Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sacsayhuaman. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 6-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour: Sacred Valley and Maras Moray

• Cusco City Tour: Four Ruins in Half-Day

• 7-Day New Dawn in Machu Picchu: Lima, Cusco, and Sacred Valley

• 7-Day Lima and Cusco Tour With Sunrise at Machu Picchu

• City Tour in Cusco and Visit Museum South American Camelid Private

Entry to Sacsayhuaman is only possible with a Cusco Tourist Ticket, a pass that includes admission to various attractions in and around the city. The cost of the adult Cusco Tourist Ticket is 70 soles for a partial ticket that includes entry to Sacsayhuaman, as well as Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay; the full ticket costs adults 130 soles and also includes attractions in the Sacred Valley.

Yes, Sacsayhuaman is well worth visiting if you're interested in Inca sites while in Cusco. This important site is full of historical and cultural significance and is also incredibly convenient to reach, thanks to its location just outside the center of Cusco. Not only can tours help you learn more about Sacsayhuaman, but they also make it easier to visit while you're sightseeing in the city.

Per one customer who booked the Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour, "This tour was fantastic! My guide was Yuber, and he was so incredibly knowledgeable, fun, energetic, and easy to talk to. We first traveled throughout the Sacsayhuaman park, where Yuber shared all about the Inca history and landmarks. After, we headed into the city and walked through some important Cusco squares and cathedrals. I had the best time and highly recommend."

Yes, there are guided tours available for Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman), which is the largest of the four archeological sites near Cusco. Tours shed light on the culture and customs of the Inca people and often include a city tour of Cusco or visits to other nearby Inca landmarks.

There is no separate admission ticket for Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman). To enter the ruins, you’ll need to buy a type of Cusco Tourist Ticket called Circuit Ticket 1, which costs 70 Peruvian soles (approximately US$20) for tourists and 40 Peruvian soles (approximately US$10) for Peruvian nationals.

Yes, the combined ticket that grants you access to Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman) also covers admission to Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay—three other Inca archeological sites on the outskirts of Cusco. It’s also included on the Full Ticket, which includes entry to 16 archeological sites (but not Machu Picchu) over 10 days.

A visit to Sacsayhuaman can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to five hours, depending on how thoroughly you explore it. As it is one of the largest Inca archeological sites in the world, putting aside 2–3 hours is ideal, as it’s home to tunnels, towers, terraces, and even an Inca throne.

The best month to visit Sacsayhuaman is June when the traditional Incan religious ceremony of Inti Raymi takes place at the archeological site. For the best chance of sunshine and the lowest chance of rain, visit Cusco during the winter months and dry season, which starts in May and ends around September.

Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman) is close to other important Inca archeological sites on the outskirts of Cusco. Nearby are Qenqo, famous for its intricate Inca carvings; Puca Pucara, with its panoramic views of the Andes; Qorikancha; and Tambomachay, a water temple known as the ‘Baths of the Incas’.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Sacsayhuaman. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Cusco:

• Machu Picchu

• Quechua Village

• Aguas Calientes

• Agricultural Terraces of Moray

• Inca Trail

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Cusco.