Peru · CUSCO TOURS
Cusco is a base before it is a destination, and almost everything worth doing leaves it before dawn. These 15 cover the citadel, the valley, the high colour and the stone streets, with prices, start times and a note on what to leave until you have acclimatised.
Hike to Peru’s brilliant Humantay Lake from Cusco with mountain views, local meals, bilingual guides, and an optional horse ride.
“It was incredible! The hike was HARD but as soon as we got there, I honestly couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. Our guide Taco was amazing + was so informative + kept us updated the whole time. Very worth it!!”
See Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac in one long, well-priced Sacred Valley day tour from Cusco with lunch.
“Trip was good organized, all in schedule. The guide Lily was very professional, told a lot and interesting about the Incas history.”
See Moray’s Inca terraces, Maras’ 3,000 salt pools, and Chinchero weaving traditions on a practical half-day tour from Cusco.
“The tour was very well organized, I've did Sacred Valley tours before, and this one had the right balance of scope and time spent on location. The guide was very knowledgable, and overall it was a lot of fun.”
Review this 12-hour Machu Picchu tour from Cusco, with train rides, guided circuits, practical tips, costs, and honest advice on value.
“Everything there is in the program is fine. Need some crisis management training to help customers be in the picture about alternatives and last minute changes.”
Review of a 14-hour Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with train choices, guided ruins, practical costs, meals, circuits, and timing tips.
“Am I glad I did it? Yes. The journey over is not so great! Almost 4 hours on a train with no wifi, no plug ins for phones. Smh all throughout the ride you heard the speakers of them being in business for 35+ years but no simple amenities? Ha don't get my started on the "food" they give you snacks. 4 hrs without an actual meal is rough, bring a sandwich! Once we got to Machu piccu it was so beautiful, I did find it weird that I had a whole guide to myself. Idk it felt like he was quizzing me at one point which was annoying. The…”
Explore Cusco’s Inca sites on a five-hour tour with Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
“It was q great experience. Wilson is knowledgeable and willing to share. I learned quite a bit about the Inca history.”
A full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco covering Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac for $28.
“Edith was an excellent guide she took good care of us. We visited the entire Sacred Valley and we got to take lots of pictures and learn about the history of the area. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn more about Cusco and the history of the Incas.”
Visit Machu Picchu from Cusco by scenic train, with guided entry, buses, hotel pickup, and optional Peruvian lunch at Inkaterra.
“Amazing experience. Super long trip. Very filling and tasty lunch but the glass of wine was super expensive. The tour guide was very helpful and showed me everything and he took great photos of me.”
Review of the Cusco to Ollantaytambo tour via Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Urubamba, with lunch, guide tips and ticket costs.
“An awesome tour, our guide Nora was so knowledgeable and kind and super accommodating!”
Explore Cusco’s Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay on a five-hour guided tour with shared transport.
“Fabulous tour and great way to see the city our guide was Condor and he was so knowledgeable. It was a really fun tour with some great places to see along the way (we also got chocolate, Llama souvenir and pisco sour included in the tour ☺️🙏🏼”
Review of the Humantay Lake day trip from Cusco, with a two-hour hike, Andean buffet meals, mountain views, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent value for the money we paid. Beto was a great guide, very patient with us, kept us well informed, and made sure no one was left behind. I highly recommend him as your guide. Warning: This is a medium-level hike. However, when we were there, one of the paths collapsed due to rain, and we had to go through a very dangerous downhill section and then climb back up. I truly enjoyed the hike, the lake, and the tour guide, but it is important to be aware that this risk exists. Please keep this in mind when choosing this excursion so there are no surprises.”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, prepare three Peruvian dishes, make two pisco cocktails, and eat your work in a small English-language class.
“chef jorge was very knowledgeable and friendly! would recommend this to anyone who wants to do something different in Cusco :)”
A $25 full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Chinchero textiles, Moray, Maras salt mines, ruins, Pisac, and buffet lunch.
“Sacred Valley Tour – A Must-Do Experience in Peru We took this incredible Sacred Valley tour yesterday, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Peru. The itinerary included Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac—each destination offering something truly special. Pisac, in particular, absolutely took our breath away. We have traveled all over the world, and it still ranks among the most beautiful places we have ever seen. The views from the terraces and the surrounding mountains are unforgettable. The tour also included a buffet lunch featuring a wide selection of authentic Peruvian dishes. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—definitely a gre...”
See Cusco from an open-top bus, visit Sacsayhuamán and Cristo Blanco, and join a Pachamama ceremony for $12.
“The Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the scenery was spectacular 5 stars”
Ride from Abra Málaga, hike through jungle villages, roast coffee, soak in Cocalmayo, and reach Machu Picchu on this 4-day adventure.
“Great trip! Our guide Gerson was amazing and very friendly. He had a lot of knowledge about the history around the places where we went. The food was great the whole trip.”
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