Culture & History things to do in Cusco

We rank 2,341 culture and history things to do in Cusco, Peru. The highest scoring is Sacred Valley Full Day Tour with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $11 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
2,341
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$11

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 Tour95$5110h5/5 (5,602)
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals93$4912h4.9/5 (2,455)
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included)93$5314h4.9/5 (1,518)
Sacred Valley and Maras Moray Tour with Full Day Buffet Lunch91$4711h4.9/5 (710)
Full Day Tour to the Mountain of Colors from Cusco91$3411h4.9/5 (350)
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides90$95596h5/5 (1,056)
4-Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu Hiking and Biking Tour90$48096h4.9/5 (470)
Rainbow Mountain Tour From Cusco - Group Tour89$3012h5/5 (178)
Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour with Snack Pack89$446h4.9/5 (483)
Cusco to Puno Scenic Day Trip with Lunch (Route of the Sun)89$5010h4.8/5 (388)

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 95 out of 100 from 5,602 traveler reviews. Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals, Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included), Sacred Valley and Maras Moray Tour with Full Day Buffet Lunch follow close behind. We rank 2,341 culture & history experiences in Cusco in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Cusco cost?
Expect around $240 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Private transfer from the airport to central hotels in Cusco from $11, 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.
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