Things to do in Peru
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Cusco City Tour: Sacsayhuaman, Koricancha & Inca MuseumA private half-day city tour of Cusco with a bilingual guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Sacsayhuaman fortress, Koricancha temple, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Pucapucara and the Inca Museum. Hotel pickup is included, all admission fees are covered, and you skip the lines at each site. Departures run hourly from 7am to 2pm; you choose your start time when you book.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any site; the shared option works well if you're traveling solo or want to meet other visitors and split the cost. Either way, the fixed hourly departures and included transport mean you're not arranging pickups or figuring out how to move between six scattered Inca sites across the morning.
Lima: Fishermen's Market, Barranco & Historic Center Private TourYou start at a working fishermen's market in Chorrillos, climb to a coastal viewpoint, walk through Barranco's street art and grab artisan ice cream, pause at Love Park and the Huaca Pucllana pyramid, then move into Lima's historic center for lunch at Casa Tambo, a walk through the central market, and stops at the Church of Saint Francis and Plaza de Armas. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and your licensed local guide handles the timing and navigation so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how Lima actually works—markets, neighborhoods, street life—without spending hours in museums or waiting in entry lines. The private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace through five different districts in one day, and hotel pickup takes the logistics off your hands.
El Brujo Archaeological Site & Museum Trujillo: Moche Temples TourYou travel from Trujillo to the El Brujo complex to see three layered Moche temples and the recently excavated mummy of the Lady of Cao in the on-site museum. The private format means you control the pace, and all entry fees and air-conditioned transport are included. The half-day timing leaves your afternoon free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Lady of Cao and the Moche temples without arranging your own transport from Trujillo or timing multiple entry points—the private format and included vehicle mean you move through the site at your own pace instead of following a group schedule.
Lima Coastal Bike Tour: Miraflores and BarrancoA 2.5-hour guided bike tour of Lima's coastal districts, starting in Miraflores and moving into Barranco, with bicycle and helmet rental included. You ride through Kennedy Park and along the clifftop boardwalk overlooking the Pacific, stop at Love Park and Larcomar, then explore Barranco's street art, colonial architecture and the Bridge of Sighs. The guide speaks English and Spanish and leads the route from start to finish, returning by 1:30 p.m.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady bike pace with regular stops, so it suits travelers who want to cover both districts and see the landmarks without a full day of walking or sitting on a bus.
Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour: Arequipa to Puno with Condor ViewYou’ll travel from Arequipa to Puno in just two days—soaking in hot springs near Chivay, spotting condors over Colca Canyon at sunrise, and meeting locals in Andean villages along the way. This tour is perfect if you want real experiences—not just photo stops—and an easy transfer straight to Lake Titicaca.
Sacred Valley tour from Cusco: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, YucayA full-day guided tour from Cusco through the Sacred Valley visits Chinchero at 3,780 meters, the Living Museum of Yucay for textile and pottery demonstrations, and the Ollantaytambo fortress and archaeological site. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch and a professional guide in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese; the Cusco Tourist Ticket for Ollantaytambo entry is purchased separately.Is it for me?Hotel pickup from Cusco means you do not need a car or arrange your own transport to the Sacred Valley—the guide handles the route, timing and stops, so the day stays organized without you building it.
Puno: Aramu Muru portal tour with Inca Uyo & tombsYou’ll wander among ancient fertility stones at Inca Uyo, touch the weathered tombs of Molloco, and stand before the mysterious Aramu Muru portal outside Puno. With stories from your local guide and time to explore each site quietly, this day trip leaves you with moments — and questions — you’ll remember long after the journey ends.
Cusco to Humantay Lake: Guided Trek, Breakfast & LunchYou’ll start before dawn in Cusco with hotel pickup and a local guide leading your group up into the Andes for breakfast in Mollepata. Trekking from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake brings crisp air and mountain silence before time at the turquoise lagoon itself. Includes lunch with local flavors before returning tired but full of new memories.
Private Colca Canyon Day Tour from Arequipa: Walk to Condor CrossYou’ll travel from Arequipa to Colca Canyon with a local guide, sharing an Andean breakfast in Chivay before gazing into the canyon at Antahuilque. Join a Pachamama ritual at Cruz del Cóndor, soak in volcanic hot springs near Maca, and sample local dishes for lunch — all with stories and laughter along the way.
Lima: Larco Museum Lunch & Pisco Sour with PickupYou get hotel pickup, a driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to Café del Museo, a pisco sour cocktail, one hot drink, and a set lunch menu overlooking a pre-Columbian pyramid inside one of Peru's most important museums. No arranging transport, no waiting for a table, no deciding what to order — you arrive and eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want a proper Peruvian lunch in a museum setting without arranging your own transport or making a restaurant reservation — the pickup and fixed menu mean you show up and eat, which is exactly what works when you're navigating a new city alone.
Arequipa city tour with private guide and Yanahuara viewA private guided tour of Arequipa's historic center and the viewpoint neighborhood of Yanahuara, with optional airport transfer on the same day. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, drives you between stops, and adjusts the itinerary to your comfort — you set the starting time and can finish early if you need to. The tour covers Plaza de Armas, La Compañía Church, San Camilo Market, and the oldest streets of San Lázaro, plus a stop at Mundo Alpaca to see alpacas and vicuñas and watch traditional fiber techniques.Is it for me?The fixed itinerary is flexible — you set the start time and can skip stops or leave early without penalty, so the tour fits around your flight time or your energy level rather than the other way around.
Walking Tour Arequipa: Santa Catalina Monastery with GuideThis 3.5-hour walking tour of Arequipa includes hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and entry to Santa Catalina Monastery—the world's largest monastery at 20,000 square meters with four neighborhoods that replicate the city's colonial layout. The tour passes through the historic center, Plaza de Armas, La Compañía Church, and includes a stop at Mundo Alpaca Arequipa to see alpacas, llamas and textile exhibits. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable walking at 2,325 meters elevation; the steady pace covers colonial streets and the monastery over 3.5 hours with a guide who handles navigation and stops.
Paracas & Ballestas Islands tour: Private boat & wildlifeA private guided tour from Lima to Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands, with speedboat excursion, museum visit and hotel pickup included. You board a speedboat to observe sea lions, seabirds and Humboldt penguins in their natural habitat, pass the Candelabro Geoglyph etched into the desert around 2,000 B.C., explore the Julio C. Tello Site Museum's textiles and ceramics, and return through the reserve where golden desert meets the Pacific. The tour runs 12 hours and operates as a private vehicle with your own guide in English or Spanish; children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?The 12-hour commitment means you leave early and return late, but it also means the whole day stays intact — boat, museum, reserve and drive — without you piecing it together. Private transport and your own guide let you move at one pace instead of waiting for a group, which matters when you're watching wildlife and want to linger on what you see.
Lake Titicaca: Uros, Amantani & Taquile Islands Full DayYou spend twelve hours crossing Lake Titicaca by covered motorboat, hiking Amantani's Inca temple, learning about Taquile's UNESCO-recognized weaving tradition over a trout lunch, and walking through the five-hundred-year-old reed villages of Uros. Hotel pickup from Puno is included, along with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, all entrance fees, breakfast and lunch. You return to your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see the three most visited islands on Lake Titicaca in a single day without arranging boats, tickets and timing yourself—the fixed schedule and included guide handle the logistics, which is what makes three islands possible in twelve hours.
Cusco: Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Pools Day TripYou visit two distinct Inca sites in one morning: the concentric agricultural terraces of Moray, where the Inca tested crops at different elevations, and the 3,000-pool salt operation at Maras, still harvested by hand the same way it was centuries ago. Hotel pickup, a guide, and transport back to Cusco by early afternoon are included, so you only have to show up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand two different Inca innovations — agricultural engineering and salt extraction — without arranging your own transport or guide; the fixed schedule and pickup mean you only have to be ready at your hotel.
Miraflores and Huaca Pucllana private tour with dinnerThis private tour combines Lima's modern Miraflores district with the ancient Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, a pre-Inca complex dating to 200–700 AD. You'll walk through Parque Kennedy and the Miraflores Malecón with an expert guide, explore the site's adobe structures and museum, and finish with dinner at the on-site restaurant overlooking the illuminated ruins. Private transportation and a live guide in English or Spanish are included.Is it for me?Four hours is long enough to move through both Miraflores and the archaeological site without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your day open—ideal if you want to see two sides of Lima (modern and ancient) without committing a full day to one neighborhood.
Lima: Huaca Pucllana & Larco Museum Private TourYou'll see a pre-Inca pyramid in the middle of Lima, walk through its on-site museum, then spend time in the Larco Museum's collection of 45,000 pre-Columbian pieces—ceramics, textiles, gold and more. A private guide explains the history and context; your hotel pickup and both entry tickets are included. The whole day is arranged, so you show up and the rest is handled.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Lima's archaeology and art in one day without arranging transport or tickets—the private guide and included entries mean you move at your own pace and skip the logistics.
Lima: Colonial Walking Tour & Larco Museum with CatacombsYou walk Lima's colonial streets, descend into the San Francisco Catacombs to see where thousands were buried, then spend the afternoon at the Larco Museum exploring 45,000 pre-Columbian artifacts in a mansion built atop a seventh-century pyramid. Hotel pickup, private guide, and lunch at the museum cafe are included, and the whole day fits into six hours without feeling compressed.Is it for me?Book this if you want Lima's essential history — colonial architecture, pre-Columbian artifacts, and the city's UNESCO sites — without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. Six hours is enough to see the main pieces without the usual gaps between sites.
Walking City Tour Arequipa: Santa Catalina Monastery & MarketA guided walking tour of Arequipa begins at San Camilo Market and moves through the city center to the Plaza de Armas, the Church and Cloister of La Compañía de Jesús, and the Santa Catalina Monastery. The guide provides entry to both the Saint Ignacio Cupola and the monastery itself, and walks with you through each stop over three hours. Suitable for all fitness levels; live guide in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The three-hour walk moves at a steady pace through the city center and involves climbing into colonial buildings and navigating the monastery's courtyards and passages—choose this tour if you're comfortable with sustained walking and want a guide to unlock the history and art at each stop rather than exploring on your own.
Lima Districts Walking Tour: Miraflores, Barranco, San IsidroA three-hour walking tour of Lima's Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro districts with a live guide, hotel pickup and vehicle support. You'll walk among 300-year-old olive trees in El Olivar Park, stand at the pre-Inca Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, explore Love Park's sea-facing sculptures and gardens, and wander Barranco's art-filled streets to the iconic Bridge of Sighs. The guide speaks English or Spanish; the vehicle waits between stops so you don't navigate the city on foot.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Lima for the first time or have a free morning and want to see the city's distinct character without arranging transport yourself. The three-hour window and included pickup mean you can fit it around the rest of your itinerary, and the guide handles the navigation so you focus on the neighborhoods themselves.
