Cusco History Tours & Trip Packages

Cusco History Tours & Trips

539 Cusco trips. Tours from 145 tour companies. 1,284 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Explore The Inka Trail
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4.9/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Explore Cusco and Inca Trail
  • Hike through the Llulluchapampa Valley
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Visit historic Wiñayhuayna ruins

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Takes a huge amount of coordinating trips with outside organizations so not without some problems. Being a solo tourist in a foreign country sometimes those problems were quite scary. Overall, I believe this group did their best to ensure I had a safe and wondrous adventure."

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Machu Picchu View
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arequipa, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puno, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Explore Cusco and Machu Picchu
  • The Sacred Valley of the Incas, just outside of Cusco, is a gorgeous sprawling span of green farms
  • Experience history of the ruins and the Incas
  • Hike to the top of HuaynaPicchu, where you will have the best view of the site.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Takes a huge amount of coordinating trips with outside organizations so not without some problems. Being a solo tourist in a foreign country sometimes those problems were quite scary. Overall, I believe this group did their best to ensure I had a safe and wondrous adventure."

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Nairobi & Gameparks to Victoria Falls
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5/5 Excellent
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Dar es Salaam, Machu Picchu, Masai Mara National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Nairobi, Serengeti National Park, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • See giraffe or elephant grazing beside the road.
  • Take aferry to Zanzibar Island and explore the sandy beaches it offers
  • Visit South Luangwa National Park
  • Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
  • See Victoria Falls

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Who said you can not enjoy a long Overland Safari? I had a wonderful time during the 7 month Trans Africa. Part of the West cost of Africa was a challenge which I will remember for a long time. The scenery and wildlife from Namibia onwards was breathtaking. The younger generation on the truck gave me the challenge to do things I always was to scared to do in my live. I did tandem skydiving, quad bike riding in the sand dunes, white water rafting on the Zambezi river, bungy jumping of the Victoria Bridge and the micro light flight over the Victoria Falls. Our driver Brian was excellent and a good mate. All in all I can recommend the tour to people who like something more exciting than a standard organised tour. A truly memorable experience of a lifetime."

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Sunrise at Machu Picchu 7 Days Tour from Lima
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Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Lima

Highlights

  • Enjoy an amazing experience: 7-days tour of Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
  • See the most important tourist places of Lima, Inca ruins of Cusco and Machu Picchu
  • Enjoy free time in both cities to explore on your own
  • Spend one night at Machu Picchu
  • All accommodation, breakfast and tours are included

Themes

Cultural

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Archaeological Peru 8 Days Tour from Lima
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Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Lima

Highlights

  • Immerse yourselves in more than 2000 years of history
  • See stunning archaeological sites, marvel at breathtaking views and get acquainted with one of the oldest cultures in the world
  • Get to know the history of the Peruvian capital with our Lima City tour
  • Be amazed by the colors and culture in the Cusco City tour
  • Visit Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park
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Themes

Cultural

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Machu Picchu, Peru
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Discovery of the Sacred Valley
  • Drive to the Inca Trail
  • Explore to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas"
  • Explore Cusco, "the Navel of the World"

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

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Culinary Tour of Peru
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Explore cultural touring of Lima’s impressive historic district
  • Visit Sacred Valley
  • Visit to Ollantaytambo and learn cooking
  • Discover spectacular Machu Picchu

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural

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8-Day Tour: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu from Lima
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Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Lima

Highlights

  • Enjoy a city tour in Lima & Cusco
  • Admire the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park
  • Visit the Mystical Ceremony of Ayni Karpay
  • Excursion to the Ancient Cities of the Sacred Valley
  • Excursion to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

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Visits

Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca

Highlights

  • Discover Machu Picchu by train with guided tour
  • Enjoy a homestay on the traditional island of Amantani in Lake Titicaca
  • See Colca Canyon and its soaring condors
  • Wander through the colonial city of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent
  • Drive deep into the Andean highlands and the Apurimac Valley

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
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Visits

Buenos Aires, Cusco, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park, Lima, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Torres del Paine National Park

Highlights

  • Beauties of Rio de Janeiro
  • Iguazu Falls and bird watching
  • Discover Buenos Aires & Gaucho Culture
  • Highlights of Patagonia including Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres del Paine
  • Santiago de Chile and Wines
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Themes

Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions, Sailing, Photography

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Peru, Tierra Inca 2023
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cusco, Lima, Sacred Valley

Highlights

  • Peru, one of the most mysterious countries in Latin America, attracts tourists.
  • Machu Picchu is the most mysterious city lost in the mountains!
  • Lima is a city of kings and exquisite architecture!
  • Cuzco is the ancient capital of the Incas!

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Inca Trail Express Trek to Machu Picchu 2D/1N
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo

Highlights

  • Traverse the ancient Inca Trail Hike through the Sun Gate to Machu Picchu See this magical site in the early morning light

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing experience in South Korea thanks to Bamba. The itinerary was well-planned, the transportation was comfortable, and the tours were unforgettable. We would definitely book with them again!"

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The Inca Trail
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4.8/5 Excellent
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Visits

Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Complete the classic Inca Trail, South America’s most celebrated walking route
  • Enjoy camp life in the Andes − our expert staff take care of all the chores!
  • Explore Inca ruins as our knowledgeable tour leader brings them to life
  • Arrive at the famed Sun Gate at the ideal time to see Machu Picchu
  • Refresh after your trek with a stay in charming Aguas Calientes
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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Cusco Reviews & Ratings

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Oct 2018

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Amazing itinery, varied and comphrehensive

Essential trip covers the highlights in 2 weeks covering Andes and Desert Peru comprehensively (Jungle would be an additional bolt on). The itinery was key fo...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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Essential Peru

This was a fabulous adventure! Recounting it to friends at home, it seems incredible that we saw and experienced so much - or travelled so many miles in a relativ...

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Oct 2018

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Perutastic

A great and very enjoyable trip with a very good guide / tour leader (Daniel). Such varied culture, food and scenery too. I felt like I learned and saw a lot. My ...

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Oct 2018

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An amazing trip of a life-time!

This was my first experience of Exodus and I was very impressed. All of the communication prior to travelling was excellent and this continued with my arrival in ...

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Oct 2018

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Brilliant Adventure

What a brilliant time we had on our recent visit to Peru. From the moment we met our guide Sebastian at Lima airport the fun started. The itinerary was full on but...

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Cusco Tour Selection Trips

  • Cusco is used most commonly to refer to the city of Cusco, but it is also the name of an entire region in Peru, which encompasses the Sacred Valley, and of course Machu Picchu
  • It is from Cusco that almost all tours to Machu Picchu depart. Whether by train or taking a shuttle to the start of your trek.
  • It is highly advised if you are planning on visiting Machu Picchu, to plan a few days in Cusco beforehand, both for acclimating to the altitude and for getting an introduction to the history of the Incan Empire.
  • Spanish is widely spoken in Peru. Though you will notice certain idiosyncrasies that make it differ from European Spanish, this is not enough to make communication impossible.
  • The weather in Cusco is at its coldest during June, July, and August, and the rainy season lasts from November to March. April and September are the sweet spots for perfect weather in Cusco!

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