PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular city tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Half-day Cusco tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay plus optional Coricancha. Expert guide value from $13.
Most Popular“The tour was amazing, with the highlight definitely Sasquawaman. Luis is an excellent guide!”
Cusco city tour of Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. 5 hours, live guide, great Inca views.
“Having our trip to Machu Picchu cancelled, we booked this trip instead. Very informative, nice to see some areas around Cusco and our guide, Luis, did his best to give in both languages all information. However, I think that it was more 65% Spanish vs 35% English, we felt like we missed some info. Apart…”
A small-group half-day Lima tour with hotel pickup, major historic sites, and included Cathedral plus Santo Domingo Convent entry.
“Wonderful tour and Susan was an awesome tour guide as she was extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.”
Open-top Cusco city tour for $12 covers Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, Cristo Blanco, plus a Pachamama ritual and alpaca wool stop.
“Really great way to see Cusco. Didn’t feel pressured to buy anything and the ceremony was nice - not at all weird.”
Hop on the Cusco open bus for a 3-hour loop past key sights, big views, and a bilingual guide—plus an Inca ceremony stop—low cost, good orientation.
“Very good trip. Showed us the whole of Cusco and then went to a place where a Peruvian traditional man blessed us during some ritual. It was quite surreal but really cool! Liked the tour, our main guy Paulo was amazing talking 3 languages so quickly!”
Cusco half-day archaeology city tour with hotel pickup to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay from $29.
“Expert guide with so much knowledge. Excellent comprehensive itinerary. No complaints at all.”
Private Cusco tour of Inca ruins and Qorikancha plus Manos de la Comunidad camelids museum. 6 hours, pickup included.
“Absolutely stunning. A must to do. Our tour guide was one of the best that I had in many years! Extremely knowledgeable and informative.”
Cusco highlights in 3.5 hours: San Cristóbal views, San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, and Cusco Cathedral with pickup included.
“Waste of money. The couple of places we could see on our own like the market, view point and the Gorichanka temple. Guide was not enthusiastic. He sat down and covered only the inner most area. There was a lot more to cover. It was shorter than expected. Cathedral was quick and seemed more optional.”
City of Lima in 4 hours: Huaca Pucllana, San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor, and San Francisco catacombs with a local guide.
“Jonathan and Jordan were excellent tour guides. They patiently answered all my questions and I learned so much from them.”
A smart Cusco half-day with Inca ruins, expert bilingual guiding, and optional cathedral add-ons. Great value, just plan for entrance fees.
“Learned so much. Really appreciated the locations we visited.”
Small-group Cusco tour by air-conditioned van to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Qorikancha, and Cusco Cathedral.
“This tour is a great way to take in some of the historical sights around Cusco and a good way to spend one of your acclimatisation days. Alain was a great tour guide and has a vast knowledge of the sights and the history of Cusco and because it is a private tour it doesn’t…”
Half-day Cusco tour with expert-guided Inca ruins and Qorikancha, plus Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
“Brilliant trip - great guide who was very knowledgable and spoke excellent English. Highly recommended”
See Miraflores and Lima’s historic center in 4 hours: Larcomar views, Pucllana, Plaza Mayor, Lima Cathedral, plus Santo Domingo entrance.
“Our guide Yoanna was excellent and the walking tour was enjoyable and informative. Both her and Brian were excellent.”
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.
“The tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide Joseph was born and raised here in Arequipa knew every good spot and explained them very nicely. He ended the tour with a little present which rounded up the experience perfectly. I would honestly book the walking tour with Joseph a second time just for fun. Amazing guy!!”
Private Lima tour from Jorge Chávez Airport with flexible time, Miraflores ocean stops, Centro Histórico, San Francisco catacombs, and chocolate.
“Good general tour covering several highlight attractions of Lima. Our guide Leonardo was very knowledgeable and friendly, offering special insights into the history of Lima & Peru as well as modern life in this wonderful city. Our driver Victor did a superb job navigating expertly through traffic, and both were very accommodating by picking us…”
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