PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular half-day 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“Great value for money, our guide was very good and it was a very informative tour, highly recommend!”
A small-group half-day Lima tour with hotel pickup, major historic sites, and included Cathedral plus Santo Domingo Convent entry.
“The tour was great; punctual, convenient and a great way to experience historial Lima. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave us great insight into the history, architecture and culture of Lima. Thank you”
Half-day Lake Titicaca Uros tour from Puno to totora floating islands, guided by locals, with an optional reed boat ride fee.
“We had a great little tour to the Uros Islands. Our guide Roly was very informative, and helpful to make the visit a pleasant and relaxing experience. Of course the islanders would like you to buy some local products, but no pressure.”
Half-day Lima tour that pairs Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs with guided Pachacamac ruins, Temple of the Sun ocean views, and a museum visit.
“Our guide and driver were so friendly and funny. The guide was so knowledgeable about anything we asked be it about Pachacamac or anything else in Peru. Not only that my wife and I were the only people on the tour. After Pachacamac a short stroll around the Barranco that has a great vibe. Well…”
Small-group half-day tour from Lima to Pachacamac, with Site Museum and clay Sun and Moon Temples. Admission tickets included.
“Mario was very knowledgeble, friendly and professional. The tour is a good complement to the activities one can do in Cusco. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”
Cusco half-day archaeology city tour with hotel pickup to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay from $29.
“Nice Guide (great photographer!) and a great Tour. Do not skip the last stop the view over Cusco is amazing!”
Half-day Lima highlights with private pickup, main squares, La Merced, and San Francisco catacombs. Catacombs cost extra, but value stays strong.
“My teenager and I very much enjoyed our tour with Rubi and Susana. Both guides were very engaging, super knowledgeable and very mindful of our safety and well-being. (It was a hot day, we always stopped in the shade for our history info.) Small group, well worth it as transportation in an air conditioned van…”
A smart Cusco half-day with Inca ruins, expert bilingual guiding, and optional cathedral add-ons. Great value, just plan for entrance fees.
“Silvia is so good and very patient with our kids. If you only have half day to know Cusco I recommend this tour.”
A fast Sacred Valley half-day from Cusco: Chinchero weaving and natural dyes, Moray terraces, and the vast Maras salt pools.
“This was absolutely fantastic! Felipe was an amazing guide and I learned so much more than I ever expected!”
Four hours of coffee, chicharrones, fruit and ceviche in Miraflores. Local guide, pisco, history, and dessert for $50.
“Rudy is an amazing guide with a wealth of information about each part of the tour. Make sure you do not eat breakfast as there is lots of food included!”
Half-day horseback riding above Cusco to Devil’s Balcony (Chacan). Trained horses, scenic trails, and Inca sites in about 4 hours.
“excellent riding. lovely horses. amazing scenery and a very knowledgeable guide. loved my horse Fuego”
Half-day private Lima tour pairing Pachacamac’s temple complex with Barranco, Chorrillos, and sea views along Costa Verde.
“Fantastic tour. Our guide taught us so much about the ancient cultures at Pachacamac, but also about modern Peruvian life on the way there and back. We also booked this last minute and the company was able to arrange everything to make it work!”
A small-group half-day from Cusco to four Inca sites, with early access, prebooked tickets, and A/C transport across the hills.
“After going to Machu Picchu it was not too exciting.”
A five-hour Cusco half-day tour that pairs the Inca power sites with Plaza de Armas and Qorikancha, ending at Tambomachay.
“We booked this tour with high expectations but unfortunately were left very disappointed. When we arrived at the operator’s office, things were already chaotic and disorganised. On top of that, there was a significant language barrier, which made communication difficult. We explained to the guide that we had already visited the first three stops and…”
See Lima hill communities and the colorful Nueva Esperanza cemetery, meet local entrepreneurs, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch that supports real projects.
“This was a wonderful education about some of the less seen residents of Lima. Our tour guide was excellent and very patient with our many questions. We will never forget our experience.”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
