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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Lima: City tour with guide & ChocoMuseo visitStep into Lima’s layered history as you wander cathedrals, taste fresh chocolate at ChocoMuseo, and watch waves crash below Love Park’s mosaics. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), plus private transport between neighborhoods, you’ll catch details and flavors most visitors miss — moments that linger long after you leave Peru.
Cusco: Sacred Valley Day Trip & Ollantaytambo Ruins Private TourYou get hotel pickup, a private vehicle with an air-conditioned interior, guided tours at Pisac and Ollantaytambo ruins, an Andean buffet lunch, and a stop in Chinchero for textiles. The driver handles all the navigation and timing between sites, so you don't arrange transport or figure out which ruins to prioritize. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Sacred Valley ruins without arranging separate transport, hiring a guide, or timing the stops yourself — the private setup means you move at your own pace between sites and don't wait for other groups.
Lima cultural tour: Historic center and Huaca PucllanaA guided cultural and historical tour of Lima departing from the Port of Callao, visiting the Church and Convent of San Francisco, Plaza de Armas, Huaca Pucllana, and the historic center's main streets. Your local guide meets you at the port, provides transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and narrates the city's history from the Spanish viceroyalty through its pre-Inca foundations. The five-hour tour includes entry to Huaca Pucllana and the San Francisco museum and catacombs, plus water.Is it for me?Book this tour if your ship docks at Callao and you have a five-hour window—the guide coordinates pickup and return timing with the port, so you don't arrange transport separately or worry about missing your departure. The fixed itinerary and included entries mean the day is planned; you show up at the port and the history unfolds.
Pachacamac Archaeological Site Tour from Lima: Museum & TemplesThis 4-hour tour from Lima visits the Pachacamac archaeological complex—a major Pre-Hispanic ceremonial center on Peru's Pacific Coast—with museum entry, guided commentary on the Lima, Ychma, Wari and Inca cultures that built it, and stops in the coastal districts of Chorrillos and Barranco. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and snacks on board.Is it for me?Choose the language your guide speaks at checkout—English, Spanish or Portuguese—so the commentary on Pachacamac's four cultures and Barranco's colonial history lands clearly as you walk. The fixed 4-hour schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange logistics yourself; the guide's presence at each temple explains what you're standing in front of instead of you reading plaques alone.
Lima: Historic Center & San Francisco Catacombs Walking TourYou walk through three major plazas in Lima's Historic Center—San Martín Square, the Plaza de Armas, and their surrounding colonial landmarks—then descend into the San Francisco Convent's catacombs to see the burial chambers and learn about Peru's colonial era. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a knowledgeable guide are included; the whole experience takes four to five hours in a small group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Center without arranging your own transport or buying separate museum tickets—the guide and small-group format mean you'll understand what you're looking at instead of just walking past it.
Lima: Miraflores, Barranco & San Francisco Catacombs TourYou visit six distinct Lima neighborhoods in a single day: start at Love Park and the pre-Inca Huaca Pucllana pyramid in Miraflores, move through the bohemian murals and Bridge of Sighs in Barranco, rest in San Isidro's Olive Grove, then explore the colonial plazas and underground catacombs of the historic center. Hotel pickup, all entry tickets, and a guide are included; you arrange your own lunch during the 90-minute Barranco break.Is it for me?This works well if you have one full day in Lima and want to see the main neighborhoods and landmarks without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself — the fixed route covers art, archaeology, nature, and colonial history in one loop.
Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day from PunoYou travel by boat from Puno across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where you learn how the Uro-Aymara people build and maintain their homes from totora reeds, pick up a few words of Aymara to greet locals, and have free time to walk the islands and browse handmade goods. Hotel pickup and island entry are included; the boat ride takes 25 minutes each way, and the whole tour runs about half a day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how the Uros people actually live on Lake Titicaca without spending a full day traveling — the half-day format gets you there and back to Puno by early afternoon, and the included pickup means you skip arranging transport yourself.
Paracas National Reserve Tour: Desert and Sea in 3.5 HoursThe Paracas National Reserve Tour is a guided tour of Peru's south coast reserve where you visit viewpoints, rock formations and beaches in a single morning. The tour includes pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, entry to the reserve and a stop at the interpretation center to learn about the area's wildlife. Minimum age is 18; the tour runs 3.5 hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group, so you move at one pace and stop where the itinerary takes you. It works well if you want to see the reserve's main sights without renting a car or navigating on your own—the guide handles the route, and pickup means you don't need to arrange transport to the reserve entrance.
Ollantaytambo to Cusco: Private Transfer & Airport Drop-offYou're picked up from your Ollantaytambo location at a time that works for your train or schedule, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, and arrive at your Cusco hotel or airport without navigating shared transport or arranging multiple rides. The driver coordinates around your actual arrival time, so delays don't derail your plans.Is it for me?Book this if you're returning from Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley and want to skip shared minibus queues and arrange transport in one step—the fixed pickup location and private vehicle mean no negotiating with drivers at the curb or waiting for a minibus to fill up.
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Driver & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at the airport with your name on a sign, tracked flight updates, and a fixed price agreed before arrival. The driver speaks Spanish; English support is by phone. The 45-minute transfer includes an air-conditioned vehicle, luggage space, and free use of the driver's phone. You arrive at your Lima hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at a fixed price agreed before you land — the flight tracking and English phone support mean someone is already expecting you, which takes the friction out of landing in Lima.
Pachacamac Archaeological Tour: Lima Private Guide BarrancoA private tour of Pachacamac, one of Peru's major Pre-Hispanic ceremonial centers on the Pacific Coast, with a certified archaeologist guide, museum entry and hotel pickup in Lima. You visit the adobe temples—including the Temple of the Sun, Adobito's Temple and Taurichumbi Palace—then drive south through coastal wetlands to Barranco district, where you walk the Bridge of Sighs and see the 19th-century church and lookout point over the Pacific. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and includes transport by private vehicle, entrance tickets and a free souvenir; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Group tours to Pachacamac move at a fixed pace and bundle strangers together; this private version lets you linger at the temples your guide finds most interesting, ask questions without holding up others, and skip the sites that don't draw you. The certified archaeologist background means the history goes deeper than a standard guide, and the private vehicle means you control when you leave each stop and which route you take through Barranco.
Cusco Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Round-Trip PickupYou get picked up at Cusco Airport with flight tracking and a 10-minute buffer, driven to your hotel in a private car, and returned to the airport when you leave. The journey takes 10–30 minutes depending on your hotel's location. No shared rides, no negotiation, no waiting around.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving tired, traveling with luggage, or landing at an odd hour and want to skip the taxi negotiation at altitude. The fixed price and flight tracking mean you can rest instead of plan.
ATV Riding in Huacachina from Lima: Dune Buggy & SandboardingA full-day trip from Lima to Huacachina combines a dune buggy and sandboarding tour across Peru's largest sand dunes with a stop at La Caravedo, America's oldest vineyard, for lunch and Pisco tasting. Hotel pickup in Lima is included, as is a certified English-speaking guide, a sunset picnic in the desert, and all safety equipment—helmets for both the buggy and sandboarding. The tour runs 17 hours door-to-door on a luxury coach with reclining seats and onboard facilities.Is it for me?Choose the shared buggy if you're comfortable riding with other travelers; pick the private vehicle option if you want your own guide and don't want to share the ride.
Lima Bike Tour Barranco & Miraflores with Local GuideRide through Lima’s Barranco and Miraflores neighborhoods with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. You’ll see pre-Inca ruins at Huaca Pucllana, catch ocean breezes along El Malecón, pause for photos at El Puente de los Suspiros, and discover street art where locals actually hang out — moments you’ll remember long after your legs stop aching.
Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain: 4-Day Sacred Valley Trek from CuscoYou’ll walk ancient Inca paths in Sacred Valley villages, stand above Machu Picchu as clouds roll past stone walls, and hike up Rainbow Mountain’s wild colors—all with local guides who know every shortcut and story along the way.
Paracas & Huacachina Day Tour: Ballestas Islands, Dune BuggiesYou’ll see wild sea lions and penguins up close, taste Ica’s best dishes and pisco, then race across Huacachina’s dunes by buggy. It’s a full day packed with real Peruvian flavors, local stories, and pure adrenaline. If you want a day that feels like three adventures in one, this is it.
Puno: Uros & Taquile Island Day Trip by BoatYou board a comfortable motor boat in Puno and spend a full day crossing Lake Titicaca to two islands: first the Uros floating communities, where you walk on reed islands and meet families who've lived there for generations, then Taquile, where a 30-to-40-minute uphill walk rewards you with panoramic views and a chance to see UNESCO-recognized weaving traditions in action. Lunch with fresh trout or quinoa omelet and Coca tea is included, along with your guide, all transfers, and entry fees—you return to Puno by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Titicaca's two most visited islands in one day without arranging separate boats, guides, or meals—the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you only need to show up at your hotel.
Magic Water Circuit & Barranco tour Lima: Fountain light showA guided evening tour of Lima combining a walking tour through Barranco's bohemian streets and murals with entry to the Magic Water Circuit, the world's largest fountain complex, where illuminated fountains perform a synchronized laser and music show. Pickup from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center is included; the tour runs three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both the Magic Water Circuit's illuminated fountains and Barranco's bohemian streets in one evening, with a guide who connects the two stops as a coherent experience rather than separate destinations.
Moray Ruins & Maras Salt Mines Tour: Half-Day Sacred ValleyThis half-day tour from Cusco visits two distinct Sacred Valley sites: the circular terraces of Moray, an Incan agricultural experiment center, and the salt pools of Maras, where families have harvested salt for centuries using inherited wells. The tour includes private transportation, a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French, and a stop in Chinchero to watch a local family demonstrate Andean textile weaving. Children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see two distinct archaeological sites in one morning without arranging your own transport or timing between stops—the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, so you move at a steady pace through the Sacred Valley and still have the afternoon free.
Machu Picchu: Circuit 2 Ticket & Bus from Aguas CalientesYou get round-trip bus transport from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance, plus one Circuit 2 entrance ticket that lets you explore the Inca ruins on your own schedule without waiting in line. The combo removes the hassle of buying tickets separately and figuring out transport on the day, leaving you free to spend as much time as you want walking the terraces and temples. Book in advance to secure your entry date.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Machu Picchu without the stress of buying tickets on arrival or figuring out transport separately—booking ahead means you skip the entrance lines and know exactly how you're getting up the mountain and back down.
