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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3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from PunoA 3-hour boat tour of the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca departing from Puno, with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup and visits to two islands where you learn how the communities construct and maintain their homes from totora reeds. The tour runs three times daily (morning, noon and afternoon), and includes a covered boat with bathroom facilities; a traditional totora boat ride is available for an additional cost.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Uros islands and understand how they're built without arranging your own boat, guide and timing—the three daily departures and included pickup mean you show up and the logistics are handled.
Lima bike tour: Miraflores, Barranco & Larcomar with guideA guided bike tour through Lima's Miraflores and Barranco neighborhoods covers Kennedy Park, the Miraflores boardwalk, Larcomar, the Bridge of Sighs and Barranco's street art in three to four hours. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian, provides the bike and helmet, and shares stories about Peruvian culture, local history and the city's food scene. Riders need a high level of fitness and should not have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?The three to four hour ride is active and steady—you're covering neighborhoods on a bike, not walking or sitting in a vehicle—so it suits travelers who are comfortable pedaling for extended stretches and want to move through the city faster than a walking tour allows. The guide stops frequently to talk, so it's not a race, but the fitness requirement is real.
Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands: 3-Hour Boat Tour from PunoYou're picked up from your hotel in Puno, driven to the pier, and cruise 25 minutes across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands. A bilingual guide shows you how the reed islands are built and maintained, you walk the narrow paths between homes, and learn how the Uros people live on water. The boat returns you to Puno after three hours total.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Lake Titicaca's most famous islands without arranging transport, tickets, or a guide yourself — the three-hour window is tight enough to fit into a partial day, and hotel pickup means you start from your room instead of hunting for the dock.
Marcahuasi hike from Lima: 4x4 to remote Andean plateauA full-day guided hike to Marcahuasi plateau departing from Lima in a private 4x4 vehicle, with breakfast in Santa Eulalia, entrance tickets and an experienced guide who specializes in mountain terrain. The route climbs to 3,700 meters above sea level across remote Andean landscapes, passing through Chosica and the village gateway of San Pedro de Casta before reaching the plateau's ancient structures and surreal rock formations. Moderate to strong fitness is required; the tour runs 10 to 12 hours total.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to reach Marcahuasi without the standard crowded routes and long hikes that most day trips follow—the 4x4 access and small group size mean you'll spend more time on the plateau itself and less time on logistics. The early breakfast and experienced mountain guide make the altitude manageable for travelers with moderate fitness; if you're new to high-altitude hiking, the pacing and support make a real difference.
Machu Picchu: Group tour from Aguas Calientes with guideStart your day in Aguas Calientes’ misty main square before joining a small group for a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Ride up together by bus, explore ancient terraces and temples with a local guide sharing stories in Spanish and English, pause for photos or just silence among the ruins — these are moments you’ll carry home long after leaving Peru.
Lima: Pachacamac Pyramids, City Tour & Magic Water Show Day TripYou’ll wander ancient pyramids at Pachacamac with a local guide, taste real Peruvian food over lunch, explore Lima’s historic center and its mysterious catacombs, then end your day watching fountains light up at the Magic Water Circuit. It’s a full day that lets you feel both Lima’s history and its energy.
Lima: Mujica Gallo Gold Museum & Weapons Private TourYou get hotel pickup, private access to over 2,000 gold and silver artifacts from Peru's pre-Columbian cultures displayed across five rooms, a guided tour through textiles and mummies, and entry to the Weapons of the World collection. The private format means no crowds and a guide who can move at your pace and answer questions without rushing to the next group's timeline.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Peru's pre-Columbian treasures without navigating a crowded public museum — the private format and expert guide let you move at your own pace and ask questions about the artifacts and their cultural context.
Cusco Horseback Tour: Temple of the Moon & Chacan ViewsYou’ll ride gentle horses from Cusco into wild hills with a local guide, visit the mysterious Temple of the Moon, pause for snacks atop Chacan Mountain with sweeping city views, and return feeling both grounded and quietly awed by Inca history.
Nazca Lines Flyover: Small-Group Flight & Hotel PickupYou're picked up at your hotel and driven to the airport with a certified guide handling all check-in. A small-group flight takes you over the Nazca Lines geoglyphs—the hummingbird, monkey, spider, and geometric trapezoids—with time to circle and photograph each figure. The guide explains the theories and history before takeoff. After landing, you're driven back to your hotel. Total time is roughly three to four hours door-to-door.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Nazca Lines without arranging your own transport, airport logistics, or flight booking—the guide and driver handle everything so you show up at your hotel and end the day back there, with the geoglyphs already seen.
Cusco Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Round TripYou get a named driver waiting at arrivals with a sign, a private car to your Cusco hotel (about 15 minutes), and a return pickup timed 2.5 hours before your flight. No negotiating fares, no shared shuttles, no early-morning scramble to find transport — just a confirmed pickup time and a driver who knows where you're going.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the airport and have a confirmed pickup for your departure — the fixed timing and private car take the logistics off your hands so you can focus on your trip.
Drive a MiniBuggy through Paracas National ReserveDrive a minibuggy yourself through Paracas National Reserve on Peru's south coast, stopping at Playa Yumaque, Playa Roja, and the Istmo viewpoint over 2 hours with an official guide. The reserve entrance fee (11 soles for adults, 8 for children) is paid at the checkpoint; helmets and safety instruction are provided before you start.Is it for me?You drive the minibuggy yourself, which means you control the pace and can stop for photos whenever the landscape demands it—suited to travelers who want hands-on control rather than watching from a passenger seat. The 2-hour window fits a half-day plan without eating a full afternoon.
Ballestas Islands tour: Penguins & sea lions from ParacasA 2-hour boat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you observe Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and occasionally dolphins in their natural habitat. The route includes a stop at El Candelabro, an enigmatic geoglyph on the Paracas Peninsula, before heading to the islands. A live guide in English or Spanish narrates both stops, and lifejackets are provided. Entrance fees to the islands and the geoglyph are paid separately at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both the Candelabro geoglyph and the Ballestas Islands wildlife in a single morning or afternoon outing, rather than booking them separately.
Puno: Uros Floating Islands Boat Tour & Lake TiticacaYou board a covered motorboat from Puno and cross Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where you walk on reed-built ground, meet local families, and learn how these islands have been constructed and maintained for centuries. A viewing tower on the second island gives you panoramic views of the lake. Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide are included; the boat ride takes roughly four hours round-trip.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Uros without arranging your own transport or negotiating entry with island families — the guide handles introductions and timing, and hotel pickup means you start the morning without logistics.
Lima: MALI Museum Private Curator Tour & ChampagneYou get a private guided tour through Lima's art museum led by a curator who explains Peruvian art across three millennia, access to the conservation department and the exclusive Salon Prado (both closed to the public), and a glass of champagne to finish. Entry and all temporary exhibitions are included, and the small group size means the guide actually talks with you instead of past you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Lima's art collection beyond what a placard can tell you, and you'd rather spend an afternoon in a quiet room with someone who knows the work than moving through crowds on your own.
Yoga Classes in Miraflores Lima: Ashtanga & Vinyasa FlowYou spend 60 minutes moving through connected breath and posture work designed to swap worry for intention. The class includes a mat, works for any fitness level, and the studio is wheelchair accessible with nearby public transit. You leave with the kind of calm that actually carries into the rest of your day.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Miraflores and want to reset your nervous system without arranging your own practice space or equipment — the studio handles the setup so you can walk in and focus on the hour itself.
Cusco & Machu Picchu: 2-Day Sacred Valley Tour with OvernightYou visit four major Inca sites across two days without arranging tickets, transport, or accommodation yourself. Day one covers the Sacred Valley's archaeological complexes and ends with an evening train ride to Machu Picchu town. Day two begins before dawn with a guided sunrise tour of Machu Picchu, then free time to explore the site and town before returning to Cusco by train. Book three months ahead for peak season travel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu at sunrise without the one-day scramble from Cusco, and don't want to arrange tickets, trains, or overnight lodging yourself — the overnight stay in town is what makes the early access and afternoon free time possible.
Cusco City Tour: Inca Ruins, Cathedral & Coricancha VisitYou’ll walk ancient Inca paths, see where gold once covered temple walls, and stand among stones that have watched centuries pass by. This tour brings you face-to-face with Cusco’s living history—guided by locals who know every hidden corner.
Paracas National Reserve Private Tour from ParacasA private guided tour of Paracas National Reserve departing from Paracas or Pisco with hotel pickup and drop-off, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, and stops at the interpretation center, the Cathedral rock formation site, and the coastal village of Lagunillas. The reserve protects 216 bird species, 16 mammals, 10 reptiles and 193 fish across 3,350 square kilometres of desert, ocean and islands. Minimum two people per booking; the tour runs 2.5 hours.Is it for me?If you're staying in Paracas or Pisco without a rental car, the private pickup means you don't coordinate transport separately—the driver collects you from your hotel and returns you there, so the morning stays simple even if you're new to the area.
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket & Circuit 2 AccessYou receive your Machu Picchu entrance ticket by WhatsApp or email before arrival, with a timed entry slot assigned based on availability. The Circuit 2 ticket gives you access to the main archaeological zone and its classic route, with no guide or group attached — you explore at your own pace. Entry time is fixed, so if your preferred hour is booked, an alternative available slot will be provided instead.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers who want to explore Machu Picchu at their own pace without a guide or group — the timed entry slot is what keeps the site from overcrowding, which is what makes self-guided exploration possible.
Ballestas Islands and Huacachina dune buggy from LimaA full-day tour from Lima combining a boat ride around Ballestas Islands in Paracas National Reserve, lunch and wine tasting at a local winery, and dune buggy rides over the Huacachina oasis. The guide speaks English or Spanish, pickup from central Lima is included, and the day runs about 14 to 15 hours start to finish.Is it for me?The day is long and the pace moves fast—you're on the road or in motion for most of it, with the dune buggy rides as the most physically demanding stretch. This suits someone who wants to pack multiple landscapes and activities into a single departure from Lima and doesn't mind an early start and a late return.
