Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman) Tours and Tickets - page 16

we had a great time with Alfredo. he's nice and has knowledge on the place's history. definitely recommend

Alfie and Victor took great care of us. I was a little challenged with the steps and had to take it slow, and Alfie adjusted. We had seen a couple of the sites previously so we skipped them and spent more time at others. We truly enjoyed the flexibility of the private tour.

The guide, “Benni”, was exceptional! Confident in her knowledge of Inca history, she was extremely adept in her responses to even our poorly worded questions and was professional enough use words and phrases that made understanding her explanations easier. She was very engaging, but personable and courteous. Having traveled extensively worldwide, I can confidently say, this was the most engaging and educational tour I have ever taken. Don’t lose her!

Great time! Learned a whole ton. Dress for ever changing weather! We booked it last minute and they were able to fit us into a group and it was an amazing time!

This tour was one of the best decisions we made in Cusco and gave us a fantastic grounding before visiting Machu Picchu. We visited Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) first, spending around 45–60 minutes there, which was the perfect introduction to Incan cosmology, religion and the remarkable engineering that underpinned the empire. From there we travelled by comfortable minibus to the hilltop archaeological sites, spending roughly 30–45 minutes at each location — Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Each stop offered something different: the sheer scale and stonework of Sacsayhuamán was breathtaking; Qenqo felt more spiritual and ceremonial; Puca Pucara gave useful military context; and Tambomachay was a fascinating insight into Incan water engineering and ritual. What really elevated the experience was our guide, Luis. He was exceptional — knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the subject. We learned that he had contributed to a major book on the Incan Empire, and that depth of expertise really came through. Rather than just reciting facts, he brought the civilisation to life, helping us understand not only what we were seeing but why it mattered. Throughout the tour, Luis layered in insightful context about Incan governance, architecture, astronomy and daily life, all delivered in a way that was accessible and memorable. Transport was comfortable, timings were well managed, and we never felt rushed or left waiting. For the quality of guiding, transport and the number of sites covered, this was excellent value for money. I’d highly recommend this tour early in your Cusco stay — it gives you the historical foundation that makes everything else, especially Machu Picchu, far richer.

Sol was an amazing tour guide. She was right in time to pick us up from our hotel. She introduced us to our driver and the gave us waters and snacks. Unexpected and such a thoughtful touch. She was very knowledgeable about the sights we visited and got lots of great photos for us. 10/10 would recommend any of my friends or family to book this tour.

Tour guide was prompt, courteous and very informative. There were multiple historical sites, but the duration of the tours at each site were not overly long. The Horse back riding tour guide goes by to the pace of the least experienced rider but allows experienced riders to stretch their legs. We highly recommend this for a day trip in Cusco.

Alfie was the best guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw everything we needed to see around Cusco.