Tour guide service Inti Raymi 2024

The Inti Raymi is the great festival of the sun that takes place in the city of Cusco every June 24. That day, declared a holiday throughout the Cusco region, people take to the streets to pay homage to their Inca roots, in none other than Cusco, the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo empire. The main show, with hundreds of actors and actresses representing the Inca festival in honor of the sun, takes place in Sacsayhuamán. The entrance ticket is offered in three groups of seats: red seats, green seats or orange seats. The tourist, optionally, can add to his ticket the service of a professional tour guide who will accompany him, helping him to better understand this show in the Quechua language (the language of the Incas).

Inti Raymi Tourist Guide

Prices for tickets to the Inti Raymi and tour guide in Sacsayhuamán

Inti Raymi’s first show is at Coricancha (9 am and lasts 45 minutes). The second, in the Main Square (11 am and duration of 45 minutes). The main show is in the Sacsayhuamán fortress (2 pm and duration of 2 hours 30 minutes). He knows the prices for this latest show, with the option of a professional tour guide who will help you understand the great festival of the sun.

INTI RAYMI TICKETS Show in Sacsayhuamán Guide + show in Sacsayhuamán
Foreign Peruvian Foreign Peruvian
Green Zone 150 USD 75 USD 165 USD 90 USD
Orange Zone 225 USD 225 USD 240 USD 240 USD
Red Zone 215 USD 215 USD 230 USD 230 USD
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Why choose a tour guide? This is the Inti Raymi in its three historical settings

The Inti Raymi is on June 24 and begins with the public show in Coricancha. There the Inca asks for the blessing of the sun for the beginning of the ceremony. Afterwards the show takes place in the Main Square of Cusco where the coca leaf ceremony takes place. The third stage, the most important, is in the Sacsayhuamán fortress. Learn what the show is like in each of these scenarios and why choose a tour guide.

The Inti Raymi in Cusco and the tour guide service
What is the show about? Advantages of choosing a tour guide
Show at Coricancha The Inca enters preceded by his entourage, the high priest, the virgins of the sun, his wife and the representatives of the four regions of the empire. He then performs a ceremony of gratitude to the sun requesting permission to start the Inti Raymi. The show starts at 9 in the morning and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
  • Translation of the show from the Quechua language to Spanish, English, Portuguese, etc.
  • Safety when accompanying the tourist throughout the show in the middle of the crowd.
  • Explanation and appreciation of the Inca culture.
Show in Main Square The Inca and his wife (the coya) are carried on litters surrounded by his personal entourage. Representatives of the four regions dance and sing in honor of the Inca, the coya and the sun. Then the Inca and the high priest perform the coca leaf ritual asking for good times for civilization, successes in war and good harvests.
  • Translation of the show from the Quechua language to Spanish, English, Portuguese, etc.
  • Safety when accompanying the tourist throughout the show in the middle of the crowd.
  • Explanation of the meaning of ancestral ceremonies such as the coca leaf ritual.
Show in Sacsayhuamán The representatives of the four of them make offerings to the Inca with dances and live music. The Inca performs the ritual of sacrifice of a (false) llama, the chicha ritual and the fire ritual in honor of the sun. Then the parade takes place around the Sacsayhuamán esplanade where visitors can take photos with the actors and actresses in Inca costumes. The show starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Translation of the show from the Quechua language to Spanish, English, Portuguese, etc.
  • Safety when accompanying the tourist throughout the show in the middle of the crowd.
  • Explanation of the meaning of ancestral ceremonies such as the coca leaf ritual.

Why choose the tour guide service at Inti Raymi?

The tour guide service but highly recommended during the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán. This show, the main one in this ceremony, lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and is performed in the Quechua language. The guide is trained in the translation of each line of the show. It also provides security to the visitor before, during and after the show, one of the most crowded in Peru.

  • Translation of the show

    The Inti Raymi is a show based on the chronicles of the 16th century. The script is in the Quechua language because that is how the Incas performed this ceremony. Even the show is performed with dialogues by actors and actresses from Cusco. The professional guides are natives of Cusco who have command of the Inca language. The service offers the translation of the show, so the tourist will not miss anything.

  • Security during the show

    It is estimated that around 10 thousand visitors arrive in Cusco on June 24 to appreciate the great Inti Raymi show. This, added to the citizens of Cusco, creates a crowded environment where silent thefts of wallets, cell phones or people lost in the crowd can occur. The company of a tour guide provides adequate security during the show. This way the visitor can enjoy the show in complete safety.

  • Valuation of Inca and Quechua culture

    The true meaning of Inti Raymi is to revalue the importance of the Inca culture, a civilization that left important architectural works such as Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and much more for posterity. The best way to fully understand the meaning of this ceremony is to have the company of a tour guide who will provide the necessary explanation to be part of Inti Raymi.

This is the Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun

The Inti Raymi is an Inca ceremony that was reorganized by the citizens of Cusco to revalue its glorious past. Today, every June 24, three important performances are held in the city of Cusco, resembling the ancient Inca celebration. How is each of these stagings celebrated? Learn what the Inti Raymi is like step by step through this video!

Map Inti Raymi tour

The 3 best festivities in Cusco

Cusco has many stories to tell. Since before the Inca era there were important cultures whose traditions remain in force to this day. Not to mention the Inca culture and the passage of colonialism in this Andean region. Today this mix of cultures is reflected in the main festivities: Inti Raymi, Corpus Christi and the Paucartambo festival. Learn how they are celebrated, their cultural manifestations and get excited to discover the festive side of Cusco.

  • The Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun

    The Inti Raymi (the festival of the sun) is the most important and famous festival of Cusco and Peru. It is a ceremony of Inca origin that is reborn today as three important shows in three settings of great importance since Inca times: the Coricancha sun temple, the main square and the Sacsayhuamán fortress. That day thousands of visitors arrive in Cusco to enjoy the rebirth of the Incas. The festival takes place every year on June 24.

  • Corpus Christi, the feast of saints

    The Incas had the religious tradition of taking out in procession the mummies of the Inca rulers who were worshiped as protective gods. Upon the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, given the impossibility of repressing this tradition, the Inca mummies were replaced by sculptures of virgins and saints. The syncretism of both historical eras is manifested in Corpus Christi, where 15 holy figures march in procession through the city. The holiday takes place on the Thursday after Holy Trinity Sunday (usually late May or early June).

  • The Paucartambo Festival

    Cusco is famous for its dances that reveal the cultural symbiosis between its Inca and colonial past. The religious festival in which these dances and various examples of cultural symbiosis in Cusco are manifested is during the festival in honor of the Virgin of Carmen. The festival is characterized by the use of masks, multicolored clothing and the general joy of its population. It takes place between July 15 and 18 of each year. The town of Paucartambo is located 105 kilometers by road from the city of Cusco.
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Questions and answers about the tour guide service at Inti Raymi

The tour guide service at Inti Raymi is optional but recommended, especially for visitors with a cultural interest with a penchant for history. All the guides are professionals specialized in the festival of the sun and the main tourist attractions of Cusco. Learn the main questions and answers about this service.

1) Why choose the tour guide service at Inti Raymi?
The tour guide service at the Inti Raymi is recommended because the show in Sacsayhuamán is in the Quechua language, the language of the Incas. The tour guide is native, his first language is Quechua and he has full knowledge of the historical importance of the festival of the sun. In addition, the guide is in charge of providing security to the visitor during the massive event.
2) Are the guides professionals?
Yes, all guides are certified professionals, trained and experienced in the Inti Raymi festival in Cusco, Peru.
3) What are the languages ​​of the tourist guide at Inti Raymi?
The tour guide is fluent in Spanish and Quechua. The guidance is carried out in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Additionally, the tourist can request a specialized guide in another language (private service).
4) How long does the tour guide service last at Inti Raymi?
The tourist guide is group (for a group of tourists from different origins). The service time in Sacsayhuamán lasts approximately 4 hours, before, during and after the Inti Raymi show.
5) Does the tour guide accompany the visitor throughout the Inti Raymi?
The tour guide accompanies the visitor mainly during the Inti Raymi show in the Sacsayhuamán fortress (the main show that lasts 2 hours 30 minutes).
6) Is it mandatory to hire a tour guide at Inti Raymi?
No, the tour guide service at Inti Raymi is optional.
7) How to purchase the tour guide service at Inti Raymi?
You can hire a tour guide for Inti Raymi through a tourism agency's website. You can add this service to the purchase of your entry ticket to the show in Sacsayhuamán.
8) Can I cancel the tour guide service at Inti Raymi?
Both the entrance to Inti Raymi and the tour guide service are not subject to cancellation. It is recommended to choose safely when booking your service since it is carried out only once a year: June 24.
9) Does the tour guide service include entry to Inti Raymi?
No, the service only includes the company of a professional tour guide before, during and after the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán. No other services such as lunch, entrance fees or transportation are included. Optionally, the visitor can add tickets to the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán.
10) Does the tour guide service include transportation to Inti Raymi?
No, the service only includes the company of a professional tour guide before, during and after the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán. No other services such as lunch, entrance fees or tourist transportation are included in the purchase. Optionally, the visitor can add transportation.