PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 historical tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
A guided 2-hour walk through Trujillo’s medieval heart: Plaza Mayor, castle, palaces, churches and gates, with smart photo stops.
“Visita muy amena y completa por parte de nuestra guía Ana. Nos hizo un recorrido por el casco histórico con multitud de comentarios.”
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 a great time. Our guide Ursula was very knowledgable and she was gracious and funny. Great English as well. The sites we saw were amazing, tons of history in the walls downtown. Highly recommend !”
A 4-hour English street food tour through Lima’s historic center, with market stops, Chinatown bites, and classic casona chilcano.
“I definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting Lima. Peruvian cuisine definitely lives up to the hype. Our tour guide Marcos was very kind, knowledgeable, and kept the tour interesting. Marcos M. told us about a lot about the history and culture of Peru. Also, he went into detail about the secrets behind the…”
2-hour Arequipa walking tour with Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, and Alpaca World. Pay $10, tip guide, optional museums.
“It was a delightful tour. Our guide was very funny and informative. After the tour I had a good understanding of the history of Arequipa and was able to find my way around town for the next two days we spent there. Highly recommended!”
Private half-day Lima tour linking Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Historico, with snacks, transport, and San Francisco catacombs option.
“This tour is comprehensive and we enjoyed the afternoon. The catacombs were fascinating, and pickup went smoothly. Would recommend.”
Half-day Cusco tour linking Qoricancha with four major Inca ruins, led by English/Spanish guides with hotel pickup and transport.
“My husband and I loved the tour. Our tour guide gave us lots of information about history , culture and archaeology. He supported our understanding with additional pictures . Thank you !”
A small-group walk in Arequipa’s Historic Center with a local guide, ending at a volcano viewpoint with panoramic views and city recommendations.
“Joss was so knowledgeable and personable. We had a private tour with him and he showed us so many historical sites and the San Camilo market. I would definitely recommend this tour as an introduction to the city!!”
Private guided circuit at Machu Picchu with hotel or station pickup, photo lookout, and Huayna Picchu views; tickets and bus cost extra.
“Sophia, our guide, was amazing! We had circuit 3 and she explained everything in detail. Honestly, without a guide we wouldn’t feel the place the way we did”
6 days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, plus a guided sunrise visit to Machu Picchu and a train to Aguas Calientes.
“Our trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu was absolutely unforgettable, and a big part of that was thanks to the amazing team behind the experience. Everything was perfectly organized – from the stunning Sacred Valley to the awe-inspiring Machu Read more”
Walk Cusco’s key Inca- and colonial-era sights, then cap it with Andean music and a pisco sour or chicha morada.
“A enjoyable tour and great if you’ve just arrived to the city like we have. Our tour guide, Erick, was entertaining and provided us lots of good historical information, some great views of the city, tips as travellers and much more. For clarity, this is a free walking tour, but this tour effectively pre-pays the…”
