Things to do in Peru
Lima City Tour21 optionsMachu Picchu Rail Tours58 optionsNazca Lines Tours11 optionsLima Museums Attractions31 optionsRainbow Mountain Tours7 optionsInca Trail Tours11 optionsCusco Walking Tour94 optionsUros Floating Islands Tours22 optionsCity Tour Cusco18 optionsMiraflores Tour56 optionsFood Tour Lima43 optionsLima Walking Tour71 options
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Full Day Cusco City Tour: Four Inca Sites & QorikanchaA full-day guided tour of Cusco visits five major Inca sites—the Temple of Gold at Qorikancha, the massive fortress Sacsayhuamán, the carved Q'enqo temple, the Red Fortress of Puka Pukara, and the water temple at Tambomachay—with a professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese, hotel pickup included, and return to your hotel or Plaza de Armas in the late afternoon. The tour runs about five hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to cover Cusco's four main Inca sites in one afternoon rather than spending multiple days—the guide routes you efficiently through Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara in a single outing.
Cusco: Private Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Hike PickupYou’ll set out from Cusco long before dawn for a private day trip to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, hiking past llamas and snowy peaks with a local guide who knows every twist of the trail. Expect breakfast in a mountain village, time at both Vinicunca and Red Valley’s wild landscapes, plus a hot lunch before heading home — all in one long but unforgettable day.
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at arrivals with your name on a sign, driven in a new air-conditioned car with a professional driver who tracked your flight and waited if you were delayed. Child seats are available, WiFi is included, and the price is fixed—no tolls, no surprises. The driver can take you to your hotel, a cruise port, or anywhere else in Lima you need to go.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Jorge Chávez and want to skip the taxi negotiation, currency confusion, and uncertainty about when someone will show up—the driver knows your flight before you land and the price doesn't change.
Lima Food Tour: 8+ Tastings & Ceviche in BarrancoYou walk through Barranco's hidden food spots with a local guide, tasting eight dishes including ceviche, causa rellena, gelato, and organic coffee. The tour takes a couple of hours, involves fair amounts of walking, and ends with insider knowledge of the neighborhood and tips for the rest of Lima. Contact ahead if you have dietary needs so the menu can be adjusted.Is it for me?Good for anyone who wants to eat the way locals do without spending the day researching restaurants or navigating menus alone — your guide handles the stops, the ordering, and the stories behind each dish, leaving you to focus on the food and the neighborhood itself.
Lima Street Food Tour: Historic Center Markets & Chinatown BitesYou’ll taste your way through Lima’s historic center on a street food tour led by locals who actually live here — from lucuma juice in crowded markets to siu mae dumplings in Chinatown and classic pan con pejerrey sandwiches on noisy corners. Expect laughter, new flavors, quick lessons in history (and Spanish), plus all your tastings and transport included.
Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile Islands Speedboat Day TripYou’ll step onto floating islands made from reeds, zip across Lake Titicaca by speedboat from Puno with a local guide, and walk winding paths on Taquile Island where weaving traditions come alive. Lunch is served with sweeping lake views before you return by boat—leaving you with more than just photos.
Cusco: Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman & Inca Sites Half-Day TourYou’ll walk ancient stone corridors at Qorikancha, stand small beneath Sacsayhuaman’s massive walls, listen for echoes in Qenqo’s tunnels, and watch water flow at Tambomachay. With a local guide leading each step (and sharing stories you won’t find in any book), this half-day city tour Cusco leaves you feeling closer to both past and present Peru.
Lake Titicaca Day Trip from Cusco: Uros & Amantani IslandsYou travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, spend a full day on Lake Titicaca visiting the Uros floating islands and Amantani with a bilingual guide, eat lunch in a lakeside village, and return to Cusco the following morning. The overnight buses mean you don't lose two days to travel — you sleep through it and wake up ready to go. Lunch and all boat transfers are included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Lake Titicaca's main islands without arranging separate transport, accommodation or guides — the overnight buses handle the travel time, and the full day on the water means you're not skipping between stops. You'll need to be comfortable sleeping on a bus, but that's what makes a two-day trip from Cusco possible.
Cusco & Machu Picchu: 6-Day Peru Tour with Lake TiticacaYou arrive in Cusco and spend six days moving through Peru's three signature landscapes: the Sacred Valley ruins and markets, Machu Picchu with a local guide, and Lake Titicaca's floating and island communities. Hotels, trains, buses, entry fees, and airport transfers are included; you book once and the logistics are handled. The early start on Machu Picchu day (5:30am breakfast) is what lets you see the site with a guide and still have time in Aguas Calientes before the return train.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and Lake Titicaca in one trip without arranging trains, buses, hotels, or entry fees separately—the fixed itinerary and included logistics are what make all three regions fit into six days.
Trujillo: Sun & Moon Pyramids, Chan Chan & Huanchaco Day TripYou’ll walk through ancient pyramids near Trujillo before crowds arrive, touch centuries-old carvings, taste fresh ceviche by Huanchaco beach, and wander the vast ruins of Chan Chan with a local guide sharing stories that stick with you long after.
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train & BusYou get picked up at your hotel before dawn, travel by car and train through the Sacred Valley, spend two hours with a guide at Machu Picchu, then explore freely for as long as you want. Entry, transport, and a bottle of water are included. The whole loop—Cusco to the citadel and back—fits into one day, which is what makes it possible without staying overnight.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Cusco who want to see Machu Picchu in a single day without arranging transport or entry themselves. Expect a full day out—you'll be moving from before sunrise until evening—and that's what makes fitting the train, the site, and the return journey into one trip possible.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley High-Altitude HikeYou hike to two high-altitude mountain landscapes in the Andes above 5,000 meters, starting with an early pickup from Cusco and a pre-dawn drive. The tour includes breakfast, a guided hike to Rainbow Mountain's colored slopes, a quieter visit to Red Valley, lunch, and return transport by evening. Everything—tickets, meals, guide, and safety gear—is arranged, so you focus on the walk and the views.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or meals separately—the early start and fixed schedule are what fit both mountains into a single trip from Cusco.
Cusco Half-Day Tour: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo & QoricanchaYou’ll wander Cusco’s living history—from Sacsayhuaman’s massive stones to Qorikancha’s golden walls—with stories from your local guide. Feel ancient rituals at Qenqo, touch soft alpaca wool in Wallarcocha, and watch mountain water flow at Tambomachay. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s something you’ll remember long after you leave.Is it for me?Book this for your first day in Cusco when you want the main archaeological sites and the city center covered in one half-day without navigating on your own—the fixed route and included pickup mean you start exploring instead of planning.
Manu National Park: 4-Day Amazon Jungle Tour from CuscoYou leave Cusco before dawn and spend four days moving between the cloud forest, river, and Amazon lowland jungle, staying at a lodge and traveling by vehicle and boat. The tour includes all transport from Cusco, meals, night walks, a zip-line and rappel, wildlife spotting at the macaw clay lick, and time on Machuwasi Lagoon. You'll need moderate fitness — the hikes are 2-3 hours and the terrain is uneven — and should be comfortable with early starts and basic lodge accommodation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Amazon jungle and cloud forest in one trip without arranging transport, lodges, and guides separately — the four-day structure and fixed itinerary handle all the logistics. You'll need moderate fitness and comfort with early mornings and basic accommodation; the physical demands and elevation change make it unsuitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & 24/7 Meet & GreetYou’ll step off your flight in Lima to find your driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign—no confusion or searching. Enjoy a private ride in a clean, air-conditioned car straight to your hotel or address. Flight delays? They’re tracked automatically so your pickup is always ready. It’s simple, warm, and surprisingly calming after a long journey.
Paracas: ATV Tour with Playa Roja & Cathedral ViewpointsYou’ll feel the rush of riding an ATV through Paracas Reserve, stopping at dramatic viewpoints like Playa Roja’s red sands and the Cathedral cliffs. With a local guide leading each turn and safety gear included, expect salty wind on your face and unexpected quiet moments by the ocean — it’s less about speed than soaking up those wild landscapes.
Lima: Peruvian cooking class in Miraflores with lunchYou’ll chop, stir, and taste your way through four classic Peruvian dishes on this relaxed cooking class in Lima’s Miraflores district. With guidance from local chefs, you’ll learn ingredient secrets, sip a homemade fruit drink (and a Pisco Sour), and share laughs with fellow travelers over lunch you’ve cooked yourself — an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left Lima.
Peru: Machu Picchu, Nasca Lines & Culinary Tour 10 DaysYou’ll taste Lima’s seafood with locals, fly above ancient Nazca Lines, sip wine among desert vineyards, wander Cusco’s vibrant markets, meet Quechua artisans in Sacred Valley villages, and finally stand quietly among Machu Picchu’s misty stones—a journey full of sensory surprises and small human moments you’ll remember long after you leave Peru.
Puno to Cusco Day Trip: Route of the Sun Bus, Andean LunchYou’ll travel from Puno to Cusco along Peru’s Route of the Sun by comfortable bus—with local guides sharing stories at every stop. Expect ancient ruins at Raqchi, sweeping views at La Raya Pass, a hearty Andean buffet lunch in Marangani, and time inside that dazzling church at Andahuaylillas. It’s not just about seeing places—it’s about feeling them linger after you’ve left.
Paracas National Reserve: Scooter Rental & Self-Guided Beach TourYou rent a scooter with a full tank and a marked map, then ride independently through Paracas National Reserve, stopping at ten beaches and viewpoints whenever you choose. The rental includes a helmet, glasses, and emergency contact numbers. You need a valid driver's license and some riding experience to book.Is it for me?This rental suits independent travelers with a valid driver's license and some riding experience who want to explore Paracas at their own pace without paying for a guide or following a fixed schedule. It's not suitable for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or anyone with cardiovascular concerns.
