The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Machu Picchu, Cusco Region

June 1, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

It's no wonder Machu Picchu is Peru's most-visited site. Dating to the mid-1400s, it's a marvel of mortar-free limestone architecture perched on a high plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle. Get there via train from Cusco or, if you're not faint-hearted, make the trip on foot via a multi-day hiking trail—you'll travel through deep Andean gullies and enjoy stunning views.
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1. 8 Days Best of The Inca Empire from Lima

Jorge Chavez International Airport, Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao 07031, Peru Viajes Pacifico
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The Inca Empire right at our feet. Visit the most representative and astonishing sites of each place we visit. A memorable selection of the main attractions offered by Cusco and Lima.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, All transfers from/to airports, hotels, railway and bus station., All tours & excursions included in the itinerary, 7 nights accommodation according with the itinerary and hotel class options., All entrance fees in each tour & excursion included

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Airfare: Lima - Cusco - Lima

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto

Visiting Lima is always a rewarding experience! We booked an early evening visit to the awesome "Huaca Pucllana" inca ruins, rather impressive with the scenic lights on. Right after the visit, reservations were made at "Huaca Pucllana Dining Experience", a restaurant by the acclaimed Chef Marilú Madueño! No need to say we got a table almost in front of the main pyramid! What a feeling! We had a fantastic dinner, with courteous and kind service, a nice wine and Chef Marilú Madueño outstanding cuisine - Italian flavors and Peruvian touches. We loved the experience! Bon Appétit!

2. 6-Day -All Included-Cusco-MachuPichu-Rainbow Mountain&Humantay Lake ||Private||

Chullos Travel Peru
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These days you will visit the most important places of Cusco such as: City tour Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu that is a wonder of the world, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation, Private Guide, pick up from airport to hotel, hotel 3 stars, train tickets, transport hotel yo airport, All entrances

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Reviewed By 318mar_aguadalupej

I loved the Rainbow Mountain tour. Good food, beautiful places, easy than we expected, I loved it, I would do it again !.

3. Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4D

TreXperience
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The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days 3 nights is considered one of the world’s oldest pilgrimages and consistently ranked among the ten best hikes on the planet. Over 4 days you will be hiking an ancient trail that was lost and reminded untouched together with Machu Picchu over hundreds of years. Why book with TreXperience Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator from Cusco city We offer complimentary airport pick up and drop off We offer a real camping experience with tents and hot showers Support and visit Social Project that helps the education of local children Fare wages & proper treatment to porters and staff in the Inca Trail Arrive at the archeological sites at exclusive hours Come back to Cusco on the last days in the exclusive Panoramic trains

Inclusions: Safety briefing the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office, Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour, All transportation during the duration of the trek, Duffle bag up to 7 kilos for your personal stuff to be carried by porters, Professional highly trained mountain tour guides, Experience happy chefs, porters, 3 nights camping in the mountains with comfortable equipment, All meals during the Trek with local organic ingredients except last lunch, Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machu Picchu, Panoramic Vistadome train on the last to come back to Cusco

Exclusions: Sleeping Bag, air mats, trekking poles (Can be rent from us), Tips for our staff: Optional., Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets

Reviewed By Road432736

I can't express how incredibly grateful I am to TreXperience for an espetacular (one in a lifetime) experience. From the beginning each staff member I spoke with was responsive and helpful, starting with them combining 2 tours in 1 as an alternative to the Classic Inca Trail (which is currently close). The staff is highly professional, trustworthy and accommodating. I felt like all the staff genuinely cared, I was safe and comfortable at all times (even while camping). It was actually very luxurious from the incredible guide to the talented chef that created a feast at every meal (it was actually some of the best food I had while in Perù) and the friendly/helpful assistant. I would highly recommend TreXperience to anyone who wants to visit Perú. The quality of service, care and details are worth every cent (especially for a multiple-day adventure). It was beyond my expectations, truly perfection, mil gracias a todos!

4. 1-day Machu Picchu Tour

South America Exploor
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The citadel of Machu picchu a masterpiece of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the Inca Empire, built in the heart of the Andes of the center and Amazon rainforest under the protection of the sacred mountains Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu.

Inclusions: Lunch, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Local guide who speaks English or Spanish, Pick-up and pick-up at the hotel, Private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station., Viaje de ida y vuelta en autobús a Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, Round trip on the Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Impuestos municipales

Exclusions: Optional hike to Huayna Picchu: 15 USD (per person)

Reviewed By jessicacH8240VA

We had a great day, without rain !! We did the short trail, it was a tough climb but it was worth the effort, the Laguna is very beautiful and the view you have from the highest point is spectacular, it is very cold and the height of the place if you feel when you walk The best thing is to drink a coca tea to avoid altitude sickness. If you don't want to walk, you can rent a horse, although you have to do the last section on foot anyway. The tour with South America Exploor is highly recommended !!

5. 2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

Happy Gringo Tours
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The Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas. See our short Inca path reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for Inka tours permits and check the best inca trail tours → Let’s take a great adventure before arriving Machu Picchu; with our group service and enjoying at the same time a light hike through many archaeological sites. Arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku), prepare yourself to be amazed with the best panoramic view of the wonder of the world - Machu Picchu-

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tickets

Exclusions: Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Montaña, Breakfast on Day 1, lunch and dinner on Day 2, Tips for your Inca Trail Guide, Travel Insurance, you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the hike.

Reviewed By ajccardona6190

I made a serious error when booking this tour. I had my days mixed up and was not able to do my full day tour as I arrived in cusco at noon. Happy Gringro could have just kept my payment and not honored my trip as it was my error in booking. They actually called me and made arrangements to Make a modified personal tour for me and my wife later the same day. That is customer service at its best. I had the error they had no obligation to help and they did. I strongly recommend this group. Marco was very knowledgeable .

6. Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - Small Group - 2 Days Tour

South America Exploor
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DAY 01: 5:00 A.M. Pick up from the hotel 5:15 A.M. Departure by car from Cusco - Train station (Ollantaytambo) 7:20 A.M. Travel by train to Km 104 8:20 A.M. Walk of Km 104 - Wiñayhuayna 11:45 A.M. Rest, Visit and Lunch 2:00 P.M. Walk to Machu Picchu 4:30 P.M. Descent by bus to Aguas Calientes 25 min. 6:30 P.M. Dinner and overnight. DAY 02: 5:00 A.M. Breakfast 5:30 A.M. Go up by bus to Machu Picchu 25 minutes approx. 6:00 Sunrise at Machu Picchu. 7:00 A.M. Guided tour in Machu Picchu 2 hrs. approx. Free time to visit on your own. 1:30 P.M. Return to Aguas Calientes. 4:12 P.M. Return by train to Ollantaytambo 5:50 P.M. Transfer by car, Ollantaytambo - Cusco 8:00 P.M. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel

Inclusions: 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (hab. Double)., Pick up from hotel in Cusco., First aid kit, oxygen bottle, Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu., Food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)., Transfer to the hotel., Transfers from hotel to the train station., Professional bilingual tour guide (English-Spanish), Train ticket Ollanta to Km. 104, Train ticket from Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo., Transportation Ollantaytambo - Cusco.

Exclusions: Visit the thermal baths in the village of "Aguas Calientes". , Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes (outward / return).

Reviewed By jessicacH8240VA

We had a great day, without rain !! We did the short trail, it was a tough climb but it was worth the effort, the Laguna is very beautiful and the view you have from the highest point is spectacular, it is very cold and the height of the place if you feel when you walk The best thing is to drink a coca tea to avoid altitude sickness. If you don't want to walk, you can rent a horse, although you have to do the last section on foot anyway. The tour with South America Exploor is highly recommended !!

7. Private Full-Day Tour To Machu Picchu with Lunch

Kantu Peru Tours
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Visit one of the seven wonders of the world with a unique service and a local Tour guide 100 % expert and with very good English domain, Enjoy the magic, the landscape, food, people and the great history of this place. This experience is private and personalized with lunch included, so you can make a dream come true.

Inclusions: Private guided tour in Machu Picchu (from 2 to 2:30 hrs), Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide, Lunch (appetizer and main course)., Private transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Round Trip), Hotel pickup and drop-off. Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send hotel details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place if necessary., Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By gaving1234

This was a fantastic tour led by a guide named Eddie. Eddie was incredible! He was very knowledgeable, his English was fantastic, and he really made sure everyone could go at a pace they wanted to. We took our time, took many photos, and really enjoyed the experience.

8. Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Happy Gringo Tours
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Our Day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco is a wonderful way to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Happy Gringo offers you your best opportunity to see this marvel of South America and of the whole world. Machu Picchu Day Trip enables you to experience the spectacular Citadel of Machu Picchu in just one day with a local tour guide. On our comfort service Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco you’ll see the breathtaking Cloud City of MachuPicchu with roundtrip train tickets from Cusco. Also, you will have a guided tour of the citadel and enjoy a delicious complementary lunch on your own at Machu Picchu Pueblo. This Machu Picchu Inca Sanctuary Day Trip lasts for 14 hours; everyday our Machu Picchu one day tour leaves at 7:45 am. When we take you to catch the Expedition train. Return to the city of Cusco is at 19:00 pm on the Number 504 Expedition train.

Inclusions: Transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco, Round-trip train tickets, Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the citadel of Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Entrance fee

Exclusions: Gratitudes, Meals

Reviewed By ajccardona6190

I made a serious error when booking this tour. I had my days mixed up and was not able to do my full day tour as I arrived in cusco at noon. Happy Gringro could have just kept my payment and not honored my trip as it was my error in booking. They actually called me and made arrangements to Make a modified personal tour for me and my wife later the same day. That is customer service at its best. I had the error they had no obligation to help and they did. I strongly recommend this group. Marco was very knowledgeable .

9. Machu Picchu full day - PRIVATE TOUR

Cuscoperu.com
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On this full-day private tour from Cusco, we will travel from the Andes to the jungle mountains and arrive at Machu Picchu, where you will explore and learn the history and architecture of the Lost City of the Incas. You will be surprised by the constructions, terraces, temples and the natural environment.

Inclusions: Information prior to the tour in private at your hotel, Transfers in private from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo, Private professional tour guide (speaks Spanish and English), Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes, Train Ticket in Expedition/Voyager service Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes round trip

Exclusions: Hotel night in Cusco., Entrance to Huayna Picchu.

Reviewed By sophiab643

Cannot say enough great things about this tour. We had only a short time in Cusco so we did the one day tour from Cusco including Machu Picchu and the hike of Huayna Picchu. Joseth met with us at our hostel the day before our tour to give us our tickets, go over the day and answer any questions we may have had. The next morning at exactly 4am, a van was at our hostel waiting to taking us to the train station (shoutout to William the driver!) William made sure we found the train ok and then as soon as we got off the train in Aguas Calientes, our tour guide Andre was waiting for us. It was a private tour with Andre who was absolutely fantastic. Not only was the tour informational, Andre also covered all the really interesting cultural aspects of Machu Picchu. After a wonderful tour, Andre reviewed with us how to get back to Aguas Calientes and to our train on time. He left us at the base of Huayna Picchu to hike it. We had lunch in Aguas Calientes and made our way back to the train. At the station, there was another driver waiting for us who dropped us off at our hostel at the end of the day (around 8:30 PM). Joseth checked on us via WhatsApp during the trip to make sure everything was running smoothly. All of the staff was absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!

10. Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour

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Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills about 15kms/9.3 miles north of Cusco as the condor flies, via a narrow road and hairpin turns, the Sacred Valley holds its head high. The valley has long been the home of attractive colonial towns, handicraft markets and lofty 10th and 11th century Inca Citadels of Pisac, Ollyantaytambo and Urubumba. Visiting the Salt Mines and Moray terraces which were made by building containment walls filled with fertile earth. They were watered through a complex irrigation system. At the base of the terraces, there is a rain water storage system. Explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Inca City of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its surroundings, a masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture and engineering of the Inca Civilization.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Huayna Picchu mt US$75 (extra Hike at Machu Picchu), Upgrade to Vistadome Train US$67

Reviewed By H2116GJerickm

I couldn't have asked for more. Our day trip to Machu Picchu was incredible. Truly Sam Travel goes out of their way to assure the best tour experience possible. Saul was present and responsive to all our questions and concerns. Our tour guide Elvis was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor; also a great photographer on the side. I plan on hiking the inca trail up to Machu Picchu and will DEFINITELY do it with Sam Travel. I am more than grateful i chose Sam Travel for our tour.

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