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Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

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The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Above town, the zigzag walls of Sacsayhuamán overlook the rooftops, and the Sacred Valley stretches below with Pisac's terraces, the fortress-town of Ollantaytambo, the salt pans of Maras and the circular terraces of Moray. Trains and the Inca Trail lead from the valley to Machu Picchu, the citadel set on a ridge above the Urubamba River, and the striped slopes of Rainbow Mountain draw hardy hikers.

At well over three thousand metres, Cusco is best taken slowly at first, with coca tea and gentle walks while you adjust to the altitude. Andean cooking brings alpaca, roast guinea pig, potatoes in endless varieties and hearty quinoa soups. The dry season from May to September brings clear skies and cold nights, and each June the Inca festival of the sun, Inti Raymi, is re-enacted with great pageantry at Sacsayhuamán.

  • 2 hop-on hop-off routes
  • Free cancellation on 65% of experiences
  • 4.9 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Cusco

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  1. Number 1

    Aguas Calientes

    4.944k reviewsfrom $25
  2. Number 2

    Machu Picchu

    5.041k reviewsfrom $12
  3. Number 3

    Ollantaytambo Ruins

    4.915k reviewsfrom $17
  4. Number 4

    Pisac Indian Market

    4.913k reviewsfrom $17
  5. Number 5

    Agricultural Terraces of Moray

    4.910k reviewsfrom $12
  6. Number 6

    Maras Salt Pools

    4.97k reviewsfrom $12
  7. Number 7

    Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman)

    4.87k reviewsfrom $10
  8. Number 8

    Sacred Valley of the Incas

    4.96k reviewsfrom $15
  9. Number 9

    Qorikancha (Coricancha)

    4.84k reviewsfrom $5
  10. Number 10

    Tambomachay

    4.84k reviewsfrom $10

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Hop-on hop-off in Cusco

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Sacred Valley, Moray and Humantay day trips from Cusco

1,354

Qoricancha, Qenqo and Temple of the Sun city tours in Cusco

859

Machu Picchu guides, open-top bus and planetarium in Cusco

2,001

Walking and bike tours in Cusco

59

San Pedro Market, pisco sours and food crawls in Cusco

119

Shows and nightlife in Cusco

5

Outdoor and adventure activities in Cusco

803

Nature and wildlife tours in Cusco

128

Desert and safari experiences in Cusco

6

For kids in Cusco

7

Sacsayhuaman, Four Ruins and Inca Jungle Trail in Cusco

Go beyond Cusco

  1. Sacred Valley · 20 km

    Inca Trail

    2 days5.024k reviewsfrom $80
  2. Sacred Valley · 20 km

    Lares Trek

    4 days5.0894 reviewsfrom $325
  3. Chivay · 239 km

    Chivay Plaza de Armas

    2 days4.5279 reviewsfrom $35
  4. Puerto Maldonado · 319 km

    Sandoval Lake (Lago Sandoval)

    4 days4.6448 reviewsfrom $53
  5. Arequipa · 324 km

    Colca Canyon

    2 days4.72k reviewsfrom $25
  6. Arequipa · 324 km

    Plaza de Armas

    4 hr4.7695 reviewsfrom $5
  7. Puno · 333 km

    Uros Floating Islands (Islas Uros)

    2 days4.83k reviewsfrom $8
  8. Puno · 333 km

    Taquile Island (Isla Taquile)

    2 days4.83k reviewsfrom $29
  9. Nazca · 351 km

    Cantalloc Aqueducts (Acueductos de Cantalloc)

    5–6 hr4.9579 reviewsfrom $19
  10. Ica · 410 km

    Tacama Vineyard

    6–7 hr4.9586 reviewsfrom $21
  11. Ica · 410 km

    Canyon of the Lost (Cañón de Los Perdidos)

    8–9 hr4.6114 reviewsfrom $25
  12. Copacabana · 428 km

    Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana

    15 hr4.443 reviewsfrom $100

Questions about Cusco

What is there to do in Cusco?
We list 4,460 experiences in Cusco. The largest groups are day trips (1358), city tours (182), hop-on hop-off (103), attraction tickets (50).
What are the top attractions in Cusco?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Cusco are Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Pisac Indian Market.
What is the most popular experience in Cusco?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11,562 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Cusco?
Yes. We list 2 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Cusco; the most reviewed is "Cusco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour" with 4 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Cusco take?
The typical experience in Cusco lasts about 12.5 hours; the middle half run between 8 hours and 48 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Cusco?
The operator lists free cancellation on 66% of the 4,460 experiences we hold for Cusco. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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