PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 14 most popular historical tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Guided 2-hour walk in Trujillo: Plaza Mayor palaces, Pizarro sites, Muslim walls, castle and churches. Mobile ticket, great value.
Most Popular“Visita muy amena y completa por parte de nuestra guía Ana. Nos hizo un recorrido por el casco histórico con multitud de comentarios.”
A small-group half-day Lima tour with hotel pickup, major historic sites, and included Cathedral plus Santo Domingo Convent entry.
“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!”
A 4-hour Lima street food tour through plazas, Mercado Central, and Barrio Chino’s chifa, with tastings and drinks along the way.
A 2-hour walking tour of Arequipa’s historic center: Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, Mundo Alpaca, and San Lazaro.
Private half-day Lima tour covering Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Histórico, plus San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, with transport and snacks.
“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.”
Half-day Cusco tour with expert-guided Inca ruins and Qorikancha, plus Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
2-hour small-group walk in Arequipa’s White City with local guides, ending at volcano views of Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu for $15.
Private Machu Picchu guided walk with photo help, pickup in Aguas Calientes, and a full circuit tour in about 3–4 hours.
“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…”
6-day guided Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour with sunrise entry, train to Aguas Calientes, and transfers for $999.
“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”
Cusco’s 2-hour historic walk with Qoricancha, San Blas, and Manco Capac, plus a luthier stop, Andean music, and pisco sour or chicha.
Speedboat day trip from Lima to Palomino and nearby islands for sea lion swims, Humboldt penguins, and Peru history talk in the wild.
“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.”
Hands-on Pisco Sour class at Casa Intrepid in Cusco. Taste multiple piscos, learn to shake it right, small group, carbon-neutral.
“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.”
A small-group half-day Lima tour mixing Santo Domingo, Lima Cathedral, and Museo Larco, with guide, transport, and entry fees included.
“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.”
See Arequipa’s White City viewpoints, Yanahuara church, and the Santa Catalina Monastery on a guided, small-group afternoon tour.
“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…”
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