City Tour Cusco: Capital of the Inca Empire
The City Tour Cusco is the perfect introduction to the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. This tour takes you to the city’s most iconic landmarks, blending history, art, and architecture.
You’ll begin at the Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco, surrounded by stunning colonial buildings such as the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus.
Next, you’ll explore the remarkable Inca structures that still stand today, including the Qorikancha Temple (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important temples of the Inca Empire.
The tour continues with visits to the famous ruins near the city, such as Sacsayhuaman, where you’ll marvel at the massive stonework. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to visit Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, each with its own unique mystery and charm.
This tour is an unforgettable journey through the history and culture of Cusco, showcasing the incredible legacy of the Inca Empire.
Exceptionnal!! 🤩
Aug 2026 • with my daugther
Even if the Inca trail was closed, Alpaca Expédition handled and super organised an alternative trek that was incredible, including the short Inca trail. I was very lucky to be with Ivan and Carlos, they made sure we were always well. And Ivan is so knowledgeable and passionate with his profession and Inca history, I recommanded this guide 100%. Every single meal on this trek was delicious, I wonder how the chef can prepared such meal in camping! I recommended Alpaca expédition with Ivan and Carlos for sure.
A great hike to Machu Picchu!
Due to land slides before our trip we had to do a slightly different hike to the traditional Inka Trek, this left from Cusco, over the mountains to Huchuy Cusco then meeting up with the Inka trail on day 3 and 4, although originally disappointed with the change, we know this was outwith alpaca’s control and they did everything in their power to ensure an excellent trip… the porters were incredible, their strength and enthusiasm was inspiring, the food incredible considering where they have to cook. One of our group had a birthday and we celebrated with cake made fresh for the occasion. This is a tough trek but worth it when you see the incredible views, hear the history behind the people and places and it would not have been possible without this excellent team, lead by Rolando our super friendly and funny guide and his assistant Guide Daniel who was always on hand to help, both worked incredibly hard showing us their beautiful country with knowledge and humour. The whole trip including transport, train return, hotel transfer and luggage storage went without a hitch, and the fact this is a locally owned company built buy a man who was a porter himself and who care for their people and Pachamama meant lots to us when deciding who to travel with…. Go Green Machine
Great experience with great people
We booked the 4-day Inkatrail with Alpaca Expeditions as it is an experienced company owned locally (later we heard that they also support local communities/ people).
Unfortunately parts of the Inka Trail was closed after heavy rainfalls (El Niño). While disappointing, Alpaca did the best to adjust and we combined a two day walk from Cusco to the Sacred Valley with the 2-day Inka Trail, going from km104 through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu.
The whole Alpaca team on the hike was fantastic, friendly and efficient porters, a great chef, Sebastien, who cooked unbelievable meals in his cooking tent incl. a birthday cake for one of our fellow hikers. This is not to mention our two guides, Rolando and Daniel, who looked after us with compassion and professionalism (altitude sickness, diarrhea) and Rolando was also very knowledgeable and entertaining when he told us about the history of the Inkas, the discovery of Machu Picchu or about how indigenous traditions transcend from 3000BC to today.
Our group of travelers was also great - not sure whether this was accident or not!
Altogether a fantastic experience!
Fantastic, Insightful Experience with Great Guide
Amazing! Rony our was very nice and funny. He was super knowledgeable on the history too. Would recommend tour to any friends coming here
Wonderful experience with knowledgeable tour guide
Absolutely fantastic experience. Good transportation. We had Rony as a tour guide and he was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Inca civilization and the area as a whole. 10/10 would recommend.