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The 15 Best Tours in Cusco

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Every tour on this site on one page, the best first. These are the 15 experiences that beat everything else around Cusco right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and who it suits, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them quite fits your trip.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Mollepata breakfast: real fuel before the steep part

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Early pickup, a steep trek to Humantay Lake, and Salkantay views near Cusco, with breakfast and buffet lunch included for $22.

“It was a great experience. The hike was very tough but we made it through! Jonithan was a great person and a guide. Also I forgot the drivers name but he was also very sweet! Definitely recommend!”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch - Chinchero weaving plus an Inca-era feel in a small town

From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour - Moray’s terraced farming at 11,318 feet

From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by train: the view is part of the ticket

4.From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 12 hours · from $321

Full-day group tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu with train to Aguas Calientes, bus up to the citadel, and a guided visit.

“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.”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Train choice makes or breaks the morning: Expedition vs Vistadome vs Executive

5.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $336

VIPAC’s Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco bundles train, bus, guide, and entry fees. Choose Expedition or Vistadome and enjoy a guided walk.

“I had an amazing experience absolutely enjoying it the weather was nice the guide was very knowledgeable and he help take plenty of pictures”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Start point and getting oriented in a crowded Plaza de Armas

6.Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Half-day Cusco tour with Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pucara, Tambomachay, plus optional Qorikancha. Great value, tight but not rushed.

“A very interesting tour seeing some breathtaking Inca architecture and history! Luis had absolutely fantastic knowledge of all of the historical sites making it a fun but informative experience! I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to seeing more of Cusco and its history.”

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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray - Meeting point, hotel pickup, and what your morning feels like

7.Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 12 hours · from $28

One long day through Cusco’s Sacred Valley: Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, plus Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

“Had a great trip . Our guide Samuel was very informative . Overall the experience was very good and we saw all the places listed in the activity to our satisfaction.”

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - The early van pickup in Cusco (4:00 AM–8:00 AM range)

Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo - Price and what’s really included (and what isn’t)

9.Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 793 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $27

One-day Sacred Valley loop from Cusco to Ollantaytambo: Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, and Maras salt mines, plus a buffet lunch.

“Great day for our family of 4 (2 teenagers). Our guide, Nora, was excellent and we had a great driver who picked us up at our hotel in Cusco. Fast paced day packed with a lot of good site seeing. The salt mines were a highlight. So cool and learned so much. Chinchero was another great educational stop and also got to buy alpaca souvenirs that were on my list. Moray terraces and Ollantaytambo Inca ruins were also great stops. After the tour we took the train to Machu Picchu. I would definitely recommend this tour!!! Thank you again, to Nora and Jose Luis for wonderful day! The communication was…”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Plaza de Armas meeting point and how the guide sets the tone

Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - Inside San Pedro Market: What You’ll Actually See and Taste

12.Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 512 reviews · 4 hours · from $67

Start at San Pedro Market, then cook ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal, and pisco cocktails with Chef Jesus in a small Cusco class.

“This was one of my top experiences in Cusco! Chef Eric is super passionate about Peruvian food and always had a cheerful smile on his face. We loved the cooking class, you get to make 4 courses and two Pisco cocktails. The tour of the market at the beginning was super fun and informative. We got to try samples of local cheese, bread, and chocolate. Don't miss out on this awesome experience.”

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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch - Chinchero textiles and a fast look at Inca culture at 3,762m

13.Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · 12 hours · from $25

12-hour Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Chinchero textiles, Moray and salt mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, plus an Urubamba buffet.

“Thank you for the amazing tour Victor, you made our day worthwhile. The sites that were covered worth watching, the guide (Victor) was amazing as a guide, lot of information to be taken from him. Not to mention that the driver of the bus made the ride comfortable and smooth. Overall highly recommend and worth your money.”

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Meeting at Sta. Catalina Angosta and the smart way to start

14.Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Best value

Ride an open-top bus through Cusco’s main sights and viewpoints, with Sacsayhuamán, the Pachamama ceremony, and an alpaca-wool stop.

“This was very fun and a great experience. There were many places to take pictures of the popular spots around the city. For the money, it's a great value.”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Abra Málaga and the 50 km downhill bike day

15.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 4 days · from $470

A small-group Inca Jungle Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a 50 km downhill bike, hands-on coffee roasting, and optional Cocalmayo hot springs.

“Amazing 4 days trip, with a lot of activities besides hiking. Great accommodation, food and in general a fun way to spend experience the inka trail in a different way.”

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