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Cusco Tours & Day Trips: The 15 We Rate Highest

559 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Nearly everything worth doing here starts with a hotel pickup in the old town. These 15 cover the city walls, the valley loop, the mountain days and the run to Machu Picchu, with what each costs and how early the van arrives.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - The steep climb to Humantay Lake
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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 a high-altitude trek to Humantay Lake, with breakfast in Mollepata, a bilingual guide, and a buffet lunch on the return. The steep climb reaches about 4,200 meters, so pace yourself and bring layers. Guides have included Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Jefferson, though your guide will depend on the departure.

“Rafael was a great guide - so friendly and made sure to stay back with my partner who was struggling - he spoke both Spanish and English. The hike was a bit difficult with the altitude - we got breathless quickly but the views were so so worth it, truly took my breath away!!”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch - Moray: Inca farming in steep country
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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

From Cusco, visit Chinchero’s weaving traditions, Moray’s Inca terraces, Maras’s salt ponds, Ollantaytambo’s fortress and Pisac’s ruins. A bilingual guide leads the full-day route, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Guides have included Liliana, Jorge and Kevin. Entrance fees are extra, and the Ollantaytambo stop involves more than 200 steps.

“Fantastic day full of amazing archaeological wonders and cultural experiences. Jorge was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide with a great attitude. Our only wish is that this tour was offered as a two-day tour so that we could have spent more time at each spot!”

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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour - Moray: Inca terraces built into a bowl
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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

This roughly six-and-a-half-hour trip links Chinchero’s Quechua weaving traditions, Moray’s circular Inca terraces and Maras’s working salt pools. Expect a bilingual guide, transport and hotel pickup outside Cusco’s historic center. Guides vary, with Felipe, Julio and Edi among those who lead the route. Site entry fees are extra, so bring cash.

“was great and John the guide was very knowledgeable recomed!”

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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - From Cusco 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 central Cusco by road and train to Aguas Calientes, then ride a bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of about two hours. Admission and transport are bundled, with a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese. You choose lunch and have free time in town before the return journey. The day can start as early as 4:00 am.

“Fantastic tour and so good that everything was planned for us so we just needed to turn up! Our tour guide Christian was amazing and very knowledgeable, we had an awesome time and would recommend 1000%! The tickets were given to us the day before the tour at our hotels with clear instructions which were easy to follow and very prompt. Considering how busy it can be it was an easy system to follow and staff were so nice, easy to talk to and friendly.”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Inside Machu Picchu, follow the route you’re given
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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

Ride from Cusco by train and bus to Machu Picchu, then follow an English- or Spanish-speaking local guide through the citadel’s terraces, plazas, and ceremonial areas. The $336 tour includes lodging pickup, entrance and transport tickets, and a small group of up to 15. Choose from several train classes, but plan for a long day and bring lunch.

“One of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had , our guide made sure we were safe and most importantly enjoyed every part of the experience. I genuinely recommend doing this tour with this company and will 100% be back”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Sacsayhuamán: big stonework and wide city views
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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

Visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay on a five-hour Cusco tour with a guide and minivan transport. Guides such as Luis, Wilson and Victor have led tours in English and Spanish. Expect striking Inca stonework, water channels and broad city views, plus separate entrance fees and a brisk schedule.

“The tour was informative and our tour guide was knowledgeable and very nice. Worth it!”

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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray - Chinchero: textiles, fibers, and natural dyes
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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 shared tour links Chinchero’s weaving traditions, Moray’s circular terraces, Maras’s working salt pools, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. A bilingual guide leads the visits, and a buffet lunch in Urubamba is included. Guides such as Edith, Samuel, Rudy, and Victor have led recent departures, but the guide varies. Expect brief stops and extra entrance fees.

“Comfortable bus and great tour! Thank you Sam and Joel! On the last site part of it was already closed, so it would be nice to have an earlier start and be able to make it on time”

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - The bus climb to the Inca citadel
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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 through the Sacred Valley by van and train, then ride a bus to Machu Picchu for a 2.5-hour guided visit. Guides have included Williams, Santos, and Milton, though assignments vary. Choose an option with entry included, and add a traditional Peruvian lunch at Cafe Inkaterra if you like.

“Santos was an exceptional guide: very caring and informative.”

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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo - Moray: Inca farming on a grand scale
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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 the Sacred Valley with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. Watch traditional textile techniques in Chinchero, walk Moray’s circular terraces and the Maras salt ponds, then climb to Ollantaytambo’s Inca fortress. Buffet lunch is included, and the tour ends at Ollantaytambo’s station or main square, handy if you are continuing to Machu Picchu.

“Very nicely organized, well timed, kind and professional staff. Communication easy. Our guide, Julio, was great, knowledgeable and fun.”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Sacsayhuamán’s massive stonework
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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

Meet at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas for a five-hour guided outing to Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Local guides such as Nilo, Erick and Manuel bring Inca history to life, often with stories, photos and time for questions. Shared transport connects the outlying ruins; site tickets cost extra.

“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 - The uphill walk to Humantay Lake
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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 to 5 a.m. for breakfast in Mollepata, then hike about two hours from Challacancha to turquoise Humantay Lake beneath Nevado Salkantay. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the group, with names such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, and Heber among the guides who have worked this route. Breakfast and buffet lunch are included; admission and horse rides cost extra.

“The trip was great thanks to our guide Alex and his support during the wet cold hike! We were able to rent horses and take lots of pictures. My highlight was being able to have some shots taken by Alex in front of the lake.”

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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - A chef-led class, not a cooking exam
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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

Start at Door 1 of Cusco’s San Pedro Market, then walk to a historic-center cooking studio. An English-speaking chef guides a small group of up to 10 through two cocktails, cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options are available.

“Highlight of Cusco, great way to spend any adjusting days before you head on the Inca Trail. Eric was informative, and probably one of the most knowledgeable guides we had our whole trip. The cooking section was great fun”

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

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

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

A bilingual guide leads this 150-minute open-top bus tour through Cusco and up to views of Sacsayhuamán and the city. You’ll stop for a traditional offering to Pachamama, see alpacas, and visit a wool center. Guides have included Joshua, Paulo, AJ and Roxanna, though the guide on your departure may differ.

“Excellent information. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day 1: Abra Málaga to coffee country
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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

14.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

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

From a 50-kilometer downhill bike ride at Abra Málaga to coffee roasting in a forest eco-house, this four-day route mixes hiking, local culture and optional adventure activities before a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Groups are capped at nine, and guides on recent departures have included Francis, Gerson, Luis and 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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Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco - Riding toward Moray
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Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco

15.Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Travel from Cusco to Cruz Pata by van, learn the ATV basics, and ride toward Moray with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Inca terraces, then see Maras’s salt pans from a viewpoint, since ATVs are not permitted at the mines. Guide names vary, with Joel, Carlos, Alex, Floyd, and Edgar among those who have led tours.

“The pick up and drop off was good, you four wheel for about an hour total. Great and simple instructions to feel comfortable!”

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