What to do and see in Machu Picchu, Cusco Region: The Best Cultural Tours

October 18, 2021 Marissa Gamble

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. Huaynapicchu And Machupicchu 2 Days 1 Night

Incas Advisor Travel Peru
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the huaynapicchu mountain offers one of the best views of the place a completely extreme adventure only for the most adventurous travelers who like the extreme walk history culture and the best views of machupicchu

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, ENTRANCE TO HUAYNAPICCHU, TRAIN TICKETS , TOUR GUIDE IN MACHUPICCHU PLACE

Exclusions: TIPS AND LUNCH AND DINNER

Reviewed By yersinf2020

Beautiful landscapes between the Cusco's mountains and jungle in the way to Machu Picchu. If you like to trek I really recommended this tour and this agency, all was excellent!! Thank you Incas Advisor! ????

3. 4-Day || All Included || - City Tour - Sacred Valley & MachuPicchu - Group

Chullos Travel Peru
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The tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu takes you through all the most important sites of Cusco such as: Qoricancha also known as the Temple of the Sun, we will also visit Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic places of the Inca Empire built by the Inca Pachacuteq in the 15th century. We will continue the tour of the Sacred Valley which is one of the most popular routes in the Cusco region. Finally we will take you to one of the most incredible train trips in the world and we will go to Machu Picchu "One of the seven wonders of the modern world".

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, All entrance, tour guide, train tickets

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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 !.

4. Machupicchu Full Day Tour

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Be part of one the most famous tours in Peru, and have the opportunity to visit the one the wonders of the world a very well organize tour with us, where you will not be worry about any tickets or reservation, where you will have time just enjoy and relax while you are in Cusco and Machupicchu.

Inclusions: Briefing information about the tour one night before, Pick from the hotel , Round trip transportation Cusco to Ollantaytambo, Professional tour guide for Machupicchu tour, Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, Entrance ticket for Machupicchu, Bus tickets to Machupicchu

Exclusions: Extra costs , Not mentioned meals, Gratitude

Reviewed By K4024AErickym

Coco arranged a wonderful ceremony with a shaman from the Kichwa peoples. He provided excellent context on the history and culture of the Kichwa and expert translation of the ceremonies and rituals. And Santiago (shaman) was a delightful soul. I highly recommend this experience for those curious about the traditions of the Kichwa.

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 by Train in 1 Day

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visit with us the tour to machupicchu by train for 1 day where you will have everything included, transportation, train tickets, bus ticket, entrance to machupicchu and professional tour guide , grupo de 10 personas en machupicchu

Inclusions: Pick up in the hotel , Transportation Cusco / Ollantaytambo Station / Cusco, Ticket de Train Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo ( Train voyaguer and expedition ) ), Ticket bus Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes , Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, Professional guide in Machupicchu

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Reviewed By brili37

The hike was tiring but rewarding. Beautiful views. Took us about 3 hours roundtrip. Wear many layers. Our guide was friendly, not great English. The breakfast and lunch were okay, at the same restaurant. No toilet paper in the restroom. The roads were bumpy and the ride was uncomfortable. Our van broke down on the way back and we had to hop on another group’s van. They dropped us off at the town center rather than our hotel, so we had to walk back 12 min.

9. Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes

Bus to Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes 08681, Peru Viajes Pacifico
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Machu Picchu, one of the new 7 Seven Wonders of the World shows you the enigmatic Inca citadel and its history. If you have already bought your train tickets, this private tour is perfect for you! Bus tickets, entrance fees to Machu Picchu Citadel and private guidance are included.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Bus Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes, Ticket to Machu Picchu

Exclusions: Lunch, Train tickets from/to Cusco, Gratuities

Reviewed By mzoerb1

Awesome trip. My guide was super informative and helpful. The pick up process, trains and bus were all flawless. Machu Picchu was amazing, but the guide really added to the experience with tons of info!

10. Essential south: 9 days Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca

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Enjoy the best of Peru during this round-trip tour beginning in beautiful Lima and ending with a drop-off at the Puno airport. Spend nine memorable days in this stunning country, visit charming colonial cities, learn about the legacy of ancient civilisations, and explore some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Meet the descendants of the Incas and the camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, observe the shadows of the past surrounding the islands of Lake Titikaka. Then, enjoy a pilgrimage to the peaks of the Andes to tour the magnificent citadel and mountain of Machu Picchu.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Eight nights of accomodation in the hotel category selected, Round trip transfers upon arrival and departure of the airport, Roundtrip transfer to Cusco train station for the trip to Machu Picchu, Round trip train ticket to Aguas Calientes (Expedition or Voyager train), Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the citadel of Machu Picchu, Guided tour to Machu Pichu and the other attractions mentioned in the itinerary, Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary, One way ticket bus from Cusco to Puno

Exclusions: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals., Expenses of a personal nature., Other vistis non specified in the itinerary., International flights to Perú., International and domestic airport departure taxes., Meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme., Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)., Domestic flight ticket: Lima - Cusco / Puno - Lima

Reviewed By Kathy F

Picked up from hotel and driven to magic water circuit fountains and light show. Fun group of 9 and our guide was wonderful. Beautiful fountains great show with lights and music then on to a buffet dinner and folklore show. Good food great show. Delivered back to hotel safe and sound.

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