How long does the Cusco City Tour? The Cusco City Tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, and the main tourist sites visited are the Qoricancha Temple, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. You can take the Cusco City Tour as a private or shared tour. The tour is a half-day tour with various departure times.
Cusco City Tour
The sites we visit on the Cusco City Tour include the Qorikancha Temple of the Sun, an Inca religious center upon which the Santo Domingo Convent was built; the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, famous for its immense polygonal stone walls; the archaeological site of Qenqo, characterized by its labyrinths, underground tunnels, and a large ceremonial table carved from stone; and Puca Pucara, also characterized by its labyrinths, underground tunnels, and a large ceremonial table carved from stone. And finally, Tambomachay, known as the “Temple of Water,” stands out for its aqueducts and waterfalls, showcasing the Inca hydraulic engineering.
Shared tours are available at several times: 9:00, 10:00, 13:00, and 14:00, with daily departures and a maximum group size of 19 passengers. Private tours in Cusco can start at any time, and one of their advantages is that you can go at your own pace. The tour begins and ends at your hotel or Airbnb.
