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15 Best Historical Tours In Peru

The trips worth crossing Peru for.

The 15 most popular historical tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.

15 Best Historical Tours In Peru

For a guided day that ties the history together, TheAbroadGuide rates a Sacred Valley, Maras and Moray day tour from Cusco, and the official PromPerú site plus the government Machu Picchu ticket portal cover entry rules and timed slots.

Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo - Plaza Mayor corners to Palacio de San Carlos’s Plateresque look
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Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo

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Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day - Price and what you actually get for $39
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Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

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2.Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

A small-group half-day Lima tour with hotel pickup, major historic sites, and included Cathedral plus Santo Domingo Convent entry.

★ 4.5

“I actually booked this for my parents and they had a great time. They said they're guide was super friendly and she was very knowledgeable. They also thought it was the perfect amount of time and did not feel rushed at all. Thank you!”

581 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.00by VIPAC Travel

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Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour - Value and timing: is $75 pp really a good deal?
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Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

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5.Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

Private half-day Lima tour covering Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Histórico, plus San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, with transport and snacks.

★ 5.0

“Excellent overview of Lima if you don't have much time. Maria was excellent and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of the city which is very large, we hit all the spots.”

100 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $75.00by Vista Adventures

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Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour - Getting to Machu Picchu: Pickup That Sets the Tone
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Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour

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8.Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour

Private Machu Picchu guided walk with photo help, pickup in Aguas Calientes, and a full circuit tour in about 3–4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Eric was our tour guide for the day and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Inka Empire and Machu Picchu. He graciously waited several hours with us for the fog to clear to get the perfect picture at Machu Picchu. While at times we were pessimistic that the fog would clear, he…”

86 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $80.75by IncaGo Expeditions

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6-Day Cultural Tour to Machu Picchu - Qorikancha + Inka Museum: why this tour starts with context
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6-Day Cultural Tour to Machu Picchu

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9.6-Day Cultural Tour to Machu Picchu

6-day guided Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour with sunrise entry, train to Aguas Calientes, and transfers for $999.

★ 5.0

“Our trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu was absolutely unforgettable, and a big part of that was thanks to the amazing team behind the experience. Everything was perfectly organized – from the stunning Sacred Valley to the awe-inspiring Machu Read more”

76 reviewsFrom $999.00by Inkayni Peru Tours

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Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands - Getting to the Start Point (and Why Arriving Early Helps)
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Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands

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11.Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands

Speedboat day trip from Lima to Palomino and nearby islands for sea lion swims, Humboldt penguins, and Peru history talk in the wild.

★ 5.0

“Tour started later than advertised time, but once we got going it was pretty amazing. Rodrigo was our guide and he was very attentive and did a really good job dealing with some upset customers. The sea lions, penguins, and all the other birds we saw were so worth it.”

56 reviewsFrom $72.00by MAR ADENTRO EXCURSIONES EIRL

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Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco - What you learn: Pisco isn’t one flavor (and that matters)
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Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco

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12.Pisco Sour Secrets: Hands-On Mixology in Historic Cusco

Hands-on Pisco Sour class at Casa Intrepid in Cusco. Taste multiple piscos, learn to shake it right, small group, carbon-neutral.

★ 4.5

“Be prepared for a fun and informative experience with Richard - the Pisco Sour King. Hands on sampling, mixing, and the most important bit, shaking and then drinking the final product. So much fun.”

50 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.00by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Latin America

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Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour - Santo Domingo Convent: San Marcos roots and saints you can point to
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Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour

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13.Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour

A small-group half-day Lima tour mixing Santo Domingo, Lima Cathedral, and Museo Larco, with guide, transport, and entry fees included.

★ 5.0

“The Lima city tour was a really good starting point in our exploration of the city. Susanne, our tour guide took us to the historic city centre and along the way gave us an introduction to the history of Lima, some of its highlights and its characteristics.”

48 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $69.00by VIPAC Travel

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Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery - Carmen Alto and the volcano lineup over Arequipa
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Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

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14.Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

See Arequipa’s White City viewpoints, Yanahuara church, and the Santa Catalina Monastery on a guided, small-group afternoon tour.

★ 4.5

“Nice tour that gets one to the Yanahuara viewpoint without having to walk or take a taxi. The Iglesia de la Compania near the Plaza de Armas was beautiful and its San Ignacio Chapel decorated with birds from the jungle was amazing. Glad that admission was included, along with the even more expensive admission to…”

42 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $61.00by VIPAC Travel

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