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.
“I actually booked this for my parents and they had a great time. They said they're guide was super friendly and she was very knowledgeable. They also thought it was the perfect amount of time and did not feel rushed at all. Thank you!”
A 4-hour English street food tour through Lima’s historic center, with market stops, Chinatown bites, and classic casona chilcano.
2-hour Arequipa walking tour with Plaza de Armas, cloisters, volcano views, and Alpaca World. Pay $10, tip guide, optional museums.
Private half-day Lima tour linking Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Historico, with snacks, transport, and San Francisco catacombs option.
“Excellent overview of Lima if you don't have much time. Maria was excellent and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of the city which is very large, we hit all the spots.”
Half-day Cusco tour linking Qoricancha with four major Inca ruins, led by English/Spanish guides with hotel pickup and transport.
A small-group walk in Arequipa’s Historic Center with a local guide, ending at a volcano viewpoint with panoramic views and city recommendations.
Private guided circuit at Machu Picchu with hotel or station pickup, photo lookout, and Huayna Picchu views; tickets and bus cost extra.
“Eric was our tour guide for the day and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Inka Empire and Machu Picchu. He graciously waited several hours with us for the fog to clear to get the perfect picture at Machu Picchu. While at times we were pessimistic that the fog would clear, he…”
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.
