Machu Picchu: Bus from Aguas Calientes
Des de17,83 €
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Cusco
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Cusco. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Zero cost, still worth booking.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Cusco, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Cusco
Machu Picchu: Entry Ticket
Des de60,71 €
Machu Picchu Circuit 3-Royalty Tickets
Des de79,59 USD
Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco
Des de374,39 €
Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco
Des de78,43 €
From Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Entry with Guided Tour & Round-Trip Transfer
Des de154,52 USD
Cusco Cathedral: Entry Ticket
Des de17,71 €
From Cusco: Full-Day Trip to Ollantaytambo with Lunch
Des de52,9 USD
Museo Del Monastério De Santa Catalina De Siena: Entry Ticket
Des de5,5 €
From Cusco: Half-Day Tour to Maras and Moray
Des de45,34 USD
Machu Picchu: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
Des de91,07 €
Sacred Valley Day Trip from Cusco
Des de58,82 €
Cusco to Ollantaytambo: Roundtrip Transfer
Des de16,79 €
Church of the Society of Jesus: Entry Ticket
Des de5,5 €
Machu Picchu Circuit 1-Panoramic Tickets
Des de79,59 USD
Sacred Valley Day Trek from Cusco
Des de196,92 €
Museum of Religious Art
Des de5,5 €
From Cusco: Machu Picchu Day Trip
Des de461,11 USD
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.