Private Cusco City Tour – Cathedral, Sun Temple & Sacsayhuamán
Discover the heart of Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, with a private guided city tour. This 3.5-hour tour includes the Cathedral, Sun Temple (Qoricancha), Sacsayhuamán, and the San Cristóbal viewpoint, offering travelers a unique combination of Inca history, colonial heritage, and panoramic city views.
Your guide, wearing a red Cusco Guide T-shirt, will explain the origins of the Incas, the layout of Cusco as a puma, the Inca Trail network, and cultural stories of the city center. This tour provides an in-depth understanding of Cusco’s history and architecture, giving you an experience most other tours skip.
Itinerary – Step by Step Experience
The tour begins at Plaza de Armas, in front of the Inca statue. Your guide will be wearing a red Cusco Guide T-shirt for easy recognition. This is the perfect location to start walking through Cusco while learning about the Inca city layout, history, and main square stories.
Cusco Cathedral
Spend at least 45 minutes exploring the Cathedral
Highlights include: The Last Supper painting with Andean elements, Lord of the Earthquakes, and Virgins wearing mountain-shaped gowns
Learn about colonial architecture built on Inca foundations
Walk along Intikijllu (Sun Street)
A 15-minute walk to Qoricancha (Sun Temple)
Along the way, your guide explains Inca street planning and historical anecdotes
Qoricancha – Sun Temple
Spend 45 minutes exploring the Sun Temple
Highlights: Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Stars, sacred chambers for moon, lightning, and rain, Inca scale model, Spanish colonial integration
Private Transport to Sacsayhuamán
Short taxi or mini-van ride to Sacsayhuamán for comfort and a personalized pace
Sacsayhuamán – Inca Ruins
Explore for 1 hour
See the zigzag stone walls, strategic viewpoints, and learn about ceremonial and military uses
San Cristóbal Viewpoint
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20-minute walk down to the viewpoint
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Panoramic view of Cusco, city layout, and puma symbolism
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5-minute taxi back to Plaza de Armas
Price – Private Cusco City Tour
Pricing (payment to be made at the beginning of the tour):
1 person: $45
2 people: $25 each
3 people: $20 each
4 people: $15 each
5–6 people: $12 each
7–20 people: $10 each
Competitive pricing for a private, must-see tour including the Cathedral, Sun Temple, and panoramic viewpoint, booked directly with Cusco Guide, no OTAs or commission fees.
What’s Included
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Private van or taxi transport
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Authorized local guide (Cusco Guide)
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Personalized small group experience
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Expert explanations of Inca history, city layout, and cultural stories
5. What’s Not Included
Cathedral entrance: 25 soles (~$8)
Qoricancha entrance: 20 soles (~$6)
Sacsayhuamán entrance: 70 soles (~$21)
Personal items, drinks, souvenirs
Traveler Reviews
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Meeting Point
Location: Plaza de Armas, in front of the Inca statue
Recognition: Your guide wears a red Cusco Guide T-shirt
Arrival: 5 minutes early recommended