Cusco · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Tours with Lunch from Cusco Worth Booking Ahead

44 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The 15 best tours with lunch on offer around Cusco, each with its price, its length and who it suits. Start with number one and work down.

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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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

3.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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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch - Moray: the Inca terraces in a high bowl
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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

4.Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

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

This 12-hour shared tour links five Sacred Valley stops: Chinchero’s textile center, Moray’s circular terraces, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Expect a bilingual English or Spanish guide, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, extra entrance fees and a brisk pace. Guides have included Victor, Rudy and William, but assignments vary.

“Excellent guide! Our guide Victor was super knowlegable and pationate about Inca culture and history. He made a lovely photos during our visit. That was a great experience! The food in the restaurant was delicious.”

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Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress with Lunch - What the 10-hour format means
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Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress with Lunch

5.Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend a full day in the Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac’s craft market and Ollantaytambo’s stone fortress and Temple of the Sun. A bilingual guide, buffet lunch, and round-trip hotel transfers are included. Sunday brings a chance to see Pisac’s Quechua and Spanish mass. Check your ticket option before booking, as admission may cost extra.

“Adriel was the BEST tour guide! He was passionate, energetic, informative and had many personal stories to share. I learned so much on this tour and highly enjoyed our short walks at Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. There was ample time for shopping, but it also didn’t stretch on for too long if you weren’t interested. I highly recommend this full day tour.”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast in Pacchanta and the first view of Ausangate
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

6.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, then hike roughly 12 to 13 kilometers among Ausangate’s high-altitude lakes, with a guide, breakfast and lunch included. Guides such as Eduardo, Kevin and Carlos have been praised for their care and patience. The steep, cold trek reaches extreme altitude; hot springs and entrance fees cost extra.

“A really beautiful adventure day! Sebastian, (our guide) allowed us to all go at our own pace and we had time to take in the lake views. Less touristy experience than Humantay. 😊”

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Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch - Taray’s mountain view on the way to Pisac
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Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

7.Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 10h 30m · from $28

Travel from Cusco to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and buffet lunch in Urubamba. Expect Inca terraces and temples, a Pisac market stop, Chinchero’s colonial church and weaving workshop, plus a long day on the road. Guides such as Julio, Nora, and Eddie have led the tour; assignments vary.

“Everything. I got to see everything I was promised, and then some. I highly recommend the activity to all future travelers.”

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Cusco: Scenic Route of the Sun to Puno with Buffet Lunch - Raqchi and the Temple of Wiracocha
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Cusco: Scenic Route of the Sun to Puno with Buffet Lunch

8.Scenic Route of the Sun to Puno with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · from $44

Ride from Cusco to Puno with bilingual guides and stops at Andahuaylillas Church, Raqchi, Abra La Raya and Pucará Museum. The day includes a buffet lunch, hot and cold drinks, and a comfortable coach with a bathroom. Guides on this route have included Manuel, Matias, Shelma and Juan Carlos, though your guide may differ.

“Wonderful tour and great guide. The bus was very comfortable, clean, with a safe driver. I really enjoyed the stops along the way and the gorgeous scenery. The lunch stop had nice options and an incredible view of the mountains. My group was going from Cusco to Puño so it only had 3 people total. The guides speak English well, but I used this an opportunity to work on my Spanish comprehension. I highly recommend this day trip option!”

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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|

9.Excursion to MachuPicchu from Cusco with lunch | Private Service|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $331Top rated

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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Excursion to Sacred Valley Full Day & Buffet Lunch |Group Tour| - Ollantaytambo: the second major archaeological stop
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Excursion to Sacred Valley Full Day & Buffet Lunch |Group Tour|

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

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

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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From Cusco - 2-Day Tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Lunch - Urubamba: a meal on your own tab
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From Cusco – 2-Day Tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Lunch

11.2-Day Tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $432

From Cusco, visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, spend the night in Aguas Calientes, then tour Machu Picchu with a guide. The group is capped at 15, and English or Spanish tours are offered. Guides Clara, Julio, and Edgar have led trips here; check train times and extra site fees before you book.

“Everything about this tour was organized, fun, safe, and enjoyable. Our guides were incredibly informative, helpful, and knowledgeable. They spoke perfect english and made our trip very memorable. For anyone who is unsure about booking a trip like this, I can assure you it is very safe and worth it. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend this group to anyone.”

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Private Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins Tour with Farm Visit, Gourmet Picnic Lunch - Urubamba market, everyday goods and local fruit
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Private Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins Tour with Farm Visit, Gourmet Picnic Lunch

12.Private Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins Tour with Farm Visit, Gourmet Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $197

Spend a day with a private guide exploring Ollantaytambo and Pisac, with a farm visit, a chef-prepared picnic, and a walk through Urubamba’s local produce market. Guide Valentin is praised for his personal knowledge of the Sacred Valley and its communities. Entrance tickets are extra, and the day includes walking and stairs.

“Valentin is very, very knowledgable about Peru. It was so great having a guide who grew up in the Sacred Valley and knows the locals. It was so informative to learn about the day-to-day life of the Andean villages (e.g. diet, weather, economy, agriculture). If you want an in-depth and thorough understanding of this wonderful region of Peru, this is a great tour to take.”

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Machu Picchu Full Day with lunch by Aludi Travel - Three hours among Machu Picchu’s stone streets
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Machu Picchu Full Day with lunch by Aludi Travel

13.Machu Picchu Full Day with lunch by Aludi Travel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $399

Travel from Cusco by train to Machu Picchu, then spend about three hours exploring the Inca citadel with a local guide. The $399 tour includes lunch, entrance, bus tickets up and down, and air-conditioned transport. Groups are capped at eight. A past outing had driver Miguel and guide Eder, though staffing may vary.

“This was an excellent tour. It is very well planned out and each person we encountered on the tour was nice. We had a sm hiccup w transportation and communication ( I don't use the What's app) , but the tour company made up for it w private transportation and a lunch upgrade. Our driver Miguel was nice. Our tour guide Eder (sp?) was extremely knowledgeable and nice. Definitely recommend this tour. They do, however, need to include during booking how you would like to be communicated with. Such as text, email, call etc. Not everyone is from the same continent nor use the same apps”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley ending in Ollantaytambo and Lunch - Lunch in Urubamba
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley ending in Ollantaytambo and Lunch

14.Sacred Valley ending in Ollantaytambo and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to the Inca ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo, stopping for lunch in Urubamba. A guide leads the visits in English or Spanish, and the day ends near Ollantaytambo train station. Janet is one guide associated with a particularly engaging tour, though guide assignments can vary. Entry fees are extra.

“La visita ha sido maravillosa. La guía, Janet ha sido increíble. El”

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Private Tour Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley + LUNCH - Red Valley: the main reason to choose this version
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Private Tour Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley + LUNCH

15.Private Tour Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley + LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $130

Leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for a private, 12 to 13-hour outing to Red Valley and Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. You’ll climb from about 4,750 meters, with a guide explaining the Andean peaks and local traditions. Breakfast, buffet lunch, water and hiking poles are included; the Rainbow Mountain ticket is not. Guides such as Samuel have been praised for adjusting the pace and helping with photos.

“Couldn’t recommend more reaching Vinicunca through the red valley instead of the super touristic direct path. Way more challenging, way more rewarding. Shoutout to our guides to be extra caring with those experiencing altitude sickness!”

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