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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

“We had limited time in Lima, so this tour was a great way to know a little bit about the history of Lima and Peru, in general. Daniel, our guide, was knowledgeable and accommodating. Unfortunately, due to the traffic conditions, we had to cut our tour short in Miraflores.”

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

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Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour - Start at Gran Hotel Bolívar and get oriented fast
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Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

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3.Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

A 4-hour Lima street food tour through plazas, Mercado Central, and Barrio Chino’s chifa, with tastings and drinks along the way.

★ 4.9

“I lucked out with only 1 other participant joining during the tour and our guide Marcos was excellent. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about both the food. Architecture, and history of Lima’s historic city center. There was also a LOT of food and everything was delicious. This tour took us to places that I definitely…”

216 reviews4 hoursFrom $69by Exquisito Peru – Food Tours

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Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa - Plaza de Armas: arches, portals, and the city’s “why”
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Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa

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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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Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins - Sacsayhuamán’s puma-head fortress and the weight of stones
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Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins

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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City - Meeting at Campo Redondo San Lázaro and Getting the Rhythm Right
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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City

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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

“We visited the archaeological sites and felt the tour guide, Jimmy, was extremely knowledgeable. He took photos of the group throughout the day and was patient when we needed to rest. Most of the sites have walking and there were lots of stairs at Ollantaytambo. But each person was allowed to do what was good…”

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

“This was one of mi favorites trips and I really feel so gratefull with Cusi for all her attentions, he is so kindly, smart and he has the best energy.”

76 reviewsFrom $999.00by Inkayni Peru Tours

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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show - Finding Your Guide at Plaza de Armas (No Guessing Needed)
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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

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10.Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

Cusco’s 2-hour historic walk with Qoricancha, San Blas, and Manco Capac, plus a luthier stop, Andean music, and pisco sour or chicha.

★ 4.6

“We had an amazing experience and loved learning more about Cusco! The pace was great and the sunset viewpoint was beautiful:) The vendor for the music show was closed, and that was why we picked this specific walking tour so that was disappointing. Our guide recommended a local dance show for after the tour, which…”

65 reviews2 hoursFrom $10by Real Cusco Walking tour

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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

“The tour is spectacular and one of the best things in Lima (including dining at Central). The thousands of sea lions are magnificent and it’s also wonderful to see the Humboldt penguins. The landscape is beautiful too. The boat ride is bumpy—a lot of fun if you are not seasick and maybe some pain if…”

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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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

“This was a great tour. The ratings didn’t let us down. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. We were picked up on time in a comfortable van and would recommend this tour to all travelers.”

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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Lima: Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour - San Francisco Convent and Catacombs: Lima Under Ground
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Lima: Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

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