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The 15 Best Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Ruins Tours

26 tours  ·  from $11

Four Inca sites on the ridge above the city, usually done as one half-day loop. The 15 below differ on transport, whether the tourist ticket is included and how much walking at 3,700 metres each one asks of you.

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Meeting by the fountain in Cusco’s main square
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

1.Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $13Our pick

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide such as Luis, Wilson, Victor, or Jared, visiting Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by minivan. You’ll get broad Cusco views, Inca sites, clear historical explanations, and a low-cost introduction to the city, with entrance tickets paid separately.

“This tour was the most informative tour I've been on in Peru. Luis was phenomenal! He had so much knowledge and answered every question with great detail. Some tours I went on, I likely didn't need a guide because I didn't gain much, if any, information but this was truly remarkable. Luis is a gem, and really loved to share the history and stories he's learned from his ancestors. Thank you!”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Qorikancha: the Inca Temple of the Sun
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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

2.City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Start at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas and visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara by shared transport. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with guides such as Nilo and Erick praised for clear history, humor, and helpful photo stops. Budget separately for entrance tickets.

“Our guide was excellent, she was very informative and well organised. We had a great time👍👍”

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Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple - San Pedro Market and the city’s daily rhythm
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Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

3.Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

See Cusco’s key sights in a bilingual small group of up to 15 people. Visit San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, San Blas, Hatun Rumiyoc Street, and the Cathedral, with guide commentary, entrance tickets, and hotel transport from selected hotels. Guides such as Henry, Gabriel, Marcelo, and José Marie have led past departures.

“I had just landed and was on my own and this Cusco tour with Viajes Pacifico was a perfect way to start out my trip and get the lay of the land. The guides explanation of Cusco's history was wonderful and the sites even more so! Beautiful place and fabulous tour guide!!!!!”

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Cusco: 3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon - Starting at Vieja Estancia Ranch
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Cusco: 3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

4.3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65Top rated

Ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch through Andean trails to the Temple of the Moon, with a bilingual guide such as Holger, Alex, Beni, or Jorge. Expect calm horses, city views, archaeological stories, and about two hours in the saddle. Hotel pickup, helmets, saddles, and a muleteer are included.

“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide was amazing and the views were stunning. My favorite activity we have done in Cusco! Highly recommend.”

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Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour - Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay add variety
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Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

5.Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Qorikancha, Plaza de Armas, and Cusco Cathedral in a bilingual small group. Expect expert guides such as Alvaro, Yuber, or Niko, scenic city views, and a full half-day of Inca and colonial history.

“Our tour guide Aracely was amazing! Even our kids - who weren’t the best behaved on the tour but Aracely took in stride - ended up saying it was one of the highlights of our time in Cusco.”

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Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon - Riding the ancient trails toward Chacan Mountain
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Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

6.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride from Gabriel’s Ranch through Cusco’s outskirts on calm Peruvian Paso horses. Gabriel or his team guides you along ancient Inca trails to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain viewpoints. The 3.5-hour outing includes hotel transfers, safety gear, snacks, and an English-Spanish guide. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This was a really great ride on Peruvian Paso horses to Inkan ruins. Gabriel was a wonderful host, full of information, and it was clear that he cares a lot about his horses. Safety was also priority here. I would highly recommend for any level of skill rider.”

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Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo - Puka Pukara and Q’enqo reveal a different side of Cusco
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Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo

7.Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, Qorikancha, the Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. Guides such as Alfredo, Patricia, Ruben, and Soledad are known for clear cultural insight. Private transport, hotel pickup, drop-off, snacks, and an optional textile stop are included.

“Patricia was an amazing guide, sharing her culture, experience, and deep historical knowledge of Cusco much beyond what I expected from this tour. The tour was organized and offered many interesting perspectives both about the city and culture of Cusco.”

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Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour - Sacsayhuaman: allow time for the giant stones
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Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour

8.Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride from your Cusco hotel to four Inca sites with a bilingual English-Spanish guide. Sacsayhuaman gets the most time, while Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay provide a quick look at ritual, military, and water sites. Groups can reach 14 people, and guides such as Jose Aguilar, Ana, and Yuber have earned praise for clear explanations.

“I tried changing the time of three tour and was told I couldn't. I lost all of the money. I'm very disappointed and frustrated.”

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Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay - Qorikancha and the meeting of two cultures
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Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay

9.Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $18

This five-hour Cusco tour combines the Cathedral, Qorikancha, and four Inca sites with hotel pickup in the historic center. Guides such as Victor, Fidel, Marco Antonio, and Nildo have been praised for clear English and strong storytelling. Expect a fast schedule, extra entrance fees, and a group of up to 10 people.

“The tourist tickets required in Cusco are a bit confusing. I purchased the 10 day ticket expecting that it would cover everything but it didn't and I still had to buy entry into some of the sites visited. The tour did not start on time as the guide was half an hour late and we waited for some other people. The tour apart from that was excellent and tiring and the guide was excellent.”

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Horseback Tour in cusco to Temple of the Moon & Hidden temples - From your hotel to Vieja Estancia Ranch
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Horseback Tour in cusco to Temple of the Moon & Hidden temples

10.Horseback Tour in cusco to Temple of the Moon & Hidden temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Leave Cusco by private car, meet your horse at Vieja Estancia Ranch, and ride for about two hours through the countryside near Sacsayhuaman. A guide such as Holger explains the ruins and local history, with time to walk around the Temple of the Moon. Beginners are welcome, and the group has a maximum of 15 people.

“A great experience learning more about native Peruvian history and culture, with an informative and friendly tour guide. The horse-riding is great for people of all abilities and was an experience that I’d highly recommend!”

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Private Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites - Plaza de Armas and the 12 Angled Stone
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Private Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites

11.Private Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

This private 4 to 5 hour Cusco tour pairs the Plaza de Armas and Qorikancha with Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and Cristo Blanco. You get a private vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a native guide such as Freddy, Franklin, Jennifer, or Filio. Morning and afternoon starts are available.

“Had an excellent experience with the private guided tour from TreXperience. Freddy was our guide and made the visit to a sacred valley and sites around Cusco most memorable.”

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Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites – Small Group - Qenqo and the mystery of carved stone
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Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites – Small Group

12.Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $98

See Cusco’s Inca and colonial highlights in four to five hours, starting at the Plaza de Armas and continuing to Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. A guide handles the route and transport, with admission to Coricancha and the four hillside sites included. The group is limited to 16 people.

“Our family of four had an absolutely epic adventure exploring the Sacred Valley! From start to finish, everything was seamless – the van was comfortable, the itinerary was perfectly paced, and the communication with the team was responsive and helpful throughout our whole vacation.”

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Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay - Qenqo: stone, ritual, and unanswered questions
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Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay

13.Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about four hours visiting Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, with roughly an hour on horseback at Vieja Estancia Ranch. Guides such as Benny, Jenny, and Hogler have led departures, explaining Inca history in clear English. The ride suits beginners, but bring long pants, sturdy shoes, and money for the separate archaeological-site ticket.

“The tour along with horseback ride was one of the highlights of our Peruvian adventure. Highly recommended!”

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Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park - Riding through forests with Cusco below
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Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

14.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend about four hours riding calm Peruvian Pasos and Criollo horses through the hills around Sacsayhuaman. Guides such as Holger, Murad, and Mario explain the ruins, caves, forests, and views over Cusco. Transport, helmets, water, snacks, and a visit to the Temple of the Moon are included. Beginners are welcome, with a 200-pound weight limit.

“Riding a horse has been a dream of mine for a long time. And I'm so glad I got the chance to fulfill it in this way. The experience is very relaxing, almost meditative. The guides were very informative and helpful all the way. And the scenery along the course is just mindblowingly marvelous! Also it's newbie friendly - even if you are inexperienced, everything will be explained to you in detail, and your horse will keep following the rest of the group. So you don't really have to be a pro rider.”

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From Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half Day Tour - Tambomachay, a small site with a clear purpose
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From Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half Day Tour

15.From Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $15

Spend about five hours exploring Cusco’s Inca and colonial highlights with a bilingual guide and shared transport. Visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, and Tambomachay, see huge stonework and sacred water features, and learn how to handle the separate entrance fees. Guide Eddie is noted for his humor and practical advice.

“This tour was a bit underwhelming for me. The tour guide was friendly. The description of the tour said hotel pickup was an option so I reached out to the company but never heard anything back. The female assistant acted like she had an attitude because I was 4 min late. We also stopped at a tourist trap merchandise store that could have been omitted from the tour.”

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