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The 15 Best Things to Book in Cusco

113 tours  ·  from $10

Cusco is 3,400 metres up and it lets you know. These 15 start with the short city days that work on arrival and build to the ridges and ruins, each priced, with the walking each one actually involves.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Soraypampa and the steep two-hour climb
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, stopping for breakfast in Mollepata before the steep 3-kilometer climb from Soraypampa. Guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Waldir pace the group carefully. You get Salkantay views, time at the lake, breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and emergency oxygen for $22, plus the entrance fee and optional horse rental.

“Such a fun experience. I mean that wake up time wasn't fun, especially on New Years Day 😅 But the rest was great! The food at the breakfast and lunch stop was great. And Jonathan was a fantastic guide, making sure to hike at the perfect speed for all levels of fitness, keeping an eye on everyone and making sure to have some personal time to get to know everyone a little. This hike is pretty difficult but soooo worth it! Such a fun off the beaten path tour from but yet outside of Cusco!”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Qoricancha: where Inca and Spanish Cusco meet
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

2.Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Spend five hours exploring Cusco’s Inca and colonial highlights with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by minivan. Guides such as Luis, Wilson, Victor, and Jared are praised for clear explanations and patient pacing, though the busy meeting point can be hard to find.

“Everything was great, fair amount of time to see the different places. Answered everyone’s question and provided additional details about the historical significance of each place. He even gave us a great recommendation for a place to have dinner after the tour.”

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From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals - The 3 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. departure choices
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From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

3.From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,060 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $76

Ride an automatic ATV toward Vinicunca with guides such as Cesar, Jose, Abel, or Luis Huari, then walk to the famous striped summit at about 5,000 meters. The day includes hotel pickup from Cusco’s historic center, breakfast, lunch, safety equipment, and bilingual guidance. Expect a long day, sharp cold, changing weather, and thin air.

“Ceasars was an amazing tour guide...taking pics, answering questions,etc., The rainbow mountain view at 15000 ft and the ATV ride we epic. Scenery was extraordinary.”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Starting in the Plaza de Armas
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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

4.City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Spend about five hours exploring Cusco’s Inca and colonial landmarks by shared transport. Visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Nilo, Erick, Manuel, and Sergio are praised for clear explanations, humor, and helpful local tips.

“Great tour! Erik was a great guide, very informative and kept thing fun!”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - Breakfast in Mollepata adds useful fuel
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

5.From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Leave Cusco around 4:00 a.m. for Humantay Lake with guides such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, or Heber. The day includes breakfast and lunch buffets, transport, walking sticks, and time beside the turquoise lake below Nevado Salkantay. Expect a demanding high-altitude hike, winding roads, and optional horse support.

“Jonathan is an extremely passionate and knowledgeable guide! Tour highly, highly recommended!”

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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - The walk to the cooking studio is part of the transition
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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

6.Cusco: 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 with an English-speaking chef, then walk to a cooking studio in the historic center. You’ll sample local produce, prepare two pisco cocktails and three Peruvian dishes, and finish with picarones. Chef Jesus, Jorge, or Eric may lead the class, depending on the date. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“This was one of my top experiences in Cusco! Chef Eric is super passionate about Peruvian food and always had a cheerful smile on his face. We loved the cooking class, you get to make 4 courses and two Pisco cocktails. The tour of the market at the beginning was super fun and informative. We got to try samples of local cheese, bread, and chocolate. Don't miss out on this awesome experience.”

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Sacsayhuamán, viewed from above the city
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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

7.Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

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

See Cusco from an open-top bus, stop at Sacsayhuamán and Christ Blanco, and join a short Andean ceremony honoring Pachamama. English and Spanish guides, including Joshua and Paulo on some departures, explain the city and traditions. This is a fixed sightseeing route, not a hop-on hop-off bus.

“Paulo, our guide, was excellent and personally very helpful. The trip was good for getting our bearings in Cusco and helping us to decide what we wanted to go back to afterwards. Just note that it's not a hop-on hop-off trip like in Many European cities where you can get off at any stop and then hop on another bus later. There are two hop-off stops, one for a traditional leaf burning ceremony (which, I must say, defeated my cynicism and was quite moving) and one at a viewing point.”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The 4 a.m. start and the road to Pacchanta
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

8.From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta and hike about 13 kilometers past Ausangate’s seven colorful lakes. You’ll travel with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, eat breakfast and lunch, then soak in hot springs. Guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, and Inti have been praised for pacing and altitude support, but the route is cold, remote, and very high.

“Our guide, Kevin, was amazing! The hike was absolutely beautiful. The food was plentiful and good! Overall, it was a phenomenal experience! Unforgettable! And lastly, did I mention: our guide Kevin was AWESOME! 10/10 recommend!”

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Open Bus Cusco City Tour - The ceremony adds culture, but the setting may surprise you
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Open Bus Cusco City Tour

9.Open Bus Cusco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Ride an open double-decker bus from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas to Christ the Redeemer, Sacsayhuamán views, the Great Mural, and Calle Saphy. A bilingual guide explains Cusco’s Inca and Spanish past, with stops for photographs and a traditional ceremony. Expect a small group of up to 24, changing mountain weather, and some shopping stops.

“Fantastic tour. So much more than the usual city tour you get. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. Learned a lot about Cusco and he made made the entire trip memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a deeper connection with the city.”

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Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites - Qoricancha, where Inca stone meets Santo Domingo
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Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

10.Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Start with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center, then visit Qoricancha and four Inca sites with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Luis, Maribel, and other guides are praised for clear history and friendly care. Expect transport, walking, extra entrance fees, and a bilingual pace that can sometimes stretch beyond four hours.

“Louis was a great guide and very knowledgeable. The trip was well planned and gave you enough time at each site. Good mix of walking and transport.”

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Cusco: Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa - What the three-course dinner includes
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Cusco: Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa

11.Cusco: Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 205 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two hours at Tunupa, opposite Cusco’s main church, with a three-course Peruvian dinner and a live Andean show of 10 songs and six dances. You’ll see musicians play traditional instruments, watch colorful performances, and enjoy views over the Plaza de Armas. Vegetarian meals are available, while alcohol costs extra.

“We had a lot of fun - good food, a good show and good service. Definitely recommended.”

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Cooking class and market tour with a local chef - Cooking rocoto relleno and causa rellena
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Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

12.Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 4 hours · from $57Top rated

Chef Ronal leads you through Cusco’s San Pedro Market, where you taste local fruits, cheese, and other ingredients before cooking Peruvian dishes in a small workshop. Choose lomo saltado or ceviche, make a rocoto relleno starter, and prepare a pisco sour, passion fruit sour, or alcohol-free drink. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adjustments are available.

“Had a wonderful experience exploring the market and learning about Peruvian culture and cuisine! Ronal was very attentive and patiently answered all my questions. He shared so many interesting stories about the ingredients and the food. Truly a great way to understand the heart of Cusco through its flavors!”

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Cusco: Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour w/ Transfer & Weaving Demo - The drive from Cusco to Manos de la Comunidad
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Cusco: Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour w/ Transfer & Weaving Demo

13.Cusco: Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour w/ Transfer & Weaving Demo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Leave Cusco’s historic center for a 150-minute visit to Manos de la Comunidad, about 20 minutes away. You’ll meet two alpaca varieties, four llama types, vicuñas, and huanacos, learn about Inca-era camelids, and watch a traditional weaving demonstration. Guides such as Marileth, Holger, and Olga are known for clear, friendly explanations.

“Great tour. Loved the Llamas, Alpacas, verunas and weaving demonstrations. Bonus museum, condors , deer and Guinea pigs”

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - The 4:00 am pickup and ride from Cusco
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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

14.Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · from $29

Set out from Cusco around 4:00 am for Vinicunca at 5,020 meters. You get a bilingual guide, breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and time for photos, with the Red Valley route subject to current safety restrictions. Guides such as David, Fredy, Joel, and Gorky have led recent departures.

“The place is simply awe inspiring, with a magical and mystical atmosphere. Our guide Edgar from Kantu Peru Tours is incredibly knowledgeable about the mountain and provides meaningful context. Choosing him as your guide is a decision you'll never regret!.”

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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private. - Plaza de Armas: a quick start in central Cusco
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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

15.City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about six hours exploring Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with a private guide and driver. The camelid farm adds alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, weaving, and textile traditions. Guides such as Christian, Americo, Percy, and Juan Vargas have earned strong praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Absolutely stunning. A must to do. Our tour guide was one of the best that I had in many years! Extremely knowledgeable and informative.”

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