Peru · HISTORICAL TOURS IN CUSCO
Good 10 historical tours in Cusco: what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The differences matter more here than the order, so read the prices before the rankings.
Review of Cusco’s six-hour tour of Qoricancha and four Inca sites, with practical advice on guides, costs, timing, transport, and value.
“Brilliant trip - great guide who was very knowledgable and spoke excellent English. Highly recommended”
Review of a private Machu Picchu tour with expert guides, photo help, station pickup, costs, route details, and practical booking advice.
“Emerson was one of the most knowledgable and friendly guides we've had across all our travels around the world! Everything about the private tour was perfect and made our trip to Machu Pichu magical!”
Review of a six-day Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Sacred Valley tour with guided sights, hotels, trains, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“Our trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu was absolutely unforgettable, and a big part of that was thanks to the amazing team behind the experience. Everything was perfectly organized – from the stunning Sacred Valley to the awe-inspiring Machu Read more”
Explore Cusco’s Inca sites, San Blas, Andean music, city views, and a pisco sour on this affordable two-hour walking tour.
“The tour we took with Nilo was fantastic! He is very knowledgeable about the city and its history and kept the group in good spirits throughout the tour. Highly recommend”
Learn to taste Peruvian Pisco and shake a classic Pisco Sour in Cusco’s Casa Intrepid during this friendly, small-group cocktail class.
“A very pleasant evening walk with an enthusiastic guide. Cusco is a beautiful city at night. We enjoyed the Pisco Sour lesson too. It was very fun!”
A private Machu Picchu tour pairing Inca history, archaeology, expert photo stops, and a three-hour guided visit for up to 10 people.
“Eric was extremely knowledgeable with Inca culture and MachuPicchu history. He gives extensive tour and also helps with photography too. We enjoyed this guided tour very much”
Review of Cusco’s 11-hour Sacred Valley tour, with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, buffet lunch, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“A little confusion to start, told us pickup was between 0730-0800. Showed up at 0815. Than drove around in the van for 20 mins. We than went to their tourist transport area and sat there for 20 mins with no explanation. We wasted almost an hour time before we started the tour. Once we started the tour, realized my wife and I were the only English speakers, every one else in the van (12 total) were Spanish speakers. The tour guide was very good and bilingual, explaining everything in both English and Spanish. The tour itself was excellent and really enjoyed the places we visited and the time we spent…”
Explore Cusco’s cathedral, Qoricancha, and four Inca sites on a practical small-group tour with transport and an English guide.
“The tour was great. We were able to see all the archaeology sites around Cusco in a single day with a very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
Review of Cusco’s two-hour walking tour with Qoricancha, San Blas, Inca sites, Andean music, and a Pisco Sour.
“We went to many different and interesting parts of the city. The explanation and playing of authentically made instruments was a delightful treat”
Explore Cusco by night, from Cristo Blanco and San Cristóbal to San Blas and the Plaza de Armas, with legends, views, and a Pisco Sour.
“Our tour guide was very fun and knowledgeable about the city of Cusco. Took us to an awesome restaurant for a 3 course meal and we saw a live band and dancers during dinner. We did some walking around Cusco but our tour guide went very slow so it could be relaxing. A lot of the tour guides in Cusco are very nice, funny and can speak really good English.”
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