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15 Best Things To Do In Cusco

The trips worth crossing Peru for.

The 15 most popular things to do in and around Cusco. The Inca capital, the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain and the gateway to Machu Picchu.

15 Best Things To Do In Cusco

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Mollepata breakfast: fueling up before the altitude does its thing
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

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

Sunrise trek to Humantay Lake with breakfast and buffet lunch from Cusco, plus bilingual guidance, views of Salkantay, and emergency oxygen.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“The experience was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide was exceptionally attentive and demonstrated a strong commitment to the well-being of the entire group. The logistics were flawlessly executed, and the journey to Humantay Lake was undoubtedly worthwhile. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour!!”

2,976 reviews1 dayFrom $22by Inka Altitude

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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour - Chinchero weavers and natural dyes: textiles with a purpose
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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

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2.From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

A half-day Sacred Valley route from Cusco: Chinchero weavers, Moray terraces, Maras village, and the 3,000-pool Salineras salt mines.

★ 4.8

“The tour was very well organized, I've did Sacred Valley tours before, and this one had the right balance of scope and time spent on location. The guide was very knowledgable, and overall it was a lot of fun.”

1,925 reviews6.5 hoursFrom $15by Apu Ausangate Trek EIRL

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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by panoramic train: where the day starts feeling real
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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

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3.From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

Stress-free full-day Machu Picchu from Cusco: train, bus, guided ruins with photo help, plus time for lunch in Aguas Calientes.

★ 4.7

“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…”

1,767 reviews12 hoursFrom $321by Peru Andes Top

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Aguas Calientes to the Entrance: The Bus-Up Part of the Magic
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

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4.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

A full-day, guided Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with included train, bus shuttles, and entrance tickets—plus flexible circuit choices.

★ 4.5

“Well organized tour by Vipac. All staff were professional and made sure I arrived at the handover points for the hotel pick up, train and bus journeys. They made sure there was open communication especially for me since I don't speak Spanish. The pickup service was on time. The Peru rail panaromic view Train was…”

1,644 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $336.00by VIPAC Travel

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Meeting in Cusco Main Square: How Not to Get Stuck in the Crowd
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

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

Half-day Cusco tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay plus optional Coricancha. Expert guide value from $13.

★ 4.6

“This was a last minute decision to book the tour and we have no regrets about it. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history. He also spoke Spanish and English for the mixed group we had. The tour went smoothly from start to finish and had us back in time for…”

1,129 reviews5 hoursFrom $13by Machupicchu Adventour

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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray - Chinchero Textiles: More Than a Photo Stop
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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

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6.Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

One-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco covering Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, Urubamba lunch, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac.

★ 4.6

“This was an awesome tour, going to so many great Incan sites-juet amazing! Samuel was excellent guide and able to provide seamless information in both Spanish and English (and his English was excellent and very clear), and he was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. Both Samuel and our driver (sorry, can't remember his name)…”

1,058 reviews12 hoursFrom $28by Tour Valle Sagrado Vip

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - The early Cusco pickup (4:00 AM to 8:00 AM) and what to do with it
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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

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7.Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

A small-group Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with train, bus, English-speaking guide, and optional lunch at Café Inkaterra.

★ 4.6

“We had a FANTASTIC day! Our guide, William, did make sure that our experience of Machu Picchu was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable, professional and it really felt he liked his job. We will forever be thankful to William for this lifetime experience. The entire day was very well organized. It is a long ride…”

927 reviews15 hours - 2 daysFrom $283by LimaTours

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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo - Chinchero: textiles, alpacas, and the kind of shopping you’ll actually use
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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

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8.Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

One-day Sacred Valley loop from Cusco: Chinchero weaving, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, then Ollantaytambo drop-off for Machu Picchu trains.

★ 4.8

“The itinerary was very well designed and balanced between visit and free time. Our guide Julio was very attentive to the needs of the group and provided very interesting insights about all the places we visited. I highly recommend this trip, also if you plan to continue by train to Machu Picchu!”

793 reviews8 - 9 hoursFrom $27by Apu Ausangate Trek EIRL

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Meeting at Plaza de Armas: finding the group and settling in
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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - The Itinerary, Step by Step (and What Matters at Each Stop)
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - What you’ll notice at the market (and how it helps when cooking)
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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

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11.Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

San Pedro Market and hands-on Cusco cooking class: make ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal, craft pisco cocktails, and finish with picarones.

★ 4.9

“We had such a great time! It was a very authentic experience and we could tell that our guide was doing the cooking class with his heart. He is also a chef for many years and could tell some great stories :)”

512 reviews4 hoursFrom $67by PERUVIAN CUSCO FLAVORS

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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch - Chinchero: textiles, a community visit, and what to look for
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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

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12.Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

A 12-hour Sacred Valley loop from Cusco: Chinchero textiles, Moray, Maras salt, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, plus a big buffet lunch.

★ 4.8

“What a day! Such a good tour! Very well managed and put together. All the sites were amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and for the most part, for a tour like this did not feel rushed. The buffet lunch was very nice, I was not expecting that, a pleasant surprise. Our driver…”

501 reviews12 hoursFrom $25by Machupicchu Adventour

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Plaza de Armas to Coricancha: The City’s Core, Not Just the Big Stops
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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

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

Open-top Cusco city tour for $12 covers Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, Cristo Blanco, plus a Pachamama ritual and alpaca wool stop.

★ 4.0

“This was very fun and a great experience. There were many places to take pictures of the popular spots around the city. For the money, it's a great value.”

481 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $12by Cusco Open Tour: Open Bus City Sightseeing Operator

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day 1: 6:00 am pickup, Abra Málaga views, and a 50 km downhill bike run
4-Day Experiences, Cusco, Inca Trail & Salkantay Treks, Machu Picchu Tours, Tour Reviews

Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

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14.Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with Abra Málaga downhill biking, coffee roasting, jungle hikes, optional hot springs, and a guided citadel tour.

★ 4.8

“Franchesco is an awesome guide. I'm very happy with the service. very happy with the hike and machu picchu is an incredible site. the accommodations were quiet lack luster though, was hoping for something better in that regard..... but other than that I'm happy with the trip”

432 reviews4 daysFrom $470by Inkas Expeditions E.I..R.L.

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Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco - 15 minutes of ATV training, then the ride to Moray
ATV & Quad Bike Tours, Cusco, Cycling Tours, Quad Bikes, Sacred Valley Tours, Tour Reviews

Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco

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