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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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & QorikanchaYou’ll follow a local guide through Cusco’s history—touching Inca walls at Qorikancha, marveling at Sacsayhuaman’s giant stones, wandering Q’enqo’s ceremonial tunnels, and pausing by flowing water at Tambomachay. Every stop brings stories and small surprises you’ll carry home long after.
Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco: Pisac, Urubamba & OllantaytamboThe Sacred Valley tour from Cusco is a full-day guided trip through four archaeological sites—Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero—with hotel pickup, professional transport, and a buffet lunch included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Entrance tickets to the sites are an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see multiple Inca sites and villages in one day without renting a car or planning connections—the guide, transport and lunch are arranged, so you step off the minibus at each stop ready to explore.
Nazca Lines Flight: 30-Min Aerial Tour & 17 GeoglyphsYou're picked up from your Nazca hotel, flown over the Nazca Lines in a small aircraft with panoramic windows, see all 17 main geoglyphs from the air in 30 minutes, and return to your hotel. No separate transport or entry arrangements needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Nazca Lines from the air without arranging your own transport or timing — the pickup and flight schedule are set, so you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled.
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu: Vistadome Train, Pisac Market, 4-Star StayYou’ll wander Pisac’s lively market, climb ancient terraces at Ollantaytambo, ride Peru’s Vistadome train along wild rivers and spend a night in Aguas Calientes before exploring Machu Picchu with a local guide. Expect small surprises—a wink from a vendor or mist rolling over stone—and moments you’ll carry home long after you leave.
Chaqchao Chocolate Making Workshop: Bean-to-bar in ArequipaYou roast cacao beans, grind them by hand using a traditional stone mortar, brew the ancient Aztec chocolate drink, taste five different chocolates to spot the difference between commercial and artisan, and make your own chocolate bar with Andean grains to take home. The 2.5-hour class runs at 11am or 2:45pm and includes all equipment and ingredients; you just need to confirm your preferred time when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand where chocolate actually comes from and leave with something you made yourself — the hands-on roasting and grinding is what makes the tasting part make sense, and the 2.5-hour length is what fits all of it into one morning or afternoon without rushing.
Lima: City Tour, Magic Water Circuit & Local Dinner with PickupYou’ll walk Lima’s historic heart with a local guide, wander past colonial facades and lively markets, explore ancient catacombs beneath Saint Francis Church, catch the Magic Water Circuit laser show as night falls, then share dinner at a neighborhood restaurant—ending your day feeling more connected to Lima than you expected.
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco: 40-minute hikeYou start before dawn from your Cusco hotel, drive into the highlands, eat breakfast at a local restaurant, then hike forty minutes to three colorful rainbow mountains and a Stone Forest viewpoint. Your bilingual guide handles the pace and the stories; transport, meals, and a walking stick are included. You're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the colorful rainbow mountains without a long, intense hike or the crowds at Vinicunca. The forty-minute trail and early start mean you're back in Cusco by mid-afternoon, which works for travelers of mixed fitness levels and families with children.
Lima: Surf Lessons on the Pacific Coast with All GearYou’ll paddle out past Lima’s cliffs for a 90-minute surf lesson with certified instructors who know these waves inside out. Expect quick theory on shore, then most of your time riding (or wiping out) in chilly Pacific waters—with all gear provided and plenty of laughs along the way.
Cusco Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Timely Drop-OffYou’ll get picked up right at your Cusco hotel by a local driver who knows every shortcut and side street. The transfer is calm and unhurried, giving you time to breathe before your flight out of Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport. With flexible timing and easy booking, you can focus on your goodbye instead of logistics.
Puno: Lake Titicaca & Uros Floating Islands 3h Boat TourYou get picked up from your hotel, ride three hours across Lake Titicaca on a covered motorboat with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visit two Uros islands to see how families build and live on floating reed structures, climb an observation tower for views of the archipelago, and return to Puno by early evening. Entry tickets and the boat are included; meals and the optional reed boat ride cost extra.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Uros islands without arranging your own transport or tickets — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled. The three departure times let you choose between a sunny morning, midday warmth, or a sunset crossing, depending on what suits your day.
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Dune Buggy & SandboardingYou're picked up from your Lima hotel before dawn and driven to Paracas National Reserve, where you spend two hours exploring dramatic desert-ocean cliffs in a mini buggy. After a break and meal, you head to Huacachina oasis for a two-hour dune buggy ride and sandboarding session, finishing with a sunset picnic over the dunes. The return journey to Lima takes the evening, with drop-offs in Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro around 11:30 p.m. The full day runs 17 hours or more, includes all transport, guide, and equipment, and caps at 28 travelers per departure.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day desert and ocean adventure from Lima without arranging separate transport, park entry, or timing—the fixed schedule and included guide handle all of it, leaving you to focus on the dunes and the sunset.
Lima: Ceviche & Pisco Sour Cooking Class with ChefYou'll spend two to three hours in a Lima kitchen learning to make ceviche and Pisco Sour from a professional chef in a small group. All ingredients are provided, and you taste both dishes as you cook them. The class is hands-on, not a demonstration, so you leave knowing how to recreate these national dishes at home. Minimum age for the Pisco Sour is 18.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn two iconic Peruvian dishes hands-on rather than watch a demonstration, and you're comfortable spending a few hours in a kitchen actually cooking instead of sitting through theory.
Arequipa: Historic Center Walking Tour & Pisco TastingYou walk Arequipa's colonial center from the Plaza de Armas through baroque churches and a working market, learning the city's earthquake history and architectural details along the way. The tour ends with a guided pisco tasting and local dessert sampling. It's a half-day experience that covers the main historic sites without requiring separate tickets or transport arrangements.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Arequipa's colonial architecture and earthquake history without arranging separate guides, tickets, or transport between sites — the walking route connects everything, and the pisco tasting at the end gives you a reason to sit down and process what you've learned.
Magic Water Circuit Lima: Light Show with Hotel PickupThe Magic Water Circuit tour in Lima includes entrance to the park's 13 interactive fountains, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and roundtrip transport from your hotel, airport or cruise port. The fountains are illuminated nightly with a laser light show timed to classical and traditional Peruvian music. The tour runs 2.5 hours and suits all fitness levels; children can ride in a stroller and infants sit with an adult.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Lima's most famous evening attraction without arranging transport or entry yourself—the guide, the vehicle and the tickets are all handled, so you show up and the night unfolds.
Cusco Maras Salt Mines & Moray Terraces Half-Day TourYou visit two of the Sacred Valley's most distinctive sites in one morning: the working salt terraces at Maras and the circular agricultural ruins at Moray, with a stop in Chinchero village. Your guide explains the Inca engineering and the salt-harvesting methods still in use. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and a small group keep logistics simple and the experience unhurried. Book with a minimum of two people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of the Sacred Valley's most distinctive Inca sites without arranging transport, timing stops, or navigating the sites alone—the small group and included guide make the half-day format work because everything is coordinated around a fixed schedule.
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour with Photos & Hotel PickupYou’ll walk ancient terraces with a local guide who brings Machu Picchu’s stories to life—see legendary temples, take iconic photos from secret viewpoints, and learn little details you’d never find alone. With hotel pickup included and someone always ready to help (and laugh), you’ll feel both cared for and amazed by what you see.
Arequipa Food Tour: Market Tasting & Ancestral Cooking ClassYou’ll taste more than 14 flavors across Arequipa—from San Camilo Market fruits to hands-on ocopa making with locals. Learn about ancestral cooking methods, try dishes like alpaca and rocoto relleno, and end with queso helado while gazing at Misti volcano. Expect laughter, unexpected textures, and a real sense of place that lingers after you leave.
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-Greet ServiceYou get picked up at Jorge Chavez Airport with a sign bearing your name, luggage assistance, and a direct ride in a private air-conditioned car to your Lima hotel. The driver tracks your flight in real time, so there's no waiting around if you're delayed. On departure, the same service runs in reverse—hotel pickup, no surprises on price, door-to-door delivery. Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive calm.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Lima with luggage and want to skip the taxi line and price negotiation—the driver waits at arrivals with your name, the vehicle is ready, and the fare is fixed before you get in.
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes with TicketsYou’ll meet your guide in Aguas Calientes—either at your hotel or straight from the train—and skip ticket lines with everything pre-arranged. Walk through Machu Picchu’s temples and terraces at your own pace while hearing stories only locals know. Pause for photos at legendary viewpoints, maybe share a laugh over tricky Inca names, then ride back down as the day settles in around you.
Machu Picchu 2-Day Trek from Cusco: Inca Trail & SunriseYou get picked up from your Cusco hotel, train to the trailhead at km 104, walk 15 kilometers over two days through Inca ruins and mountain passes, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes with a hot shower, and reach Machu Picchu at dawn before the crowds arrive. Transport, meals, a professional guide, and entry are all included. Book 2–3 months in advance to secure tickets.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Machu Picchu without committing to a 4-day trek, and who can plan 2–3 months ahead to secure tickets. The moderate pace and guided structure mean you're not navigating logistics or timing yourself — the trade-off is an early start and a full day of walking, which is exactly what gets you to the site before the crowds.
