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15 Private Tours in Cusco Worth Booking

69 tours  ·  from $15

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private. - Qorikancha: where Inca and colonial Cusco meet
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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

1.City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Travel by private vehicle from your Cusco hotel to Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. At Manos de la Comunidad, meet alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and vicuñas, and see traditional weaving. Guides such as Christian, Americo, and Percy bring extra historical detail.

“We had an excellent tour guide, Amadeo. He was one of the best we ever had. He provided excellent insights into the archaeological sites that we visited. Insights that probably would’ve not been provided by another tour guide.”

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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco - Maras shows the Sacred Valley in a surprising way
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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

2.Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600

You’ll travel privately from Cusco through Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Machu Picchu. The next day includes a three-hour guided citadel visit with a professional guide such as Elvis or Willy, plus breakfast and organized transfers.

“100% recommended! Shirley and her team made sure our group of 8 was happy and satisfied, which was a goal they accomplished. From the reserved hotels, train rides, the briefings, to the tour guides, to the drivers, ALL was on point. Shirley kept constant communication and always looked out for us. Machu Pichu Sacred Tours, definitively a safe and reliable way to travel.”

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Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco - The 3:00 a.m. departure from Cusco
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Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

3.Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, Peru’s famous Rainbow Mountain. Your private English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the high-altitude hike, with breakfast, buffet lunch, oxygen, and hotel pickup included. Guides such as David, Darwin, Carlos, Marco, and Luis have been praised for patience and support.

“This was the most amazing experience. David was an experienced, knowledgeable and highly supportive guide. This is quite challenging given the altitude but with David’s expertise we managed, and thoroughly enjoyed, the day. Rainbow Mountain is really great but the Red Valley blew us away. The Agency were very responsive, communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes and the climb to the sanctuary
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Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

4.Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 12 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $339

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist train, with hotel pickup, bus tickets, a private guide, and lunch at Julian Restaurant. Guides such as John, Eduardo, Sam, Rubi, and Rebecca are praised for clear explanations and excellent photos. Expect a very long day, often 12 to 18 hours.

“We only had a couple hiccups with our trip, but overall it was wonderful. The driver was right on time in the morning and dropped us off at the train station. It was quite a wild ride, but we made it in record time. The train was good and our guide was waiting on the other end. We were surprised to find out that our Machu Picchu tickets were set for 8am, when we wouldn’t even arrive to Aguas Calientes on our train until 8:20, plus the 30 minute bus ride to the top. We ended up getting to the top by about 9 or so after waiting for bus…”

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Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo: the day’s grand opening
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Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

5.Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $135

Start from Urubamba or Ollantaytambo with a private guide and driver for a full day at Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Chinchero. Guides such as Pablo, Sam, Ferdinand, and Samuel are praised for clear English, local insight, and flexible pacing. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Everything promised was delivered, on time. On schedule, all POI's were visited. Guide was very knowledgeable and spoke very good clear English. This single day tour with the time spent at each site is pretty much all you need to cover the Sacred Valley. We did add on the Pisac ruins the next day on our transfer back to Cusco.”

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Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service - Meeting in Aguas Calientes and finding the bus
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Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service

6.Private Tour Guide Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Aguas Calientes, ride the bus to Machu Picchu, and tour the citadel privately for about two hours. Guides such as Roberto, Gregory, Sara, and Toribio explain Inca buildings, plants, legends, and photo spots at your pace.

“My guide. Victor was great, he was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, spoke good English snd took pictures for us.”

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Machupicchu Full Day In Private Service - The private drive to Ollantaytambo
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Machupicchu Full Day In Private Service

7.Machupicchu Full Day In Private Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $540

Travel from your Cusco hotel to Ollantaytambo by private car, then take a Peru Rail Expedition train to Machu Picchu town. A private English or Spanish guide leads a two-hour visit, with bus tickets, entrance, and return transport included. Carlos and driver Andres have helped make past trips smooth.

“This was such a great experience, especially traveling in a quasi-solo format for the first time. They met us at our hotel the day before to make sure we had all of our tickets and understood the schedule for the following day. They also reviewed what we would need in order for it to be a great day. In the morning our ride, Andres, picked us up right on time from our hotel and we had a very safe and comfortable ride to Ollantaytambo. He was even kind enough to let us practice our Spanish and we learned a lot about the countryside. He gave us a great directions on…”

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Excursion to MachuPicchu from Cusco with lunch | Private Service| - Two hours inside Machu Picchu
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Excursion to MachuPicchu from Cusco with lunch | Private Service|

8.Excursion to MachuPicchu from Cusco with lunch | Private Service|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $331

You leave your Cusco hotel around 3 to 4 am, ride by minivan, bus, and Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, then take the mountain bus to Machu Picchu. A private English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the two-hour visit before lunch and the long return to Cusco.

“Too much for one day. About 5 hours each way to/from Cusco. Maybe stay in Aguas Caliente or Ollayantytambo.”

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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - Breakfast around 5:30 am
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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

9.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $199

Leave Cusco before dawn for Palccoyo at 4,900 meters. A local guide such as Jesús Carrion leads a small group to three rainbow mountains, the Red Valley, and an optional stone forest. Breakfast, lunch, hotel transfers, gear, and an alpaca walk are included.

“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest…”

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Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour - Meeting your guide in Aguas Calientes
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Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour

10.Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Machu Picchu with a private guide such as Eric, Sophia, or Ericson. You’ll visit the farming terraces, temples, royal areas, Intiwatana, Sacred Rock, and Temple of the Condor while your guide explains Inca culture and takes photos. Admission and bus tickets cost extra.

“Pleasant and indispensable support to fully understand and enjoy the visit of Machu Picchu. Our guide was efficient and friendly, she managed our visit to enjoy the views and monuments with the impression of being almost alone, letting groups leave faster. His explanations allowed us to grasp many elements of the history and architecture of the site: without our guide, we would have missed a lot of thingsAuto-translated”

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Machu Picchu Private Tour from Aguas Calientes (Tickets included) - The shuttle ride up to Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu Private Tour from Aguas Calientes (Tickets included)

11.Machu Picchu Private Tour from Aguas Calientes (Tickets included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Start in Aguas Calientes with a private guide such as John, Roberto, Edith, or Jimmy. Ride the included shuttle to Machu Picchu, see the Guard House viewpoint, explore temples and royal residences for 2.5 to 3 hours, then return by bus.

“Incredible tour of Circuit 2, getting to walk through the majority of the uncovered ruins. John was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide and provided us with so much insight.”

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Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer - Who should book this Cusco transfer?
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Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer

12.Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 15 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14Best value

Book a private airport ride from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport to your Cusco hotel. A driver meets you outside arrivals with a name sign, helps with bags, and may share local tips or viewpoints. Service runs 24/7, with English support available but not guaranteed in every vehicle.

“Dennis and his team were outstanding. Someone greeted me inside customs and cars waited for us after we collected our bags. Our accommodation was in Cuzco and had many steps to the house. His team moved our many, and large heavy bags efficiently and without hesitation. Their level of service was outstanding. On departure day from Cuzco, we had to checkout in the morning and our flight was in the evening. I made arrangement with Dennis to hold our luggage and set a meeting place later that day for transfer to the airport. It went seamlessly. I wish I had more time in Cuzco so I could use more of…”

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Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private| - From Cusco to Pacchanta at 4,200 meters
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Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private|

13.Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Leave Cusco for Pacchanta and the seven Ausangate lagoons at 4,200 meters. You’ll hike about 10 km, take part in a coca leaf ceremony with a private guide, soak in hot springs, and eat breakfast and lunch. Alex is one guide praised for his calm, polite manner.

“Alex was an excellent guide. Calm, polite, extremely well-educated. The place had spectacular views.”

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Cusco Private Airport Transfer: Fast, Reliable Hotel Drop-Off - The ride itself: practical information with local color
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Cusco Private Airport Transfer: Fast, Reliable Hotel Drop-Off

14.Cusco Private Airport Transfer: Fast, Reliable Hotel Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Peru Private Tours provides a private ride between Velazco Astete Airport and your Cusco hotel. A driver and, on arrival, an assisting local representative meet you with a name sign, help with luggage, share practical tips, and communicate in English or Spanish.

“Great transfer. Car was clean and driver communicated clearly and easily with us before arrival. Easy drop off and happy to help with our bags at the hotel as well. Not a negative on the company, but a heads up for other travellers. There is a dodgy “helper” at Cusco Airport who looks for names on driver signboards, runs inside to pretend he’s your driver, and demands tips for taking your bags from the baggage belt to your actual driver or taxi. He’s pretty aggressive so just be prepared to avoid him. The legitimate drivers all wait outside the terminal in the carpark, anyone inside is likely to be suspect.”

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Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo - Sacsayhuaman and the stones above Cusco
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Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo

15.Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Tambomachay, Qorikancha, Cusco Cathedral, and more. Guides such as Alfredo, Patricia, Ruben, Soledad, and Victor have led thoughtful tours, with private transport and an optional textile-factory stop.

“This tour gives a tourist to Cusco an introduction to many of the monuments and sites relevant to the Inca civilisation. Our guide’s explanations were precise and clear and helped us prepare for our subsequent visits to Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac and other important Incan sites. We were also taken to the Plaza de Armas which gave us a view of the architectural impact of the Spanish conquerors”

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