see the huge carved rocks where the fine cutting and placement of the blocks on site was so precise. During the Inti Raymi locals here we offer to Mother Earth using the Sacred Coca Leaves. It is made up of three overlapping platforms that overlook the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
Q'enqo
This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is carved in rock. At the top of the rock there are zigzag channels and inside there are small trapezoidal niches.
Puka Pukara
You will have a panoramic view of this archaeological site that was used as a military control center for the Incas. This is a red fortress as a result of the large amount of iron in its rocks.
Tambomachay
You will see aqueducts and water sources coming from nearby springs. This site was a center of worship and water worship. 35 minutes • Admission not included 6 Manos De La Comunidad Alpaca Sanctuary. We visit the alpaca and llama farm and we will have an exhibition on how to recognize the baby alpaka wool fiber and the famous vicuña wool, the finest wool in the world in the community of Wallarcocha.
This concludes the tour.
