PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 half-day tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Half-day Cusco city tour with Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pucara, Tambomachay, and optional Coricancha, with transport and guide.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. We visited a lot of sites and learned a lot of history about the Incans. I would definitely recommend this tour. It was well worth it for the price.”
Lima in 3.5 hours: Love Park, Huaca Pucllana views, Plaza de Armas, Lima Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Convent with door-to-door pickup.
“We had limited time in Lima, so this tour was a great way to know a little bit about the history of Lima and Peru, in general. Daniel, our guide, was knowledgeable and accommodating. Unfortunately, due to the traffic conditions, we had to cut our tour short in Miraflores.”
Half-day Uros floating islands tour from Puno. Totora-built islands, hands-on guides, great lake views, plus optional reed boat ride.
“The tour was amazing. I can recommend it to everyone. Very fun and interesting to learn about the culture of the people of the islands. The guide Freddy was amazing aswel just like the captain Bryan!”
A 4-hour guided combo of Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs and Lima’s ocean-view Pachacamac ruins, with multilingual guides and museum entry.
“I was the only person on the tour. Very pleased with the knowledge of the guide. Yes would recommend”
Half-day Pachacamac from Lima: small group, air-conditioned pickup, guided Sun and Moon Temples plus site museum, tickets included.
“We enjoyed listening to our tour guide, who gave exemplary information about this area. The area has a lot of history, which continues to this day, as archaeologists continue to find relics of the past.”
Half-day Cusco city tour with hotel pickup and bilingual guide. See Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay.
“Very interesting few hours in and around Cusco, with very detailed information by the guide.”
Half-day Lima highlights with major plazas, La Merced church, and optional San Francisco catacombs, plus private transport for $23.20.
“My teenager and I very much enjoyed our tour with Rubi and Susana. Both guides were very engaging, super knowledgeable and very mindful of our safety and well-being. (It was a hot day, we always stopped in the shade for our history info.) Small group, well worth it as transportation in an air conditioned van…”
In six hours, see Qenqo, Puka Pucara, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuaman, plus optional Coricancha and Cusco Cathedral. Value tour.
“We had a great introduction to Cusco with Wally! Thank You!”
Cusco half-day loop through Chinchero weaving, Moray terraces, and Maras salt mines, with bilingual guiding and easy timing.
“Interesting trip but the mini bus was very uncomfortable especially when it is full. The guide was great at explaining things.”
A 4-hour Miraflores food walking tour with Peruvian coffee, chicharrones, market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros.
“Lisa is a great guide and got lots of good stories to tell. We really enjoyed the four hours. Food was great and we definitely discovered some new tastes”
