--- title: Private Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 164 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 68 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/private-cusco-city-tour-with-sacsayhuaman-inca-sites/ --- # Private Cusco City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites **Guidekin's take:** Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo combine with views from Cristo Blanco on a private tour for your party. A guide and private transport with hotel pickup and return are included; moderate fitness is required. 5 from 63 reviews at €164 per person for 4h–5h. In our comparison: #14 of 68 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This private half-day tour is the easiest way to see the best of Cusco in comfort. Explore the historic center with your own local guide, visiting the Plaza de Armas, the 12 Angled Stone, Loreto Street, and Koricancha, where colonial buildings rise over original Inca walls. Next, travel by modern private vehicle to the main Inca sites above the city: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, plus a stop at Cristo Blanco for stunning views over Cusco. Highlights of the Private Cusco City Tour • Private half-day tour with exclusive local guide • Flexible start: morning or afternoon • Plaza de Armas, 12 Angled Stone, Loreto Street, Koricancha • Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay • Stop at Cristo Blanco viewpoint for panoramic city views ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: (Optional) Meals not included in the… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €164 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: TreXperience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 63 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 63. - 5 stars: 63 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and unhurried pace; the supplied reviews establish no recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Inca history and detailed answers to questions - Flexible pacing, with time to explore sites without feeling rushed - A useful introduction to Cusco and the surrounding Inca sites - Smooth tour logistics and helpful drivers **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2022-05-28 to 2026-10-05); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Plaza de Armas, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, and 4 riuns - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Pick up and drop off from your Hotel - Professional Native Tour Guide - Comfortable Transportation ## Not included - (Optional) Meals not included in the itinerary, please bring water and snacks of your choice. ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza de Armas** (30m) - The tour can start in the morning at 9:00 am or in the afternoon at 1:00 pm – the start time is flexible to give you maximum comfort. We will pick you up from your hotel and begin exploring the center of Cusco. Cusco, also spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, known... 2. **From the Plaza de Armas, you will walk with your guide to Koricancha (Qorikan...** (30m; admission included) - From the Plaza de Armas, you will walk with your guide to Koricancha (Qorikancha), the most important temple of the Inca Empire. Its name in Quechua means “Golden Courtyard”, because it was once richly decorated with gold. Here you will see the perfect Inca stonework and... 3. **Sacsayhuaman** (30m; admission included) - Next, you will drive in your private vehicle up to Sacsayhuaman, one of the most impressive Inca sites above Cusco. This huge fortress is famous for its enormous stone walls, built with perfectly fitted blocks, some weighing more than 100 tons. As you walk through the site,... 4. **Complejo Arqueologico Q'uenqo** (30m; admission included) - Then you visit Qenqo (also written Q’enko or Kenko), a fascinating ceremonial site just a few kilometers from Cusco. Its name comes from a Quechua word meaning “zigzag,” referring to the carved channels and winding shapes in the rock. Here you’ll walk among mysterious altars,... 5. **Next, you will drive to Puca Pucara, which in Quechua means “Red Fortress** (30m; admission included) - ” This small Inca site was likely used as a military outpost and checkpoint on the road to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. From here you can see beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Puca Pucara is usually visited together with nearby sites like... 6. **Tambomachay** (30m; admission included) - Next, you visit Tambomachay, a peaceful Inca site famous for its crystal-clear water fountains and fine stonework. Often called the “Inca Baths”, it was likely used for water ceremonies and rest by Inca nobility. This is a perfect moment to enjoy the fresh mountain air, take... 7. **Statue of Christ** (20m; admission included) - Next, you stop at Cristo Blanco, the white statue of Christ that stands on a hill above Cusco. From this viewpoint you get breathtaking panoramic views of the whole city, with its red roofs, plazas, and surrounding mountains. It’s a perfect place to take photos, enjoy the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We can also meet you in the main square of Cusco (Plaza de Armas), in front of the Cathedral, or pick you up from Airbnbs and other locations inside Cusco city. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Names of all travelers ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €328 | €164 | | 4 | €436 | €109 | | 6 | €492 | €82 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 68** | €164 | 4h–5h | 5.0 (63) | private | | [Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/?format=md) | €127 | 9h | 4.99 (212) | private | | [Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru](/peru/cusco/tours/half-day-private-tour-machu-picchu-cusco-peru/?format=md) | €181 | 14h | 5.0 (138) | private | | [4-Day Machu Picchu , Sacred Valley and Cusco-Private Guided Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-machu-picchu-sacred-valley-and-cusco-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €1248 | 4 days | 5.0 (137) | private | Ranked #14 of 68 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1722, median €335; typical length 14h. 68 of 68 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/private-tours-cusco/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/private-cusco-city-tour-with-sacsayhuaman-inca-sites/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md