Culture & History things to do in Cusco

We rank 140 culture and history things to do in Cusco, Peru. The highest scoring is Sacred Valley Full Day Tour with an Outty Ranking of 99 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
140
In the 90+ Club
9
Available today
60
From
$5

Culture & History in Cusco compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Cusco by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Sacred Valley Full Day Tour99$5110h5/5 (5,605)
Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco98$654.3h5/5 (2,738)
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals96$4912h4.9/5 (2,398)
Rainbow Mountain Beat-the-Crowd, Small Group - 8:00 AM Departure96$7511h4.9/5 (916)
The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour95$11912h4.9/5 (701)
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day93$405h4.9/5 (634)
Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Train92$41916h5/5 (317)
Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service (2–3 Hours)91$982h5/5 (591)
The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco ( with Pisac)91$328h5/5 (222)
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included)89$5314h4.9/5 (1,486)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Cusco

Culture & History in Cusco: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Cusco?
Sacred Valley Full Day Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 99 out of 100 from 5,605 traveler reviews. Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals, Rainbow Mountain Beat-the-Crowd, Small Group - 8:00 AM Departure follow close behind. We rank 140 culture & history experiences in Cusco in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Cusco cost?
Expect around $153 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Cusco: Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local Drinks from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Cusco for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Cusco currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Cusco?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Cusco, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?