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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Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu: Biking, Rafting & ZiplineIf you want more than just a hike to Machu Picchu—think mountain biking down epic passes, soaking in jungle hot springs, trying local food, plus options like rafting or ziplining—this trek packs it all in with great guides and real local flavor.
Arequipa City Tour: Plaza de Armas & Santa Catalina MonasteryA guided city tour of Arequipa's historic center starting from your accommodation, with a bilingual guide leading stops at the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, Company of Jesus, Santa Catalina Monastery and the San Francisco complex. The tour runs roughly three hours on foot, departing at 08:00, 09:15, 11:00, 14:00 or 14:30. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; entrance fees to the sites are not.Is it for me?Choose this small-group tour if you prefer a guided walk through colonial plazas and churches with a bilingual guide leading the route, rather than navigating independently.
Machu Picchu day trip from Ollantaytambo: 5-6 hours in the citadelYou get picked up from your Cusco hotel, travel through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, take a 3.5-hour train to Aguas Calientes, then bus up to Machu Picchu for five to six hours with a professional guide and free time to explore. The return train departs at your chosen time, landing you back in Cusco the same evening. Everything — transport, entry, guide, and briefing — is included and confirmed before you go.Is it for me?This works well if you're based in Cusco and have one day for Machu Picchu without arranging separate train tickets, guides, or timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and the logistics are handled.
2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Private Tour from CuscoIf you want more than just photos of Machu Picchu—if you want real stories behind those stones and time to soak up local flavors—this two-day private tour is for you. You’ll get expert guides who know their stuff but also care about your experience, plus all logistics handled so you can just enjoy each moment.
Private Cusco City Tour: San Pedro Market & SacsayhuamanYou’ll taste local flavors at San Pedro Market, stroll through artists’ alleys in San Blas, step inside centuries-old cathedrals, and stand atop Inca ruins at Sacsayhuaman—all with stories from a local guide who brings Cusco to life.
Andean Baroque Route Private Tour from Cusco: Churches & ArtIf you want to see more than just ruins around Cusco, this private tour along the Andean Baroque Route gives you real insight into local history and art—with stories only locals know and plenty of time to explore each church up close.
6-Day Private Cusco & Machu Picchu Tour with Sacred ValleyYou’ll get hands-on history at Inca sites like Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu, taste Andean food in local towns, shop salt from Maras mines, and hike Rainbow Mountain—all with private guides who know every shortcut and story along the way.
Rafting Rio Chili Arequipa: Rapids II–IV, 3 hoursRafting on the Rio Chili in Arequipa is a half-day activity on rapids rated II–IV, starting with a 25-minute transfer from the city center to the launch point. You put on a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, listen to a safety briefing from the instructor, then paddle through the river as it runs between volcanic walls. The route stays inside the city but feels remote—pure air, adrenaline and views of the Chili Valley and Arequipa's white buildings from the water. Pickup from your hotel is included; departures run at 8am, 11am or 2pm.Is it for me?Book the morning or midday departure if you're staying in central Arequipa without a car—pickup from your hotel means you don't arrange the drive to the river, and you're back in the city by early afternoon with the rest of your day open.
Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery with GuideA half-day guided tour of Arequipa picks you up from your hotel and moves through four stops: Carmen Alto viewpoint overlooking the Chili river valley and the Misti and Chachani volcanoes; Yanahuara, a 19th-century district with its own viewpoint; the Company Church, a World Heritage Site begun in 1590; and Santa Catalina Monastery, a 16th-century convent built by ashlar stone. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and monastery admission is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided group tour with fixed stops at Carmen Alto and Yanahuara viewpoints plus the Company of Jesus basilica, rather than piecing together your own Arequipa itinerary.
Miraflores Food Tasting & Chocolate Workshop: Six Stops in LimaA food tasting activity in Miraflores, Lima where you visit six restaurants and market stalls, taste over 15 Peruvian dishes, and make chocolate at ChocoMuseo during a hands-on workshop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The experience runs three to four hours and welcomes children from age one.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Peruvian food while walking through Miraflores and making chocolate at the museum workshop, rather than sitting through a presentation or tasting from a single restaurant.
Miraflores Walking Tour & Lima Food Experience: Pisco tasting includedA six- to seven-hour guided walking and food tour of Lima that starts in Miraflores with Pacific Ocean views and the Malecón, then moves through the Central Market and Chinatown using public transport to taste seasonal fruits, ceviche, anticuchos, Chaufa rice, Siu Mai, churros and Pisco. The guide speaks English or Spanish and children are welcome from age six. Extra meals and drinks are available at checkout.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour led by a guide, so you follow the itinerary and pace rather than setting your own. It suits travelers who want to see both Miraflores and central Lima's food culture in one day without arranging transport or finding restaurants themselves—the guide handles the stops and the stories. If you prefer a private guide or want to linger longer at any one market stall, ask about customizing the experience at checkout.
Lomas de Lachay Day Trip from Lima: 3-Hour Mountain TrekA guided day trip from Lima to Lomas de Lachay reserve includes a 3-hour trek to the mountain summit, a picnic served at the top, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The reserve is a misty ecosystem covered in winter vegetation (June to October) with well-marked trails that lead through flora like Tara and Lucumo and fauna including vizcachas, foxes and hawks. Your guide shares facts about the landscape and the reserve's role as a refuge for adventure sports.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling solo or with one other person and want a full day centered on a 3-hour trek rather than a quick nature stop—the guide leads both the walk and transport from Lima.
Lima: Nazca Lines Flight & Huacachina Oasis Day TripYou're picked up from your Lima hotel before sunrise and driven south to Pisco, then flown over 13 Nazca geoglyphs in a six-seat Cessna with panoramic windows for 35 minutes. After landing, you rest at the Huacachina Oasis before returning to Lima by evening. The full day includes all transportation, guide, taxes, and a flight certificate — nothing else to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Nazca Lines without arranging the flight, transport, and timing yourself — the early start and full-day structure is what fits the 2,000-kilometer round trip into a single departure from Lima.
Lima evening tour with dinner and pisco tasting: Private guideA private evening tour of Lima takes you through the Historic Center's illuminated colonial architecture—the Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, Government Palace and convents—then to Tintaya winery for pisco tasting, dinner at Cordon Blue restaurant, traditional desserts at Alameda Chabuca Granda, and finally to Miraflores Viewpoint overlooking the Pacific and the Malecon. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, speaks English or Spanish, and the five-hour tour includes transportation, all admissions, dinner and desserts.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided evening through Lima's Historic Center and Miraflores with dinner and pisco tasting included, rather than piecing together restaurants and transport separately.
Paracas and Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Wildlife and DesertA full-day tour from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina combines a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands—where you watch Humboldt penguins, pelicans and sea lions in open water—with an afternoon dune buggy ride and sandboarding in the Huacachina Desert. The tour includes pickup from Miraflores hotels, a guide in English or Spanish, wine and pisco tasting, and lunch; the 15-to-16-hour day starts with a 4-hour drive south from Lima, with a breakfast stop en route.Is it for me?Book this 15-to-16-hour tour if you want to see both coastal wildlife and desert dunes in one day; the early start and long drive from Lima make both Paracas and Huacachina reachable without splitting into separate trips.
Arequipa City Tour: Santa Catalina Monastery & Plaza de ArmasThis guided city tour of Arequipa covers the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas cathedral, and the city's colonial architecture in three hours, with hotel pickup and entrance tickets included. The route moves on foot through the historic center, led by a professional guide in English or Spanish. Suitable for all fitness levels; minimum age 12.Is it for me?The three-hour pace on foot through the historic center works best if you want to move steadily through the main sites without a rushed schedule—the guide has time to explain the architecture and history at each stop, and you're not racing between monuments. If you prefer a slower, more leisurely exploration or a longer deep dive into fewer places, a private guide or a half-day option might suit you better.
Paracas, Ica & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas & SandboardingA day trip from Lima to Paracas, Ica and Huacachina combines a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands with buggy rides and sandboarding in the desert oasis. Pickup from Miraflores hotels starts before 5 a.m., and the guide speaks English or Spanish. Transport, entry fees, sandboarding gear and lunch are included; children from age 6 are welcome, though the trip is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.Is it for me?Choose this if you're ready for a full day combining boat, buggy, and sandboard across two landscapes—the early start and 14- to 16-hour pace work for travelers who want multiple activities in one outing rather than focusing on a single destination.
Mancora: Handline Fishing & Ceviche Cooking on BoardYou fish using traditional handline technique with a local fisherman off Peru's North Coast, learning ancestral methods while targeting grouper and seasonal species. On the boat, you prepare fresh ceviche from your catch with a local chef, handling the knife and seasoning yourself. Hotel pickup is included, departure is early morning (6–8am), and the whole experience takes a half day. Book if you want to fish and cook in one outing without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fish and cook in one outing without arranging your own transport or timing—the early departure and fixed schedule are what fit both activities into a half day.
Miraflores and Huaca Pucllana Tour from LimaThis guided tour of Lima covers Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site that served as a ceremonial center for the Lima culture between the 4th and 7th centuries AD, and the neighborhood of Miraflores. You'll explore adobe and stone structures at the ruins, then walk through Miraflores to Parque del Amor, where you stop at the sculpture El Beso and see the coastline. The tour runs three hours with a guide speaking English or Spanish, and an air-conditioned vehicle moves you between sites.Is it for me?The three-hour pace means you're walking and standing most of the time rather than sitting in a vehicle, so choose this tour if you want to move through the sites instead of viewing them from a distance. The tour covers both ancient ruins and a modern neighborhood, which works well if you want to see different layers of Lima in one outing rather than focusing on archaeology alone.
Uros Floating Islands tour from Puno: 3 hours on Lake TiticacaA 3-hour boat tour from Puno to the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca, where you meet Uros families and learn how they've built their homes and community on totora, an aquatic plant. The tour includes round-trip boat transport from the port, a bilingual guide, hotel pickup from the city center, and entry to the islands; you can also ride a traditional totora raft for an extra fee. Small groups mean you spend time with local families instead of moving through crowds.Is it for me?Small groups mean you spend time with Uros families and their crafts instead of moving through a crowd, and the 3-hour length fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day in Puno.
