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The 15 Best Tours in Cusco

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Ten days or a long weekend, the problem is the same: one citadel, one valley, half a dozen mountains and not enough mornings. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Soraypampa and the first view of the peaks
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, a steep high-altitude hike with views of Salkantay and Humantay peaks. Guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Waldir are known for pacing groups carefully. Breakfast in Mollepata, a buffet lunch, transport, and emergency oxygen are included.

“Wonderful experience, transport was clean and on time, also the breakfast and lunch were absolutely fantastic. Our guide Inti was very polite and helpful, however it’s a hard route if you don’t take the horses, I recommend preparing in advance!”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch - Chinchero: textiles and an old Andean town
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

2.Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,227 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Leave Cusco early for Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Guides such as Liliana, Jorge, Lily, and Kevin lead bilingual groups. Expect a long day, plenty of bus time, and an optional Ollantaytambo drop-off.

“We covered a lot of sights and learnt so much about the Inkas, a very comprehensive day! Really enjoyed the trip and lovely lunch too!”

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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour - Chinchero: textiles, dyes, and a living tradition
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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

3.Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,925 reviews · 6h 30m · from $15

Travel from Cusco to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and the famous salt pools in about six and a half hours. Expect a bilingual guide, hotel pickup outside the historic center, a weaving demonstration, short walks, mountain views, and time to shop for alpaca goods and local salt.

“The tour was very interesting. We had enough time at each stop to see everything and got a lot of interesting information and great views - in only half a day. Our guide John had great knowledge of all the important facts.”

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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - The early Cusco pickup and ride to Ollantaytambo
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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

4.Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

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

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bus and panoramic train, with tickets, entrance, shuttle buses, and a certified guide arranged for you. Guides such as Héctor, Uriel, Ruth, and Christian have earned praise for clear history, patience, and helpful photos. Lunch in Aguas Calientes is on your own.

“The Company is amazing! I got my tickets days before the tour and we stayed in contact. Guided Machu Picchu-Tour with the best guide ever! After the tour enough time for eating, shopping or whatever. Overall amazing! Thank you so much!”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Arriving in Aguas Calientes and riding up to the ruins
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

5.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

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

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by Expedition, Vistadome, Voyager, or Executive Class train, then tour the citadel with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Hector, Paul, Ronaldo, and Edgar have earned strong praise for their history lessons and help with photos.

“This tour is definitely worth the money it was super convenient and easy to communicate with. Our tour guide showed us pictures from when it was discovered along with what it thought to look like while we were at certain spots. He gave a lot of useful information along with shared the history in an engaging way! Tour was great!”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Qoricancha: the Inca temple beneath the colonial church
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

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

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

Spend five hours touring Cusco’s major Inca sites with an English or Spanish guide. You’ll visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by minivan. Guides such as Luis, Wilson, Victor, and Jared are praised for clear explanations, while the low price makes this a strong first look at Cusco.

“Varied day with very interesting sights to see. Although only half a day it packed so much in. The guide was passionate about the information he shared. Highly recommend.”

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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray - Chinchero and the meaning behind Andean textiles
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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

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

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

This 12-hour Sacred Valley trip links Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, Urubamba lunch, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. English and Spanish guides such as Victor, Edith, Rudy, and Samuel have led the route. Choose the Ollantaytambo ending if you are continuing to Machu Picchu.

“The guide was amazing and the whole experience great!”

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - The early Cusco pickup and the road to Ollantaytambo
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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

8.Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 927 reviews · 15 hours - 2 days · from $283

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by van, train, and mountain bus, then spend 2.5 hours inside the Inca citadel with a guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Guides such as Williams, Santos, and Milton have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful help. Add lunch at Cafe Inkaterra if you want an easier day.

“We had a FANTASTIC day! Our guide, William, did make sure that our experience of Machu Picchu was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable, professional and it really felt he liked his job. We will forever be thankful to William for this lifetime experience. The entire day was very well organized. It is a long ride from Cusco to the train station and then almost two hours to the village connecting the railway to Machu Picchu. But the train ride is very beautiful and when in the village you’ll have a very good three course lunch before the guiding of the Machu Picchu. We are very satisfied with this activity.”

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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo - Chinchero begins with Andean weaving
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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

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

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

Travel from Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo with an English or Spanish guide. See textile weaving, Inca terraces, salt ponds, and a fortress, then finish at the Ollantaytambo train station or main square. Guides such as Julio, Felipe, Nora, and John are often praised for clear explanations.

“Manuel was such an amazing guide! From the moment the tour started, he made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. He explained everything in a fun, easy-to-understand way. You can tell he really loves what he does. Thanks to Manuel, we had an unforgettable day. I’d recommend him to anyone. If you get the chance to tour with him, you’re lucky! 🌟”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Qorikancha, where Inca and Spanish Cusco meet
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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

10.City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Start in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas and ride between the Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Guides such as Nilo, Erick, and Manuel bring Inca history to life in English and Spanish. Shared transport, entry fees, and a possible bilingual pace are part of the deal.

“Our guide Nilo was really knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to the most famous places around the historic center of Cusco and always had an interesting fact to share. The tour also includes a psico sour! Highly recommended”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - Breakfast in Mollepata
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

11.Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Leave Cusco around 4:00 a.m. for Humantay Lake, stopping in Mollepata for breakfast before a two-hour uphill walk from Challacancha. Guides such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, and Heber help at the pace of the group. Breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, sticks, and basic safety gear are included.

“Really fun and challenging day but was a great experience to have both guidance and freedom with the view!”

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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - Walking from the market to the cooking studio
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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

12.Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

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

Meet Chef Jesus at San Pedro Market for a guided look at Andean produce, cheeses, bread, cacao, quinoa, and potatoes. Then walk to a central Cusco studio to prepare cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, two pisco cocktails, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“It was a great introduction to peruvian cuisine! Market tour was lovely and chef Jorge was great”

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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch - Starting in Cusco at high altitude
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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

13.Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

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

Spend 12 busy hours touring the Sacred Valley from Cusco with guides such as Victor, Rudy, William, or Willian. Visit Inca ruins, Moray, Chinchero textiles, Maras salt mines, and Pisac, then enjoy a large Peruvian buffet in Urubamba. Shared transport and entry fees are extra.

“everything was good, price for what you get is more then expected. Victor and Everd made it more enjoying”

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Cusco’s center and the Plaza de Armas
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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

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

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

Spend 150 minutes touring Cusco by open-top bus with a bilingual Spanish and English guide. See the Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, Cristo Blanco, and Coricancha, then stop for an Andean ceremony, alpacas, wool crafts, and city views.

“It was great to get out of the city and visit some nearby attractions around Cusco - we even got the chance to visit an alpaca wool shop!”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day one: Abra Málaga to the forest near Santa María
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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

15.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

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

This four-day Inca Jungle route mixes a 50-kilometer downhill bike ride, jungle hikes, coffee roasting, optional adventure sports, hot springs, and Machu Picchu. Small groups of up to nine travel with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Francis, Gerson, Luis, or Amaru.

“The trek was amazing and all the activities were great! The mountain biking was a particular highlight. All the food and accommodation is great! Our guide Francis was brilliant, he was so fun and knowledgeable and really made us feel comfortable. Cannot recommend this experience enough it is incredible!”

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