Top Cusco Art & Culture Classes

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

Immerse yourself in the grand colonial majesty of Cusco on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander winding Incan streets to discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santo Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the city with an interesting and informative guide as you explore one of Peru’s most treasured places on foot.

You will be involved in to an ancient tradition, with master weavers awarded by UNESCO. This is the only tour in Cusco that allows you to live this kind of experiences. We don`t just show you the textile process, you will do the process We have received important people like Jean-Bernard Münch who is the president of the Swiss Commission for UNESCO since 2012. This kind of experiences helps local people to give more value to what they do.

Spend a day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip leaving from Cusco. Discover this renowned mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history, and what daily life was like for its residents. The trip’s relaxed, non-strenuous pace is a great option for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers alike, and features three different train ride options. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu (via train and bus), and the site entrance fee.

Snack and sightsee on this small-group Cusco street food tour limited to 10 people or fewer. Try favorite local dishes like papas (potatoes), meats, and sweets, and even chat with the street food vendors to learn more about their goods. Between bites, learn about Cusco history as you walk around the city.

Tick off more Cusco attractions in less time on a private, half-day city tour, designed with history buffs in mind. With a private guide, you’ll visit ancient Inca archeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay; explore the Historic Center of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and admire landmarks such as Cusco La Catedral and the Convent of Santo Domingo. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore a local market in Cusco, then take a workshop on Peruvian cuisine during this 4-hour culinary experience. Learn about the functions of traditional Andean kitchens and local specialties from a professional Peruvian chef. Tastings, meal, and drinks included.

Marvel at the architectural and archeological majesty of Cusco on a half-day tour of the city’s most significant sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit fascinating ruins of Qenqo; the sacred temples of Puca Pucara, and the ecclesiastical structure of the Cusco Cathedral. Admire exquisite architecture and gain insight into Peru’s alluring history on this enriching excursion.

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure that combines white-water rafting with zip-lining and satisfies your need for speed. Depart Cusco for Oropesa, where you can ease your butterflies with a bite of the town's iconic bread before hitting the Vilcanota River. Tackle Class III and IV rapids and battle intense waves as you make your way downstream, enjoying the remarkable scenery of the surrounding Andes as you go. Afterward, soar through the sky on an exhilarating zip ride.

One of the New7Wonders of the World, UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu ranks among Peru’s most impressive sites of interest. On this tour, reach Machu Picchu with ease from your Cusco hotel, with entry fees, lunch, and all travel tickets included. Visit Machu Picchu as your private guide brings the site’s Incan history to life, with free time to explore further at your leisure.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Your Sacred Valley tour also includes a guide, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.

Aula is thrilled to offer our guests the opportunity to learn more about the plant dyes and traditional dyeing techniques unique to this region. Through the natural dyeing workshop, we hope our guests will leave with a true appreciation for the textile tradition and age-old techniques that make the Cusco region so special. We're proud to work with our partners at Pichinku, who have offered to open up their workshop for these intimate workshop experiences, providing a hands-on, one-on-one instruction and the chance to share in the experience with the all-female Pichinku team.

*A professional and talented local artist will guide you step by step on how to create an art piece. *Exclusive experience where you'll relax and enjoy a picnic and wine in front of an amazing view. *You will be able to take your art piece home as a souvenir of this amazing experience.

*Unique experience at the home of the artisan who created the sculpture located in Maras' Main Square. *Three hours of learning and trying out authentic artistical Andean techniques. * You will be able to take home your wonderful art pieces as souvenirs of this amazing experience.

*You will participate in the whole process, unlike a conventional tour. *Experience with an amazing view of the Incan Pisac platforms where you can take pictures with no background interruptions. *You can take your art pieces home as a souvenir of this magical experience.

Discover the authentic crafts and artisan traditions of the Sacred Valley on this private Pisac shopping experience from Cusco. After a pickup at your hotel, reach Pisac in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle. Follow your private guide through the traditional craft markets, and browse the locally produced artisan ceramics, textiles, and jewelry on display. Along the way, perhaps pick up a souvenir or two of your travels.

During the Sacred Ceremony, the Master prays with three Coca leaves (Kintu) that Mother Earth gave to us and to the Apus (Great Mountain Spirits). The shamanic healer also uses items like candy, colored wools, myrrh, frankincense, tallow and a variety of foods and herbs that Andean people called “reach or dispatch“. These items have to be specifically prepared for the offering by the Master or Andean Priest, who is also called «Paqos». Each element has its spiritual meaning andis therefore part of the ceremony. The session ends with a last prayer to the world and to our life. The online course will be transmitted via Zoom. The offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth) allows us to give thanks to everything we have been receiving and appreciate her generosity, creating a feeling of harmony and deep connection with nature, letting her know that we feel unconditional love for Mother Earth and the spirits within us.

The Cusco Photo Night Tour is a chance to explore the Imperial city of the Incas from a completely different point of view. See your surroundings with a photographic eye and learn how to take photos of city scenes at night, all the while with a professional photographer guide providing the best tricks, tips and camera settings so you can come away with the best shots possible.

The goal of meditation is to go beyond the mind and experience our essential nature, connection with the Andes, Mother Earth and ourselves - having peace, happiness, and bliss.

Don't miss out on this magical opportunity to experience a different way of life!  The alpine scenery and mountainous terrain are simply exquisite but what makes the tour really special is visiting the Patacancha and Huilloc communities, known for their traditional cultural practices.  This tour gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Andean culture by taking part in a weaving workshop. During the scheduled, respectful and low-impact Quechua community visits, we hope to educate the responsible traveler about the ancient weaving tradition and Andean indigenous culture.

Get an immersive experience with Peruvian handicrafts and food on this day tour to Chichubamba. You’ll visit the rural community with a small group of just six people, which makes for an intimate experience. Learn how to fashion ceramics with a local craftsman, then try your hand at chocolate-making and the traditional beer, Chicha de Jora.

Our Shamans are experts in making connection with the spirit of the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and next they will carefully interpret the coca leaves in order to find out what the natural spirit is showing, about the present and the future of the consultant. The ceremony is conducted by an Andean Shaman and the duration is always about 1 hour. You are encouraged and allowed to ask questions to the Shaman, about all aspects of the reading concerning the most important areas of your life.

*Unforgettable experience in which you will take part through the entire process, unlike other tours. *Beautiful and unique landscapes where any other traditional tour won't take you. *Enjoy a mix of culture and Andean tradition with local experts from this rural community.