The 15 Best Full-Day Tours from Cusco

1.Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

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

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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2.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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3.Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $47

Leave Cusco early for a guided circuit through Chinchero, Moray’s agricultural terraces, the Maras salt pans, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Hotel pickup, transport and a guide are included. Most entrance fees are extra, and the schedule moves quickly, so expect a full day rather than long visits at each site.

“This was a wonderful tour! They took us from site to site keeping us busy all day with beautiful experiences, and views. We really enjoyed the buffet lunch as well.”

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4.Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $200Top rated

Join guide Liat for a 10-hour food and culture tour from Urubamba. Taste local food in the market and main square, visit Ollantaytambo for chicha, then meet an Indigenous family in Huilloc for a traditional lunch and a look at local crafts and daily life. The day ends back in Urubamba with dessert.

“We did a food-tasting tour with Liat in the Sacred Valley — it was absolutely amazing! Every stop was full of flavors, local stories, and great energy. Liat is super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable.”

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5.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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6.Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 8 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $319

Start before dawn in Cusco, ride a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, then take a bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of about two and a half hours. The small-group tour includes transport, entrance and train tickets, with guides such as Edwin and Richard reported for their clear explanations. Confirm your entry circuit and pickup details before you go.

“The tour is excellent and Machu Picchu is a magical spot, but I want to compliment the local agents Osvaldo and David, for their professionalism and attention. This is a trip where a tour is almost mandatory if you want everything to happen in time, and a guide will help you to understand the Incan culture. I totally recommend it.”

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7.Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Leave Cusco early for Rainbow Mountain at 5,036 meters, then continue toward the Red Valley, where the red slopes and Ausangate views reward the extra effort. The small-group tour includes transport, breakfast, lunch, oxygen, and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain entrance fees cost extra.

“Escursione? Sostanzialmente è stato un servizio di transfer. Nessuna spiegazione dalla guida che non ci ha seguiti durante il tragitto. Inoltre, si è persa un turista causando un ora di ritardo a tutto il gruppo. Infine, non è stato dato il tempo per visitare la red valley.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $490

Leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for a full day by road, Expedition train, and bus to Machu Picchu. An English-speaking guide leads a two to three hour tour of the ruins, followed by time in Aguas Calientes. The group is capped at 16; guide Wilbur was praised on one trip, though your guide may differ.

“From Cusco, it took us five hours from our hotel lobby to walking into Machu Picchu.”

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11.Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $86

Take an overnight Peru Hop bus from Cusco to Puno, then spend the day by boat visiting the Uros floating islands, Amantani Island, and Llachon Peninsula with a bilingual guide. Lunch is included; breakfast and dinner are not. You return to Cusco by overnight bus, arriving around 5:00 am on Day 3.

“Trip was well organised and it’s a great day trip - we got to see lots of the islands around lake Titicaca and have a lunch with lovely views. Our tour guide and the knowledge was great”

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12.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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13.Machu Picchu Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 1 day · from $465

Travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit. Your guide explains the Inca city’s landmarks, including the Temple of the Sun and agricultural terraces. Round-trip transport, standard train tickets and entry are included; meals are not.

“The day before the trip someone came to our hostel to give us the tickets and explain everything about the tour. Our guide at Machu Picchu was very informative and spoke good english. The time there fitted well.”

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14.Excursion to Sacred Valley Full Day & Buffet Lunch |Group Tour|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring Sacred Valley archaeological sites with a professional guide and a group of no more than 15. Pickup in central Cusco and buffet lunch are included; site entrance fees are not. You can finish in Cusco or stay in Ollantaytambo. Christian is one guide associated with the tour, though your guide may vary.

“Great tour. Pick up on time. Went 4 sites in one day. Christian gives great guide with both English and Spanish. It's a little tight schedule to tour 4 sites in one day but he managed it well. We leave Cusco about 7am and went back about 7pm.”

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15.Full-Day Sacred Valley and Maras Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The 12-hour route includes Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt pools, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Písac. Hotel pickup and central Cusco drop-off are included. Check which entrance option you book: some fees are extra.

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