Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire and is the gateway to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain. Exploring it with a local guide in Cusco changes the trip: you learn why the Inca walls still stand, what each temple meant and where to eat like a local.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Cusco private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Cusco
- Cusco city tour: Main Square, Cathedral and Qorikancha
- Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay
- San Pedro Market and San Blas neighborhood
- Sacred Valley day trip: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and Maras
- Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
- Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake day trips
- Inca Museum and Pre-Columbian Art Museum
- Cusco by night tour
- Tipon and Pikillaqta (South Valley)
- Andahuaylillas: the Sistine Chapel of the Americas
- Horseback ride to the temples around Cusco
- Cusco food tour and Andean cooking class
- Waqrapukara
- Q'eswachaka Inca rope bridge
- Choquequirao trek (4 to 5 days)
- Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu
- Inti Raymi, Festival of the Sun (June 24)
- Paragliding over the Sacred Valley
Everything for your trip to Cusco
Cusco tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Cusco: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Cusco who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Cusco tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Cusco private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Cusco tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Cusco tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Cusco guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Cusco
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Cusco tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Cusco day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Cusco
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours today Cusco
Some guides take same-day bookings; post your request and see who replies.
Last minute tours Cusco
Arrived without a booking? Post your request and available guides send you offers.
Trusted tour operator Cusco
Agencies listed here need an active tax ID (RUC) and MINCETUR registration.
Tours published by guides in Cusco
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tour guide in Cusco?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
What to do in Cusco in 3 days?
A common plan: day 1, Cusco city tour and Sacsayhuaman; day 2, Sacred Valley; day 3, Machu Picchu. With more days, add Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
The dry season, May to September, has clear skies and is the busiest. December to March is rainier but less crowded.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a tour in Cusco?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.