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Private Guides in Cusco: The 15 Best Tours

71 tours  ·  from $15 a head

A private guide sets the pace to your lungs rather than the group, which matters more at this altitude than anywhere else. These 15 cover the city, the valley and Machu Picchu, priced per person.

City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private. - What the private format changes
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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

Visit Cusco’s Plaza de Armas and Qorikancha, then travel by private transport to Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. A stop at Manos de la Comunidad brings you close to alpacas, llamas, guanacos and vicuñas, with a look at local weaving. Admission fees are extra, and guide names include Christian, Americo and Percy.

“We really enjoyed our private tour of the ruins outside Cusco! Rosa was a great guide and very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco - Maras and Moray show different kinds of ingenuity
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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

A private two-day trip from Cusco pairs a long Sacred Valley route with a guided three-hour visit to Machu Picchu. You’ll stop in Chinchero, at Maras’s salt ponds, Moray and Ollantaytambo, then ride a tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Guide names associated with the team include Elvis, Willy and Camille. The price is $600 per person.

“Willy was a wonderful guide. He cares so much for his tourists, he knows very well the story. He was very helpful and pleased all the people in the tour. I recommend him 100% for your next visit to Peru.”

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Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco - The Climb Begins at Hanchipata-Llama Chimpana
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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

Set out from Cusco before dawn for a private hike to Vinicunca, with breakfast and lunch in Cusipata and a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The route climbs for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to the mountain’s high point, with views of Ausangate and South American camelids. You can add the Red Valley area for 30 soles.

“This was a very exciting and well planed out trip! I would highly recommend using their service for rainbow mountain. Thank you so much”

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Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu - A private guide gives the ruins their meaning
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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 road, tourist train and bus, then explore the citadel with a private guide. The package includes round-trip transport, entry, bus tickets and lunch at Julian restaurant. Guides such as John, Eduardo and Rubí have been praised for their history, patience and photo skills. Expect an early start and a long day.

“Amazing private tour of circuit 1. Tour guide very knowledgeable and fun. Took great pictures at all the best sites”

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Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo - Maras salt pans and a local lunch
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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

Starting at 8:00 am from your accommodation in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo, this private, 9 to 10-hour tour visits Inca terraces, Moray’s circular agricultural terraces, the Maras salt pans, and Chinchero’s weaving tradition. Guides have included local experts such as Pablo, Sam, and Ferdinand. Private transport keeps the long day practical, but site tickets and lunch cost extra.

“My mom and I had an amazing private tour with Sam (tour guide) and Willy (driver). Sam allowed us to move at our own pace, and offered detailed explanations for each place we stopped. Sam was also great at taking photos of my mom and I, he got all the angles! I really enjoyed this day in the Sacred Valley. It's hard to get to but so worth seeing. The salt mines were a standout, as were the Incan ruins in Ollantaytambo. We also stopped for lunch at a restaurant with an incredible view of the valley, and delicious food too. My mom and I both felt very safe with…”

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Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service - Inside the citadel: viewpoints, temples and palaces
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Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service

6.Private Tour Guide Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your private Spanish- or English-speaking guide in Aguas Calientes, then take the 30-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. Inside, spend about two hours exploring the viewpoint, temples, palaces and other key buildings. Guides have included Roberto, Gregory and Sara, whose tours have covered Inca architecture, local plants, stories and photo stops.

“Our guide, Hector, made our time at Machu Picchu absolutely magical. He was so kind and friendly and provided so many interesting facts about Machu Picchu. He also took some amazing photos and videos for us and knew all the good spots to take them. I would definitely recommend booking this tour since it made the process so much easier and we learned so much about Machu Picchu.”

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Machupicchu Full Day In Private Service - Riding the Expedition train to Machu Picchu town
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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 privately from your Cusco hotel to Ollantaytambo, then by Expedition train to Machu Picchu town. A private English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads a two-hour visit to key site sectors. Andres has handled the Cusco transfer and Carlos the site visit on a family trip, though staff may vary. Lunch is on your own.

“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| - The climb from town to the ruins
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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

Leave Cusco before dawn for a full-day trip to Machu Picchu with your private group of two to eight. The route combines a minivan to Ollantaytambo, an Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus up to the ruins and about two hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Lunch is included, but Machu Picchu admission is not.

“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 - The Palccoyo viewpoint at 4,900 metres
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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, a quieter alternative to Vinicunca. This 12-hour outing includes hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, a local guide and a gentle walk to views of three rainbow mountains. You can add an optional hike to the stone forest. Groups are capped at eight, though private-guide arrangements depend on your booking date.

“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 - History, archaeology, and local perspective
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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.)

Walk Machu Picchu with a private guide for about three hours, from a high lookout to temples, plazas, and the Intiwatana sundial. Guides such as Eric and Sophia bring Inca history to life, help with photos, and adjust the pace to your group. Pickup is offered from a hotel or Aguas Calientes train station. Entry and bus tickets cost extra.

“Very nice tour, with experienced guide and explanations that make bring another look to the place and its history make even more interesting!Auto-translated”

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Machu Picchu Private Tour from Aguas Calientes (Tickets included) - Walk the urban sector with a guide
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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 at your Aguas Calientes hotel or train station, then ride the shuttle to Machu Picchu with a private bilingual guide. Spend about three hours seeing the Guard House panorama and the site’s temples and residences. Guides who have led this tour include John, Roberto, Edith, Jimmy, and Juan Pablo. The ticket and buses are included; train fare and lunch are not.

“Edith our tour guide was great. She was passionate about the tour and shared so many great details. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you are only in town for 1 day.”

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Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer - Finding the right person at a busy pickup
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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 ride from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport to your Cusco destination for $14.99 per person. Your driver waits outside arrivals, usually with a name sign, and takes your group directly to your hotel. The 15-to-30-minute transfer may include local tips or, if arranged, a brief stop at a viewpoint.

“Excellent service, driver on time, safe driving and safe arrival at antigua Hotel, would recommend highly”

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Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private| - Walking among Ausangate’s seven lakes
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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

Travel by private vehicle from Cusco to Pacchanta, 4,200 meters above sea level, for breakfast and a roughly five-hour hike to Ausangate’s seven lakes. Your private guide leads a coca-leaf ceremony by the first lake, then you return for hot springs and lunch. Alex is a named guide associated with the tour, known for a calm manner and strong subject knowledge.

“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 - A clean car and a helping hand with bags
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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.)

Arrange a private ride between Velazco Astete Airport and your Cusco hotel, with service in English or Spanish, onboard local tips, and help with bags. Your driver meets you with a name sign; an additional team member may assist on arrival. Transfers run daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM and take about 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

“Gabriali provided us the best service ever when transferring to the airport Even helped us sign in for our flght”

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Cusco 4-Hour Private Tour Including Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo - Qorikancha: where Inca foundations meet a convent
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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

Ride by private vehicle between Cusco’s historic center and four Inca-era sites, including Sacsayhuaman and Q’enqo. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide connects the ruins with the city’s Inca and colonial past. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and snacks are included; entry fees are extra at several stops. Patricia, Alfredo, Ruben, and Soledad are among the guides named by past participants.

“These ruins overlooking Cusco are still being excavated and the insight derived into Incan culture and religion are very interesting.”

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