PERU · CITY TOURS IN CUSCO
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever you are travelling with: 15 city tours in Cusco, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cusco half-day tour by minivan to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, plus optional Coricancha, with guide and transport.
“Luis was very knowledgeable about Inca history and culture. He was born and raised in Cuzco. The pacing and communication was excellent.”
Cusco half-day city tour with Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, plus guide, shared transport, and audio.
“Our guide Ernesto was very knowledgeable, we had a lot of fun!”
Half-day tour of Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay plus an alpaca sanctuary, with hotel pickup in Cusco.
“Great tour very difficult to do on your own. Very informative and friendly guide tito. Really nice driver Richard.”
Open-top Cusco bus tour with Sacsayhuamán, Cristo Blanco views, Coricancha, Pachamama ritual, alpaca wool tips. $12.
“loved it, one stopped had a short Shaman ceremony it was great!”
Cusco open-bus tour with panoramic double-decker views, bilingual guide, major landmarks, and quick stops including Cristo Blanco and Inca sites.
“Overall a good experience. I was not feeling well due to altitude sickness but still wanted to do a low energy activity that would allow me to see more parts of Cusco. The tour started about 40 minutes late and there was a bit of a walk slightly up hill to get to the actual bus. However, the sights we saw were definitely worth it. The most interesting thing we participated in was a traditional shaman ritual. I would definitely wear warm clothes as it got quite cold up top on the bus. Overall, would recommend.”
Half-day Cusco city tour with hotel pickup and bilingual guides, visiting Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay.
“Jessica was good for all trip, deep knowledge of all places we visited. Thanks!”
Private Cusco day tour with Inca ruins plus a camelid museum farm. Hotel transport, alpaca and llama feeding, 6 hours.
“We had a fantastic city tour in Cusco with Percy, an incredible guide full of knowledge. He knew so much about the history and culture, and he was extremely friendly, making the experience even better. We visited numerous sites, and this tour became one of our favorite experiences in Peru! We also enjoyed a visit to a small zoo, where we got to feed llamas and alpacas—a unique and fun touch. Highly recommended!”
A small-group 3.5-hour Cusco tour that pairs Inca and colonial icons with San Pedro Market, plus an easy, guided route from Plaza de Armas.
“Very nice tour. Unfortunately, we were experiencing altitude sickness. So when you arrive to Cuzco, give yourself a day to acclimatize. Drink tea, soup, no red meats just chicken. Stop by one of the local pharmacies and get some altitude sickness pills. We were sick for the entire tour, but the tour itself was really really good. Our guide Henry was extremely knowledgeable and showed us some very cool things! We just wish we weren’t sick during the tour. Also, take some Sol(Peruvian Money) with you in case you need to use the bathrooms. Most places charge 1-2 Sol to use the bathroom. There are very few places that have…”
See Cusco’s top Inca landmarks in one 5-hour city tour, with a small group, expert guide, and paid entrances in PEN.
“The tour company was very professional and well organized. They reached out to me as soon as soon as I purchased the ticket and updated me every step of the way. I was picked up from my hotel in Cusco on the day of the tour and the tour guide Silvia was very knowledgeable and patient with all of us. I had really amazing photos from Cusco and I even had the opportunity to feed an Ilama and an apaca on the tour! I highly recommend this tour company and this tour activity!”
Cusco half-day city tour of Inca ceremonial and military sites, plus Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay, with optional Cathedral and Coricancha.
“We had a great introduction to Cusco with Wally! Thank You!”
Cusco half-day city tour with a bilingual guide visiting Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
“Our guide Bladimir was very good, professional and his explanations were also good. We had a great time”
Cusco city tour plus Sacsayhuaman ruins, Qenqo, Qorikancha, and Cusco Cathedral. Small group, air-conditioned transport, bilingual guide.
“Our wonderful guide was friendly and knowledgeable and very accommodating as we learned stories of the the local buildings, people, life, food, history. We loved it and would recommend and come back!”
Half-day Cusco guided tour to Koricancha and four Inca ruins, with bilingual expert guides, photo stops, and optional cathedral visit.
“Fantastic Tour . Alfredo was an amazing guide switching seamlessly between English and Spanish. Very informative.”
A 5-hour Cusco city tour hitting Qorikancha, Saqsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay with an official guide and private transport.
“We were very pleased with the tour. Our guide JHONNY did n outstanding job guiding us through it, explaining everything. He made the tour fun yet very informative. The tour was just the right amount of time.. Richard said hi to Johnny Walker, inside tour joke within our group ☺️”
Half-day Cusco city tour by air-conditioned bus with a bilingual guide, hitting Inca sites like Qorikancha and Sacsayhuaman. Entrance extra.
“Edwin was the best guide we had in our visit to Peru. We learned so much in this tour. Wished we had him in all of our following tours. This tour is a most before going to Machu Picchu to learn about the Inca and pre Inca culture. The bus was on time, the staff was friendly. Totally worth it! Only recomendation take around 70 soles to buy the general ticket, it would work for this tour and Valle Sagrado.”
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