The 4 Best Three-Hour Experiences in Cusco

1.3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65Our pick

Ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch toward Cusco’s Temple of the Moon with a bilingual guide and muleteer. You’ll get a helmet, saddle, and basic riding guidance, then explore the site on foot as your guide explains Incan and pre-Incan history. Groups are limited to six, and guides include Holger, Jorge, and Beni.

“This was absolutely amazing! Holger was really knowledgeable. The route was beautiful and the horses were very gentle, so it worked well for me despite my limited horseback riding experience. I would definitely recommend this!”

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2.Private Guide in Machu Picchu for 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your guide in Aguas Calientes for a guided visit to Machu Picchu on Route 2-A or 2-B. Expect the classic photo area, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana and more. English and Spanish are offered by reservation. Guides named in past visits include Miguel, Leonel and Anton, though your guide may differ.

“Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis war nur mittelmäßig: statt 3 Stunden ging die Tour dann nur genau 2 Stunden, außerdem war der Fokus sehr auf Foto-Spots und weniger auf detaillierter Erklärung der Geschichte. Ich hätte mir gewünscht, noch etwas mehr über die Geschichte dieses Ortes zu erfahren. Für den Preis (für peruanische Verhältnisse schon recht teuer) hätte ich mir etwas mehr gewünscht. Außerdem wurden mehrfach Fotos von uns und der Gruppe mit dem privaten Handy des Guides gemacht, ohne, dass näher erläutert wurde, wofür diese bestimmt sind. Guide an sich war freundlich und pünktlich.”

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3.3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $49Best value

Start with a guided look around Cusco’s Central Market, then cook ceviche, a main of lomo saltado or ají de gallina, pisco sour, and chocolate fondue with local fruit. Instructors including Miguel and Yil have led classes in English and Spanish. The three-hour class is held at ChocoMuseo near Plaza Regocijo.

“Una delle migliori attività che abbiamo fatto durante il nostro viaggio in Perù, una vera immersione culturale. Miguel è stato un maestro eccellente. Ci ha guidati passo dopo passo nella scelta degli ingredienti, nella preparazione dei piatti e nel loro impiattamento. Ha arricchito la lezione raccontandoci moltissime curiosità sia sul cibo che culturali. Esperienza da provare assolutamente se si passa da Cuzco.”

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4.Private & Flexible 3-Hour Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Meet your private English- or Spanish-speaking guide outside Sanctuary Lodge for a 2.5- to 3-hour walk through Machu Picchu’s major sights. Your route depends on your entry ticket, with time for viewpoints, temples, and the palace. A guide named Dubaly has been praised for clear explanations and memorable photos, though guide assignments may vary.

“I seldom write a review even I felt uncomfortable. The guide was wonderful. He was kind and flexible. The tour company was not kind and very rigid. I don’t recommend this tour company at all especially for first time visitor to MachuPicchu.”

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