CUSCO
Cusco’s best days out.
The 10 most popular historical tours in Cusco. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and the operator behind each.
A 6-hour Cusco half-day tour pairing Koricancha with four major Inca ruins, plus scenic stops and an expert bilingual guide.
Most Popular“My husband and I loved the tour. Our tour guide gave us lots of information about history , culture and archaeology. He supported our understanding with additional pictures . Thank you !”
A private 3-4 hour guided walk through Machu Picchu with photo help, hotel or station pickup, and a calm pace when weather turns.
“Eric was our guide. He has a lot of background about Inca culture. He provided us very good insights on Machu Pichu. Used a pace that was well paced and answered all our answers well.”
6-day Cusco and Sacred Valley tour with sunrise Machu Picchu, train to Aguas Calientes, guides, transfers, and key entrance fees for $999.
“Our trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu was absolutely unforgettable, and a big part of that was thanks to the amazing team behind the experience. Everything was perfectly organized – from the stunning Sacred Valley to the awe-inspiring Machu Read more”
A 2-hour Cusco walk through Plaza de Armas, San Blas, and Qoricancha, ending with an Andean music show and a pisco sour or chicha morada.
“Our guide Niki was fantastic. Very informative and had great communication skills. A perfect start to our stay in Cusco”
Make your own Pisco Sour in historic Cusco at Casa Intrepid. Taste pisco varieties, learn mixing with pros, small-group $35.
“Be prepared for a fun and informative experience with Richard - the Pisco Sour King. Hands on sampling, mixing, and the most important bit, shaking and then drinking the final product. So much fun.”
Private 3-hour Machu Picchu photo-and-history tour with pickup, sunrise viewpoints, and guided archaeology plus lunch ideas in Cusco.
“Emerson is excellent guide, photographer and more of all a great human . I wish the world had more people like him who cared for environment and people”
Full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Pisac market, Ollantaytambo ruins, and Chinchero textiles, plus Urubamba buffet lunch.
“The tour was excellent, I would definitely recommend it. We were the first to get picked up around 7:30, then the van went around picking people up from their hotels. There were 15 of us total and we left Cusco a bit after 8. The tour guide, Eddy, was excellent. He explained the history of…”
Cusco’s half-day historic city tour packs Cathedral, Qoricancha, and top Inca ruins into one guided afternoon with easy coach travel.
“Gostei bastante, talvez um pouco mais de tempo seja bom, mas não foi um problema, pois deu para ver tudo e ouvir todas as histórias.”
Walk Cusco’s top landmarks in 2 hours, enjoy Pisco Sour tastings, and hear Andean music up close for $2 with a small group.
“We went to many different and interesting parts of the city. The explanation and playing of authentically made instruments was a delightful treat”
A 4-hour Cusco night tour with legend storytelling, viewpoints, and a Pisco sour finish in a local bar.
“El Guía increíble”
Every corner of the region, and every way to see it.
