Cusco: Private City Tour with Sacsayhuamán & Tambomachay

Peru



Explore Sacsayhuamán and four Inca sites Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and visit the Temple of the Sun, Qoricancha, on a private tour from Cusco with flexible hotel pickup.

Highlights

  • Discover the mysteries of Sacsayhuamán and Tambomachay on a private guided tour
  • Learn about Inca architecture and history from an expert local guide
  • Enjoy a flexible departure directly from your hotel in Cusco
  • Visit scenic viewpoints and sacred Inca areas at your own pace
  • Explore the site’s massive stone walls and ceremonial areas

Description

Begin with flexible departures and a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Cusco, then head toward the upper part of the city. Your private guide will start with an engaging introduction to the history, architecture, and spiritual legacy of the Temple of the Sun, Qoricancha, before continuing to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán. As you walk through its massive stone walls, discover how the Incas shaped and fitted blocks of more than 120 tons with extraordinary precision. Enjoy incredible viewpoints, ceremonial sectors, and sacred spaces at your own pace. The adventure continues as you visit three additional Inca sites: the carved temples of Qenqo, the lookout fortress of Pukapukara, and the serene water shrines of Tambomachay. Each place reveals a different aspect of Inca engineering, ritual life, and connection to nature. This 5-hour private tour is perfect for photography, questions, and meaningful cultural insight. Your guide will adapt the rhythm and information according to your interests, ensuring an enriching and unhurried experience. At the end of the tour, you can return to your hotel or be dropped off in the city center to keep exploring Cusco on your own.

Includes

Pickup from your hotel in Cusco Private round-trip transportation Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish) Private tour at Sacsayhuamán, Quenqo and Tambochay Personalized assistance throughout the experience

Important Information

  • The entrance to Sacsayhuamán is included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket. If you do not have the ticket, your guide can help you purchase it onsite. This is a fully private tour with a flexible schedule. Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again