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The 15 most popular cusco city tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Half-day Cusco tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay plus optional Coricancha. Expert guide value from $13.
Most Popular“I really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was great and told us so many interesting facts. There is enough time at each site. And we were so lucky with the weather. I really recommend this tour!”
Cusco city tour of Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. 5 hours, live guide, great Inca views.
“I took this tour with Nilo. I was the only English speaker who turned up and he very kindly took me on what ended up effectively as a private tour. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Gives very good insight and took me to some places with a great view of Cusco. Tour ends with…”
Hop on the Cusco open bus for a 3-hour loop past key sights, big views, and a bilingual guide—plus an Inca ceremony stop—low cost, good orientation.
“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.”
Cusco half-day archaeology city tour with hotel pickup to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay from $29.
“Our guide was amazing. The tour way definitely worth the money”
Private Cusco tour of Inca ruins and Qorikancha plus Manos de la Comunidad camelids museum. 6 hours, pickup included.
“We had a fantastic experience on the Cusco walking tour! This single tour is truly a “must do” when arriving in Cusco. It’s the perfect way to get oriented with the city before heading out to explore on your own. Our guide, Americo, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought a unique, spiritual, and holistic perspective to…”
Cusco highlights in 3.5 hours: San Cristóbal views, San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, and Cusco Cathedral with pickup included.
“Waste of money. The couple of places we could see on our own like the market, view point and the Gorichanka temple. Guide was not enthusiastic. He sat down and covered only the inner most area. There was a lot more to cover. It was shorter than expected. Cathedral was quick and seemed more optional.”
Small-group Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with hotel pickup, Pisac markets, Urubamba lunch, and Inca sites like Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
“Excellent tour, with very attentive and explaining guide. Followed the rhythm of the group and explained with all the historical detailsAuto-translated”
Small-group Cusco tour by air-conditioned van to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Qorikancha, and Cusco Cathedral.
“I had an excellent tour of the city and the immediate outskirts (Sacsahuayman) and I cannot say enough about the thorough knowledge of my guide. I was working on a very particular project and he immediately tailored my tour to fit my interests. An exceptional experience!!”
Half-day Cusco tour with expert-guided Inca ruins and Qorikancha, plus Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
“We loved the way the guide was explaining all the ruins. He used real facts while comparing them with myths. Is English was perfect!”
Cusco half-day city tour with bilingual guide, Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán stops, plus a South American camelid museum visit.
“This is really a bus tour - we saw 1 location on foot and then were bused to different sites. I think maybe they should change the name of the tour. That said, our guide was EXCELLENT - so well informed and interesting. I was happy to see all these sites”
Private half-day Cusco tour with Saqsayhuaman, Qorikancha, Q’enqo and more. Includes pickup, guide, snacks, and private transport.
“Like any experience the quality and expectations are likely to differ. That said our experience exceeded our expectations. The guide was very experienced and knowledgeable and the driver was very conscientious. I would most definitely recommend this experience.”
A five-hour Cusco half-day tour that pairs the Inca power sites with Plaza de Armas and Qorikancha, ending at Tambomachay.
“Our guide Fidel was perfect for this tour. His English is excellent and his knowledge of the tour sites is amazing he kept the tour on time and we greatly appreciated that His friendliness and the energy he puts into his job is above and beyond what we expected”
A small-group half-day from Cusco to four Inca sites, with early access, prebooked tickets, and A/C transport across the hills.
“After going to Machu Picchu it was not too exciting.”
A private Cusco city tour that hits Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, and key Inca sites around town with hotel pickup.
“Franklin was an amazing, knowledgable, patient, emotionally intelligent tour guide. Perfect combination of information and stepping back to allow tourists to absorb and appreciate the views, sites and information. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that anyone request him BY NAME. We had him for our Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley and the Machu Picchu mountain hike after…”
Small-group Cusco tour covering Plaza de Armas, Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay in 4–5 hours.
“3 day private tour in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Katia. Katia is passionate and knowledgeable about the Quechua people and Incan history. She explains history with excitement and love that we were all entranced by the places we saw. Highly recommend her.”
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