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.
“This was an excellent tour of the key things to see in the city of Lima. Working in the city for a few days, I had little time to explore on my own so I booked the tour. Janet Herrera was an excellent guide. Her knowledge of the history and culture of the city really…”
A 4-hour English street food tour through Lima’s historic center, with market stops, Chinatown bites, and classic casona chilcano.
“We had a fabulous day in Lima! Marco was our tour guide and he was amazing – super knowledgeable, not just about the food but also the history of Lima and Peru. We got to try a great variety of traditional dishes, snacks, and drinks, and even visited local markets for some delicious street food.…”
2-hour Arequipa walking tour with Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, and Alpaca World. Pay $10, tip guide, optional museums.
“some parts were boring some fun. still worth doing”
Private half-day Lima tour linking Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Historico, with snacks, transport, and San Francisco catacombs option.
“Maria is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. She and the driver are accommodating and friendly. The tour was neat and informative. I recommend it.”
Half-day Cusco tour linking Qoricancha with four major Inca ruins, led by English/Spanish guides with hotel pickup and transport.
“Amazing tour, was very helpful with education. Couldn’t have been better truly.”
A small-group walk in Arequipa’s Historic Center with a local guide, ending at a volcano viewpoint with panoramic views and city recommendations.
“I’ve been on many walking tours before and this was top. Joss not only took us to his favourite places but shared his deep knowledge of Arequipa from its architecture to geography to cultural influences and all with so much passion. Thanks for an unforgettable experience.”
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.
“This was one of mi favorites trips and I really feel so gratefull with Cusi for all her attentions, he is so kindly, smart and he has the best energy.”
Walk Cusco’s key Inca- and colonial-era sights, then cap it with Andean music and a pisco sour or chicha morada.
“Our tour was amazing! Our guide was a professional anthropologist and SO knowledgeable. The views were amazing and we learned so much about the Jncas and Cuzco’s history. What a great experience!”
