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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Private Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco: 7 Colors Trek & GuideYou’ll hike through wild Andean valleys, spot herds of alpacas, and stand at the top of Rainbow Mountain’s colorful ridge. This private tour handles all the details—local guide, comfy transport, and lunch—so you can just focus on the adventure.
Arequipa Private City Tour: Santa Catalina Monastery & YanahuaraA private half-day tour of Arequipa with a bilingual guide, starting at the Main Square and moving through the Cathedral, Santa Catalina Monastery (a 1579 religious citadel still in use), and the baroque Church of the Compañía before climbing to the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for panoramic views of the countryside. Hotel pickup and monastery admission are included; the tour runs three hours and suits families with children from age 5 onward.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the pace and stops are yours alone rather than shared with other travelers—useful if you want to linger at the monastery or ask questions without keeping a group waiting. The bilingual guide speaks both Spanish and English, which matters if you're more comfortable in one language or want to move between them as the day unfolds.
Cusco tour: Sacsayhuaman, Cathedral & Coricancha with guideA guided tour of five major Cusco landmarks—the Inca fortress Sacsayhuaman, the artisan neighborhood San Blas, Cusco Cathedral, La Merced Church and Coricancha (the Temple of the Sun)—with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup and admission to three sites. The tour runs roughly four hours and covers the city's layered history from Inca construction through Spanish colonial architecture.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since the guide leads you through crowded sites and explains the layered history—Inca, Spanish colonial, and the fusion visible in the art itself. If you're traveling solo or with one other person, you'll move with a group of other visitors, which keeps the pace steady and the stops organized.
Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Moray, Maras, OllantaytamboA 2-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley from Cusco covers Pisac's archaeological site and colonial town, the Inkariy Museum, Moray's Inca terraces, the salt mines of Maras, and Ollantaytambo's streets and temple ruins. Private transport, hotel pickup, all entry fees and lunch both days are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese. Children from age 12 are welcome. Overnight accommodation in the Sacred Valley is not included but can be arranged separately.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the major Sacred Valley sites covered in two days with a guide handling the route, timing and entries — the private transport and fixed schedule mean you move between sites without arranging anything yourself, and the two-day structure gives you time to walk and explore each stop instead of rushing through.
Cusco: Qorikancha, Cathedral & San Blas with Private GuideYou visit three of Cusco's most layered sites—the Temple of the Sun with its Spanish convent built on top, the Cathedral with its 400 colonial paintings and precious metalwork, and the bohemian San Blas neighborhood with its artisan workshops and steep cobbled streets. Your bilingual guide handles the history and logistics; entry fees and hotel pickup are included.Is it for me?Best for travelers staying in Cusco who want to see the city's colonial and Inca layers without arranging their own transport or entry tickets—the guide handles the history and logistics, and the fixed pickup means you don't have to navigate to the first stop.
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero & Yucay MuseumYou visit Chinchero's colonial church built on Inca foundations, watch textile and ceramic artisans at the Living Museum of Yucay working in ancient techniques, eat lunch in the Sacred Valley, and explore Ollantaytambo's terraced fortress—all with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and entry to Chinchero Church included. The only thing you arrange separately is your Cusco Tourist Ticket for Ollantaytambo.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in the Sacred Valley and want to see the main Inca and colonial sites without arranging separate transport, guides, or timing—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds from there.
Peru 7-Day Tour: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu with FlightsYou get airport pickup in Lima, seven nights in hotels, round-trip flights to Cusco, and a professional guide for the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu days. The itinerary moves you through Paracas wildlife, pisco country, Cusco's temple ruins, and the Inca sites of the Sacred Valley before the train ride to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the citadel itself. Lunch is included on some days; others you choose your own restaurant. The pace is steady but not rushed—most days have a few hours of walking or exploring, with transport between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu and the major Inca sites without arranging flights, hotels, guides, or train tickets separately—the seven days handle all of that, and the fixed itinerary means you know exactly when you'll be where and what you'll see.
Gastronomy Bike Tour Miraflores: Taste Peruvian street food stopsA half-day gastronomy bike tour through Miraflores takes you to five food stops on a guided route, tasting traditional Peruvian dishes from street vendors and markets. The tour includes a bike, helmet, pads and a live guide in English or Spanish; it begins and ends in Miraflores Center. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Miraflores and want to taste real Peruvian street food without hunting for each spot yourself — the guide handles the route and the stops, so you focus on eating. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the stops feel less rushed than a solo hunt would.
Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina: 4-hour Guided WalkA half-day guided tour of Arequipa's historic center and Santa Catalina Monastery, a 1579 medieval convent still inhabited by nuns, includes entry fees, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and round-trip hotel pickup. The tour visits the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, La Compañía Church with its baroque murals, and three districts with views of Misti Volcano; the order of stops may vary.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you're joining other travelers, or book the private option if your group prefers to explore Arequipa's colonial center and Santa Catalina Monastery on your own schedule.
Huaca Pucllana & Chino Park tour Lima: 3 hours, expert guideA half-day guided tour of Lima visiting Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Inca temple built 1,500 years ago, and Chino Park, a cultural space honoring Peru's Chinese heritage; includes entry, transport and hotel pickup. The guide speaks English or Spanish and walks you through pottery, mud-brick construction and the 7-level truncated pyramid at Huaca Pucllana, then moves to the park's gardens and granite guardian lions before stopping at the Miraflores Malecón cliffside boardwalk overlooking the Pacific.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Lima without a car or prefer not to navigate the city yourself — pickup at your hotel means the morning starts ready to go, and the guide handles the route between two neighborhoods most visitors never reach.
Lima Bike Tour: Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores & MarketThis 3-hour bike tour of Lima combines urban neighborhoods, cultural landmarks and coastal scenery on two wheels. You'll pedal to Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid in Miraflores; ride through the district's parks and along its seafront boardwalk; stop at Surquillo market to sample exotic fruits; and finish with coffee overlooking the Pacific. A bilingual guide leads the route, and the bike, helmet, admission to Huaca Pucllana, water, juice and snacks are all included. The tour does not operate on Tuesdays, when you'd visit Huaca Huallamarca instead.Is it for me?The tour runs at a leisurely pace on city streets and parks, so it suits riders who want to move through Lima without athletic intensity. If you prefer to stay off a bike or need mobility assistance, this isn't the right fit—the tour is not recommended for people with mobility impairments, and the 3-hour ride is the core of the experience.
Lima Cooking & Cocktail Class: Barranco, Miraflores & LunchA half-day class in Lima combines a guided walk through Barranco and Miraflores with hands-on instruction in cocktail and cooking at a seaside restaurant. You prepare pisco sour—Peru's national drink—and a traditional Peruvian dish, then sit down to eat both with an appetizer, dessert and drink included, overlooking the Pacific. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; a bilingual guide leads in Spanish and English.Is it for me?You participate in both the cocktail and cooking classes yourself—this is hands-on instruction, not a demonstration—which suits anyone who wants to learn by doing rather than watching. The shared format and fixed schedule mean the boardwalk tour, both classes and lunch fit into one afternoon without you arranging any of it.
Cusco: Inka Museum Private Tour & Skip-the-Line EntryYou skip the entry line and walk straight into the Inka Museum with a licensed guide who speaks your language and knows the stories behind the royal mummies, textiles, and ceremonial vessels. The tour covers the museum's highlights and spills into Cusco's streets to show you how Inka stonework still holds the city together. Two hours, small group, admission included, and you leave knowing something real about how the empire worked and fell.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Inka Museum without fighting crowds or following a generic script — the private guide and skip-the-line entry mean you spend your two hours actually learning instead of waiting or keeping pace with a large group.
Arequipa walking tour: Colonial architecture highlightsThis walking tour of Arequipa covers the historic center on foot, starting with hotel pickup and moving through the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company of Jesus, and its cloisters, then continuing to Casa Tristán del Pozo, the Plaza and Church of San Francisco, and the San Lázaro neighborhood before ending at your hotel. The tour includes a live guide in English or Spanish and takes about two and a half hours. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a walking tour with a guide who handles the route and commentary—you'll cover colonial streets and landmarks like Carmen Alto Viewpoint on foot over two and a half hours.
Water Bike Lake Titicaca: Uros Floating IslandsWater bike across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands in a 3-hour activity that includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, and all equipment. You pedal for roughly 1.5 hours, passing rock formations and watching for birds, then arrive at the islands with free time to walk around and talk to the people who live there. Morning and afternoon departures available; minimum two people per booking.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want the islands less crowded and light that favors photography; the afternoon slot works if you're sleeping in or have other plans that morning. Either way, pedaling yourself across the lake instead of sitting on a tour boat means you move at a pace you control and can linger over the landscape and the birds without waiting for the group to reboard.
Private Lima Tour: Historic Downtown, Miraflores & CatacombsA private guided tour of Lima covering the Historic Centre, Miraflores, San Isidro and the Church and Convent of Saint Francis, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour lasts eight hours and includes entry to the Larco Museum and the catacombs of San Francisco; you pick your group size (one to seven passengers) and can add or skip museum tickets at checkout. A professional local guide leads the route, and you get two hours of free time to walk on your own once the guided portion wraps.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a private vehicle that stops only where you decide—ideal when you're traveling as a group and want to control the itinerary across Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Histórico without coordinating with other travelers.
