Cusco · PRIVATE
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Here are the 15 best private tours you can book out of Cusco right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and how much altitude it throws at you. Start at number one.
Private 6-hour Cusco tour of key Inca ruins plus a South American camelid center, with hotel pickup and flexible pacing.
“This tour is great for exploring the Incan capital and the fantastic architecture, history and stone masonry of the Quechua peoples.”
Private 2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, guides, lunch, and entry tickets included.
“100% recommended! Shirley and her team made sure our group of 8 was happy and satisfied, which was a goal they accomplished. From the reserved hotels, train rides, the briefings, to the tour guides, to the drivers, ALL was on point. Shirley kept constant communication and always looked out for us. Machu Pichu Sacred Tours, definitively a safe and reliable way to travel.”
Private Rainbow Mountain full-day tour from Cusco with hotel pickup, breakfast and buffet lunch, bilingual guide, oxygen, and Vinicunca entry.
“This was the most amazing experience. David was an experienced, knowledgeable and highly supportive guide. This is quite challenging given the altitude but with David’s expertise we managed, and thoroughly enjoyed, the day. Rainbow Mountain is really great but the Red Valley blew us away. The Agency were very responsive, communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Private full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, bus, and a 2-hour guide plus lunch at Julian in Aguas Calientes.
“it was a smooth, well-organized experience. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive—bringing the ruins to life with stories and history. It was a meaningful visit without feeling rushed or overly touristy. I’d recommend it to solo travelers looking for something thoughtful and well-paced.”
Private Sacred Valley full-day tour from Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, visiting Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras salt mines, and Chinchero.
“I cannot recommend this tour enough. Pablo was on time, so knowledgable, brought us to local stores and gave us recommendations for our trip. The sacred valley tour could be logistically challenging, getting from town to town, but this tour took away all the potential stress. It was SO nice to be able to have a private experience and we left with such a better understanding of both the Incan ruins (which helped us to appreciate Machu Picchu and Cusco so much more) and current day local culture and cuisine. This tour was a highlight of our Peru trip!”
Private Machu Picchu tour with a local guide from Aguas Calientes, covering top sights, photo spots, and optional hikes.
“Great day. Highly recommend taking a local guide. Toribio our guide was fantastic from navigating the crowds in Aguas Caliente trying to get the bus up to his knowledge of the history, flora and fauna of the region. We never once felt rushed and he knew the best photo sites. Toribio really made this once in a lifetime experience exceptional”
Private Cusco day trip to Machu Picchu with round-trip Peru Rail, guided entry, buses, and hotel transfer, plus lunch in town.
“This was such a great experience, especially traveling in a quasi-solo format for the first time. They met us at our hotel the day before to make sure we had all of our tickets and understood the schedule for the following day. They also reviewed what we would need in order for it to be a great day. In the morning our ride, Andres, picked us up right on time from our hotel and we had a very safe and comfortable ride to Ollantaytambo. He was even kind enough to let us practice our Spanish and we learned a lot about the countryside. He gave us a great directions on…”
Private Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with early pickup, train and bus transfers, English or Spanish guide, and lunch in Aguas Calientes.
“Too much for one day. About 5 hours each way to/from Cusco. Maybe stay in Aguas Caliente or Ollayantytambo.”
Private guided Machu Picchu tour in Peru with pickup from Aguas Calientes, photo help, and a custom circuit. Entry and bus tickets extra.
“We marked on the time and worked out. We met at the entrance of Machu Picchu, after we combined by whatsapp. The Guia Diego is very experienced and provided an incredible experience, with explanations and made our beautiful photos. We think that without a guide the visit would lose a lot.Auto-translated”
Small-group Palccoyo rainbow hike from Cusco with early pickup, breakfast and lunch, alpaca walk, plus poles and oxygen.
“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest…”
Private Machu Picchu tour from Aguas Calientes with a bilingual guide, shuttle transfers, and entrance tickets included. Sun Gate or Inca Bridge option.
“It is a must see. Our guide, John, was excellent and informative. There is a lot of walking but definitely well worth the trip”
Cusco airport pickup with a private transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport to your hotel, 24/7, English help, quick ride.
“Edgar was very friendly and told me a lot about the city on the drive! The pick up and drop off was very quick and easy.”
Private Cusco airport transfer with live English or Spanish tips, phone tickets, and name-card pickup to your hotel for $19.90.
“Transfer from the airport was perfect. The driver was punctual and assisted me with my luggage. He provided insight about Cusco and drove safely.”
Private Ausangate and 7 lagoons trek from Cusco with coca ceremony, hot springs, lunch, and oxygen support for the altitude.
“Alex was an excellent guide. Calm, polite, extremely well-educated. The place had spectacular views.”
Cusco 4-hour private tour with hotel pickup, snacks, and Inca ruins plus Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, and Sacsayhuaman.
“Alfie is an amazing tour guide. It just so happened there were just my daughter and me in the tour. He personalized the tour for us, answered every question we had with patience. He has so much knowledge and facts and helped us understand Peru from the eyes of a Peruvian. We really enjoyed the tour and so happy we got to see Cusco with our own personal tour guide. Thanks Alfie.”
