CUSCO
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Cusco. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and the operator behind each.
2 days on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Sun Gate sunrise, Wiñay Wayna terraces, chef-cooked meals, and a guided Circuit 3 visit.
Most Popular“Brilliant activity, Luz was a phenomenal guide with a great mix of humour, enthusiasm and information about this wonderful site. Highly recommend the company and her as a guide!!”
Private guided Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with round-trip train, bus, included lunch, and a focused 2-hour route.
“An unforgettable experience! Our private full-day tour of Machu Picchu was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised—smooth transport, knowledgeable guide, and breathtaking views at every turn. Having a private guide allowed us to explore at our own pace and truly appreciate the history and magic of the site. The stories and…”
A small-group, 3-hour Machu Picchu guided visit from Aguas Calientes, with expert Andes history, pro photo help, and key sights.
“We booked this tour months in advance. Eric reached out to us well ahead of time and the day before to ensure that we're all set and confirm meeting points. We throughly enjoyed our visit and learned a great deal. It is clear that Eric is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Aside…”
A 6-hour Cusco half-day tour pairing Koricancha with four major Inca ruins, plus scenic stops and an expert bilingual guide.
“We loved the way the guide was explaining all the ruins. He used real facts while comparing them with myths. Is English was perfect!”
Secure Machu Picchu Circuit 2 entry with a small-group guide, included ticket, and a focused 2.5-hour walkthrough of the Sanctuary.
“Our guide Edgar was great - super knowledgeable, and great to communicate with prior to the trip! He tailored the visit to our exact preferences and helped us find a great place to eat in August Calientes afterward. Gracias por todo, Edgar!”
Private guide at Machu Picchu with meet-up in Aguas Calientes, 30-min bus ride, a 2-hour citadel tour, and optional hikes.
“Gregory and his assistant were great. they got me from the hotel to the top with good conversation. Then, Gregory gave a wonderful overview of each part of the Machu Picchu ruins. I thought it was a fantastic experience. Good job!!!”
A private 3-4 hour guided walk through Machu Picchu with photo help, hotel or station pickup, and a calm pace when weather turns.
“We marked on the time and worked out. We met at the entrance of Machu Picchu, after we combined by whatsapp. The Guia Diego is very experienced and provided an incredible experience, with explanations and made our beautiful photos. We think that without a guide the visit would lose a lot.Auto-translated”
Full-day Machu Picchu guided tour from Cusco with train, buses, and an English/Spanish guide plus Aguas Calientes time for photos and history.
“Amazing places and the organization of the tour was very good”
Guided Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes with round-trip bus, admission ticket, and a focused 3-hour route through key landmarks.
“The trip was amazing. We booked only 1.5 weeks in advance, but Eric managed to get us Circuit 2 tickets (low-season though!). Everything, from the bus to the entrance tickets, were arranged. Fred toured us around Machu Picchu and had so much insider knowledge, which gave a great different perspective on everything you can see.…”
Full-day Humantay Lake trek from Cusco with early pickup, guide in English/Spanish, breakfast and lunch, roundtrip transport, and entry fee extra.
“A Laguna Humantay é uma das paisagens mais lindas que já tive a oportunidade de admirar. A subida da montanha é íngreme e com alguns obstáculos, mas bem possível de fazer. Quanto a empresa que nos guiou até lá, deixou bastante a desejar. Difícil comunicação e demora nos retornos com as instruções do passeio. Nosso…”
Four days of guided Manu National Park wildlife from Cusco, with cloud-forest stops, boat rides, clay-lick parrots, and basic jungle lodges.
“What is advertised here and what actually happened on the tour, didn’t quite match up. The drive there was way longer and steeper than anticipated, some 13 hours through steep mountains. Okay for those who can handle it, but terrible for those with a scare of hights. The first night in the lodge was nothing…”
Private Machu Picchu guide from Aguas Calientes with a night-before plan, station-to-ruins escort, and 2–4 hours at the Inca city.
“Joan was absolutely brilliant. His energy is great, he’s very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. The only issue I had was the operator at ViaTour who said the tickets for macchu picchu were included but they weren’t, we bought them separately.”
Private guided Machu Picchu visit from Aguas Calientes with flexible circuits, calm pacing, photo help, and 24/7 WhatsApp support for small groups.
“We had Jose as our tour guide, and really enjoyed out time with him. He was patient, fun and informative. So glad we met him!”
Two days from Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with guided Inca stops, train, hotel in Aguas Calientes, and included tickets.
“We had a fantastic time in Machu Picchu with our guide Jorge. Wonderful experience, great atmosphere and fabulous service from Machu Picchu Peru Tours. We highly recommend! The two hours we spent in Machu Picchu was more than enough, we also took 100s of photos. Just Lovely.”
A 5-hour Cusco afternoon tour hitting Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara with a guide and transport.
“The tour was in spanish and not english as it was supposed to be. Scam.”
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