Cusco City Tour map: 8 stops including Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo. Route, times, and highlights.
The Cusco City Tour covers the most important archaeological and colonial sites in and around the city. Here's the complete route with all stops.
City Tour route
| # | Stop | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel pickup | — | 8:30 AM |
| 2 | Plaza de Armas | Colonial/Inca | 20 min |
| 3 | Cusco Cathedral | Colonial | 45 min |
| 4 | Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) | Inca | 45 min |
| 5 | Sacsayhuaman | Inca fortress | 1 hour |
| 6 | Q'enqo | Inca sanctuary | 20 min |
| 7 | Puka Pukara | Inca military post | 15 min |
| 8 | Tambomachay | Inca hydraulic complex | 15 min |
| 9 | Hotel dropoff | — | ~2:00 PM |
Total duration: ~5 hours (half day)
Highlights
- Qorikancha — The most sacred temple in the Inca Empire, once covered in gold. Dedicated to the sun god Inti.
- Sacsayhuaman — Massive fortress with stone blocks weighing up to 125 tons. Cusco was designed in the shape of a puma with Sacsayhuaman as its head.
- Cathedral — Built on the palace of Inca Viracocha. Contains a famous "Last Supper" painting featuring cuy (guinea pig).
Book the tour
Our Cusco City Tour includes transport, bilingual guide, and entrance fees. See llamas at Sacsayhuaman and shop at nearby artisan centers.
The Cusco City Tour is the perfect first day activity — it acclimatizes you to the altitude while immersing you in 3,000 years of history.
