2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel
5.04,071 reviews48h
from €531
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Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
4.94,062 reviews12h
from €20
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Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco
5.02,898 reviews4h 15m
from €59
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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals
4.92,455 reviews12h
from €36
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2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train
4.81,296 reviews48h
from €407
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The best options for each of Cusco's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Cusco
- 1Machu Picchu Day Trip
- 2Plaza de Armas
- 3Sacsayhuamán
- 4San Pedro Market
- 5Sacred Valley
- 6Rainbow Mountain
- Walk Through Layers of History: Stand in awe at Qorikancha, the Incan Temple of the Sun, whose precise stonework forms the foundation for the Santo Domingo Convent. Explore the colossal zigzagging walls of Sacsayhuamán fortress, where the Inti Raymi (Sun Festival) is reenacted every June.
- Experience Living Andean Culture: Witness the syncretism at the Qoyllur Rit'i pilgrimage or browse the handwoven textiles and spiritual artifacts at the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco. Engage with local Quechua weavers in communities like Chinchero in the Sacred Valley.
- Access World-Class Hiking & Adventure: Use Cusco as your base for the iconic 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or tackle the one-day hike to the technicolor striations of Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain). The Sacred Valley offers everything from mountain biking in Maras to rafting on the Urubamba River.
Tickets and passes in Cusco
Food and drink experiences in Cusco
High-End Peruvian Cooking Class, Pisco Sour & San Pedro Market
5.0463 reviews4h
from €52
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Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Cusco
4.9433 reviews4h
from €52
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Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train
5.011,568 reviews96h
from €757
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4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu & Panoramic Train
5.05,486 reviews96h
from €744
Check availabilityHidden gems in Cusco
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Museo Inka
A lesser-visited museum housed in the Admiral's Palace, focusing exclusively on Inca culture and history.
Templo de la Luna (Moon Temple)
A small but spiritually significant Incan ceremonial site carved into a natural rock formation, located on the way to Sacsayhuamán.
ChocoMuseo
A working chocolate museum and workshop where you can learn about the history of cacao and make your own chocolate bar.
Barrio de San Cristóbal
The neighborhood leading up to the Cristo Blanco statue, just above the historic center.
Cervecería del Valle Sagrado
A craft brewery located in Poroy, just outside Cusco, producing beers with local ingredients like purple corn and quinoa.
Day trips from Cusco
Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero)
Full day by tour van or combi (collective taxi); Pisac is 45 min by car
This fertile valley along the Urubamba River was the breadbasket of the Inca Empire and is dotted with spectacular ruins, traditional villages, and vibrant markets. It's also at a lower altitude than Cusco, making it a perfect place to acclimate.
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
3-4 hours by car each way, plus a 1.5-2 hour hike (round trip)
A challenging but rewarding day trip to one of Peru's most Instagram-famous natural wonders. The striated colors of the mountain—caused by mineral deposits—are breathtaking, but the high altitude (5,200m/17,060ft) makes it strenuous.
Humantay Lake
3 hours by car each way, plus a 1.5-2 hour steep hike (one way)
A stunning turquoise glacial lake nestled at the foot of the Humantay and Salkantay snow-capped peaks. The hike is steep but the otherworldly beauty of the lake, considered sacred in Andean cosmology, is an unforgettable reward.
Plan your Cusco trip
Things to do in Cusco: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Cusco?+
Top sights include Machu Picchu Day Trip, Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán and San Pedro Market. Away from the crowds, try Museo Inka and Templo de la Luna (Moon Temple).
What are the most popular tours in Cusco?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train (5.0 stars, 11,568 reviews); Sacred Valley Full Day Tour (5.0 stars, 5,602 reviews); 4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu & Panoramic Train (5.0 stars, 5,486 reviews).
How much do tours in Cusco cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €20 and €757 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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