Top Cusco Archaeology Tours

xplore Cusco without the pressure of planning your own sightseeing itinerary with this group tour. Enjoy a comprehensive experience that covers Cusco's historic highlights, including the main square, the Temple of Coricancha, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and an alpaca sanctuary. Well-suited for travelers looking for a streamlined way of taking in the local sights in under a day.

Explore the best and most unique sites of the Sacred Valley on a leisurely full-day tour with a local guide. This private experience is perfect for those who have only one day to explore the Sacred Valley and want to see the best sites. Explore its stunning highlights; Visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan fortress, Explore the Maras Incan Salt Pools, a unique cultural and natural attraction; Discover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory; and Visit the Chinchero Ruins and see the traditional weaving techniques of the locals. Unlike the standard bus tours, we do not waste your time by stopping at commission stores. You get to explore and experience the real Sacred Valley with a friendly local guide. Avoid crowds and enjoy a private tour at your pace. Enjoy a personal experience, and go at your own pace. You will be able to talk to your guide and ask questions and be involved during the tour.

This full-day VIP tour of the Sacred Valley offers you an incredible, unique and enriching experience. Explore the notable archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, as well as the vibrant Andean markets for an authentic shopping experience. In addition, you will discover Moray with its Inca terraces and the Maras salt mines. The tour is carried out with a professional guide and comfortable tourist transportation. The Sacred Valley of the Incas, between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, is famous for its historical and cultural relevance. During the tour, you will cross its majestic mountains, enjoying a temperate climate and a lower altitude than Cusco. You will admire picturesque villages, ancient terraces and the main archaeological sites of the region. Booking this tour with us guarantees you an incredible experience. With our team of professionals you will be assured of a complete, educational and memorable tourist experience in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Venture into the lush Andean highlands and discover Peru’s Sacred Valley on this full-day tour from Cusco. With a small group, visit top sites—Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo—to explore Inca ruins and ancient settlements with included admission. Enjoy a Peruvian buffet lunch in Urubamba and learn about the rich history and culture of Peru throughout the day.

Maximize your sightseeing, and visit both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, without the hassle of coordinating transport and multiple stops, on this 2-day small-group tour from Cusco. Visit Chinchero, Moray, the Salt Mines of Maras, Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, and the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, with your choice of accommodation and train classes.

Visit the top five attractions in Peru’s Sacred Valley on a small-group tour from Cusco. All-inclusive transportation enables you to comfortably see the best of the Inka empire in a single day. The thorough itinerary takes you to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero, Pisac, and the Salinas de Maras salt mines. Along the way, enjoy lunch and a visit to a craft workshop in the colonial city of Chinchero.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before exploring the famous Inca citadel the next day.

Combine ancient history with handicrafts on a private tour from Cusco to Pisac that offers a personalized alternative to big group trips. At the Pisac archeological site, explore some of the Sacred Valley’s most significant ruins, then immerse yourself in local culture at a market known for textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and more.

Get your adrenaline pumping with this small-group tour that takes you around the Sacred Valley on an ATV. Visit some of Peru's most important landmarks including the terraced salt mines of Maras and Inca ruins of Moray. Enjoy included hotel pickup from Cusco hotels with morning departures. The tour includes a bilingual guide and safety equipment but excludes gratuities and food. This tour can also be combined with a zipline.

Explore the archaeological legacy of the Inca during this 6-hour excursion to visit Maras and Moray. Learn about Inca agricultural practices at the ingenious terraced farm fields of Moray, then head to Maras, where you’ll get a closer look at more than 3,000 salt pools built by the Inca and still in use to this day.

Orient yourself in Cusco withe ease on a city tour that reveals historical and cultural highlights, as well Inca ruins outside of the center. You won’t have to worry about navigating or taking public transport as you’re whisked between sights in air-conditioned transport, and discover stories you’re unlikely to have found in the guidebook.

Travel freely and enjoy an experience designed just for you. With our private service, you decide the pickup location, departure time and pace of the tour, without relying on groups or rigid itineraries. You will have the flexibility to stop when you want to take pictures, visit local markets, enjoy a restaurant or just admire the scenery. Our drivers, born and raised in the region, know each route and will share recommendations and information about Inca history and culture to enrich your journey. In addition, they will be happy to help you capture the best photographs at the most spectacular points. Travel with the peace of mind of having a service that combines comfort, security, punctuality and personalized attention to every detail. Book today and travel your way, with the freedom and support of a team committed to making your trip an unforgettable experience.

This half-day excursion to Moray and Minas de Sal allows you to venture into a part of the Sacred Valley, on beautiful farmland outside Cusco and near the ancient Andean town of Chinchero. You will visit the following sites: Andean Textile Center in Chinchero, Moray, Maras village, and Salt mines.

Spend the day exploring the Inca citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu on a small-group, full-day tour from Cusco—no need to worry about transport logistics. Visit the legendary mountaintop site with a guide who brings its construction and history to life as you explore. Designed with a relaxed, non-strenuous pace, this experience is well-suited to first-time visitors and families.

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. 3 Guarantees for Your Inca Trail Adventure: Safety, Quality, and Expert Guidance 1. Security Guarantee We ensure the safety of our guests throughout the entire Inca Trail. There will always be at least one guide behind the group, providing extra support and ensuring no one is left behind. 2. Food Guarantee We guarantee quality food on all our expeditions by following five essential food safety rules: * Keep everything clean. * Separate raw and cooked foods. * Cook thoroughly. * Keep food at safe temperatures. * Use safe water and raw materials. If we ever make a mistake, resulting in food-related issues (e.g., food poisoning), affected people will be completely compensated. 3. Lecture Guarantee All our guides are educated to provide high quality content about the Inca history. After the trek, all lecture materials will be sent to your email in written form for you to review and enjoy at your leisure.

See more of Peru’s Sacred Valley in a single day without managing transportation, timing, or crowded sightseeing stops yourself. This small-group tour takes a less conventional route through Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo to help avoid peak visitor traffic and create a more relaxed experience. Included hotel pickup, round-trip transportation, and lunch make exploring the region easy and efficient.

As a company based in the Sacred Valley, we are true specialists in the region, enabling us to provide a more personalized, authentic service at competitive prices. We will guide you to unique destinations such as Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines, offering an in-depth experience led by passionate local guides. This allows you to connect with the true essence of the Sacred Valley, all while enjoying exceptional service at a great value.

The full day experience through the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a full day tour that visits all of the four main historical sites of the Sacred Valley in one day: Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo. The first stop of the day is Pisac where you’ll visit the famous Pisac and get in contact with the local culture, and the Ruins of Pisac famous for the inca terraces and an ancient inca cemetery. Next stop is Moray, the Inca’s Agricultural Lab, famous for the circular terraces, and the amazing Maras Salt Mines with more than 3000 natural salt pools. After stop for lunch in Urubamba before heading to our final destination: Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is known as one of the last “living testaments” of the Incas in Peru because it was built upon Incan fundamentals and groundworks. The Incan irrigation system still works and water runs through stone canals on the sides of streets.

Book this private tour to explore some of the best of Peru, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. You don’t need to share your experience with a group, but rather can go at your own pace and enjoy each site as you like. Your guide takes care of all the logistics, like some meals, accommodation, entrance tickets, train tickets, and some other excursions along the way, too. Just show up ready for an adventure.

If you’re short on time in Cusco, don’t let that stop you from seeing the best of the Sacred Valley. This day trip packs in all of the Andes region’s top sights into one convenient tour, by whisking you between Pisac, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo in one day rather than the typical two.

Peru's Sacred Valley has played an important role in the region since the time of the ancient Incas. On this full-day excursion, visit the historic sights and cities that dot the fertile valley. Stop at Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to learn how the Incas grew crops in the region.

Ideal for those who don't have the time to hike the Inca Trail or navigate public transport, this small-group tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu lets you see the lost city of the Incas in just one day. You'll get picked up from your Cusco accommodations then ride your choice of train to Aguas Calientes before a short bus ride to Machu Picchu, which you will explore with a guide.

Take an intimate look at Cusco’s colonial and Incan legacy during this 4-hour private guided history tour. Marvel at the Spanish architecture and art inside the city’s main cathedral, and check out the ‘Qoricancha,’ a one-time Inca temple that’s now a monastery. You’ll also visit the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.