Peru · HISTORY TOURS IN CUSCO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 history tours in Cusco that are worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Cusco’s plazas, San Blas streets, local music, and San Cristobal views, with a pisco sour or non-alcoholic drink for $14.
“Great experience with Pauld. A terrific guide, informative and generous with his time. Finished with a wonderful pisco sour. Highly recommend the experience.”
Review of Cusco’s six-hour tour of Qoricancha and four Inca sites, with practical advice on guides, costs, timing, transport, and value.
“We loved the way the guide was explaining all the ruins. He used real facts while comparing them with myths. Is English was perfect!”
See Cusco’s Inca walls, colonial churches, San Blas, local chocolate, llamas, and chicha on a friendly two-hour walking tour.
“This is a great tour of Cusco historic center. My guide is very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English.”
Explore Cusco’s main sights, San Blas, Inca walls, Andean music, and a Pisco Sour on this affordable two-hour walking tour.
“We had an amazing experience and loved learning more about Cusco! The pace was great and the sunset viewpoint was beautiful:) The vendor for the music show was closed, and that was why we picked this specific walking tour so that was disappointing. Our guide recommended a local dance show for after the tour, which we attended and loved. The restaurant where we ended the tour with a pisco sour toast was very cute!”
Learn Peru’s iconic Pisco Sour in historic Cusco with three Pisco tastings, expert guidance, fresh ingredients, and a small group.
“Pisco and a tour of cusco. Yes please. Did this tour my first night in cusco which helped familiarize the area. Guide was very nice and knowledgable.”
Walk Cusco’s historic center, see Inca sites and city views, visit a luthier, and finish with a traditional Pisco Sour.
“Really interesting and detailed tour of Cusco with a great guide. He even managed to find us great shelter from a thunderstorm in a traditional music shop where we got to learn about and use some traditional music instruments!”
Review of Cusco’s 11-hour Sacred Valley tour, with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, buffet lunch, guide tips, costs, and value.
“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…”
Review of Cusco’s $18 half-day city tour, covering Inca ruins, cathedral, Qoricancha, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Overall we enjoyed the tour but it did feel rushed at times. We met in the Plaza and first toured the Cathedral. Our guide did a good job of explaining the history of the area and describing the interesting details within the church. We then met with the rest of the group and traveled by small van to several ruins outside of the city. You will need to purchase a traveler's pass ($70 soles) in addition to the tour. We visited four locations and were given a brief overview of each spot before having some time to explore on our own. I wish we had a bit more time at…”
Explore Cusco’s Qoricancha, San Blas, Inca stones, Andean music, and a Pisco Sour on this small-group walking tour.
“A great experience with an expert guide who shared cultural and historical insights. Recommended”
Explore Cusco’s Inca and Spanish landmarks, San Pedro Market flavors, chocolate, Pisco, and San Blas views on a small-group walk.
“Walter was exceptionally prepared for each aspect of this tour, very knowledgeable about Cusco and Incan history. We had a fantastic experience.”
Review of Cusco’s easy downhill hike from Tambomachay through Q’enqo and Sacsayhuaman, with practical tips, costs, timing, and fitness advice.
“With my adult daughters, went on Adios Adventures classic 4 day Inca Trail hike starting Sept 22, 2022. It was our first time in Peru. Adios Adventures professionally organized everything. Hike was led by our guide Manuel who took care of us and explained everything along the way. Hike is strenuous but amazing. Manchu Pichu is spectacular. We loved it.”
Explore Cusco by night, from Cristo Blanco and San Blas to the Plaza de Armas, with local legends, views, and a Pisco Sour.
“Awesome tour, extremely knowledge and informative guide. Highly recommend.”
Explore Cusco’s Inca streets, local drinks, artisan music, and hillside views on an affordable small-group walking tour.
“Nilo was a great, knowledgeable tour guide who took us to great viewpoints of Cusco and was very considerate of pace + altitude sickness. He provided recommendations for restaurants and other things to do in Cusco city, and gave us samples of chicha and agua de Florida!”
Explore Cusco’s Inca walls, San Blas streets, Andean music, and San Cristóbal views on a lively two-hour walking tour.
“O guia era muito atencioso e engraçado. Recomendo 100% (ele respeitou o tempo e limite das pessoas). Eduardo”
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