Cusco · HISTORICAL TOURS
10 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend flying into Cusco: the 10 historical tours worth your time, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Qoricancha and four Inca ruins in Cusco on a 6-hour guided tour with English/Spanish guide and optional cathedral.
“great experience don't hesitate to purchase the tour awesome trip”
A private Machu Picchu guided walk with pickup, expert storytelling, and photo help, plus Huayna Picchu views. Tickets and bus extra.
“Erik was truly an amazing guide and new friend! He was really good at communicating via what’s app before and confirmed the meeting point. It was super easy to meet up with him and everything went so smoothly after that. He is very knowledgeable and had so much history to share with us as we toured Machu Picchu. He also knew all the perfect places to take pictures and was more than happy to take pictures of me and boyfriend, we probably took more pictures here then we have throughout our whole relationship! Erik also knew the town and people of Aguas Calientes really well. He was very hospitable before…”
A guided 6-day Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu circuit with sunrise entry, train rides, and included transfers and fees.
“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”
Cusco historic walking tour through San Blas and Qoricancha, ending with pisco sour or chicha morada plus an Andean music show.
“The tour we took with Nilo was fantastic! He is very knowledgeable about the city and its history and kept the group in good spirits throughout the tour. Highly recommend”
Master Pisco Sour mixing at Casa Intrepid in Cusco. Small group, pisco tastings, and pro bartender guidance for $35.
“We walked from the Cathedral area up towards San Blas and explored the neighborhood shops and bars and ended with the pisco sour lesson in a private room at Museo del Pisco. Definitely fun for either a group or solo travel and you get to make your own pisco sour.”
Private Machu Picchu photo and history tour with hotel pickup, 3 hours on-site, and guided postcard stops from the highest viewpoints.
“Ericson is very helpful and informative. He gave us a history lesson in two hours and lovely pictures in Machu Picchu”
A small-group day through Cusco’s Sacred Valley: Pisac market, Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero textile dye traditions.
“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 its people, and the culture on the ride, and told us about each place we stopped at. We were dropped off and had an hour for lunch. The buffet at T’ika Wasi Restaurant was underwhelming and bland but the restaurant was very pretty. After lunch, most of our group stayed in Ollantaytambo. Our van…”
See Cusco’s cathedral and Qoricancha, then ride by coach to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and a craft center.
“The tour was great. We were able to see all the archaeology sites around Cusco in a single day with a very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
2-hour Cusco walking tour through Qoricancha and San Blas, ending with Andean music and a Pisco Sour or Chicha Morada.
“A great experience with an expert guide who shared cultural and historical insights. Recommended”
A 4-hour Cusco night tour with legend stories, viewpoint stops, and a real pisco sour finish for $75.
“Our tour guide was very fun and knowledgeable about the city of Cusco. Took us to an awesome restaurant for a 3 course meal and we saw a live band and dancers during dinner. We did some walking around Cusco but our tour guide went very slow so it could be relaxing. A lot of the tour guides in Cusco are very nice, funny and can speak really good English.”
