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City Tours in Peru: 15 Picked and Priced

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Here are 15 city tours in Peru that hold up, each one with its price, its length and the thing worth knowing before you commit to it.

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Qoricancha: where Inca and Spanish Cusco meet
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

1.Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $13Our pick

Spend five hours exploring Cusco’s Inca and colonial highlights with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by minivan. Guides such as Luis, Wilson, Victor, and Jared are praised for clear explanations and patient pacing, though the busy meeting point can be hard to find.

“Everything was great, fair amount of time to see the different places. Answered everyone’s question and provided additional details about the historical significance of each place. He even gave us a great recommendation for a place to have dinner after the tour.”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Starting in the Plaza de Armas
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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

2.City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Spend about five hours exploring Cusco’s Inca and colonial landmarks by shared transport. Visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Nilo, Erick, Manuel, and Sergio are praised for clear explanations, humor, and helpful local tips.

“Great tour! Erik was a great guide, very informative and kept thing fun!”

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Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day - Lima’s Main Square frames the colonial city
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Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

3.Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 581 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Explore Lima with an English-speaking guide, visiting Love Park, Huaca Pucllana, the Main Square, Lima Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Convent. The 3.5-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Janet, Gabriel, Rosa, and Ursula have been praised for clear explanations and patient service.

“Tour operator never showed up. When called on phone, I was told that the tour operator picked up a wrong person from the hotel. The tour operator should have examined the Viator ticket.”

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Sacsayhuamán, viewed from above the city
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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

4.Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

See Cusco from an open-top bus, stop at Sacsayhuamán and Christ Blanco, and join a short Andean ceremony honoring Pachamama. English and Spanish guides, including Joshua and Paulo on some departures, explain the city and traditions. This is a fixed sightseeing route, not a hop-on hop-off bus.

“Paulo, our guide, was excellent and personally very helpful. The trip was good for getting our bearings in Cusco and helping us to decide what we wanted to go back to afterwards. Just note that it's not a hop-on hop-off trip like in Many European cities where you can get off at any stop and then hop on another bus later. There are two hop-off stops, one for a traditional leaf burning ceremony (which, I must say, defeated my cynicism and was quite moving) and one at a viewing point.”

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Open Bus Cusco City Tour - The ceremony adds culture, but the setting may surprise you
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Open Bus Cusco City Tour

5.Open Bus Cusco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Ride an open double-decker bus from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas to Christ the Redeemer, Sacsayhuamán views, the Great Mural, and Calle Saphy. A bilingual guide explains Cusco’s Inca and Spanish past, with stops for photographs and a traditional ceremony. Expect a small group of up to 24, changing mountain weather, and some shopping stops.

“Fantastic tour. So much more than the usual city tour you get. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. Learned a lot about Cusco and he made made the entire trip memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a deeper connection with the city.”

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Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites - Qoricancha, where Inca stone meets Santo Domingo
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Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

6.Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Start with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center, then visit Qoricancha and four Inca sites with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Luis, Maribel, and other guides are praised for clear history and friendly care. Expect transport, walking, extra entrance fees, and a bilingual pace that can sometimes stretch beyond four hours.

“Louis was a great guide and very knowledgeable. The trip was well planned and gave you enough time at each site. Good mix of walking and transport.”

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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private. - Plaza de Armas: a quick start in central Cusco
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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

7.City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Spend about six hours exploring Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with a private guide and driver. The camelid farm adds alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, weaving, and textile traditions. Guides such as Christian, Americo, Percy, and Juan Vargas have earned strong praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Absolutely stunning. A must to do. Our tour guide was one of the best that I had in many years! Extremely knowledgeable and informative.”

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Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple - Qorikancha, where Inca and Spanish Cusco meet
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Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

8.Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three and a half hours seeing Cusco’s main sights with a bilingual English-Spanish guide and a group of no more than 15. You’ll visit San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, San Blas, Hatun Rumiyoc Street, and the Cathedral. Hotel pickup and entrance tickets are included, though some old-town hotels require a nearby meeting point.

“Waste of money. The couple of places we could see on our own like the market, view point and the Gorichanka temple. Guide was not enthusiastic. He sat down and covered only the inner most area. There was a lot more to cover. It was shorter than expected. Cathedral was quick and seemed more optional.”

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Lima: City Highlights Small Group Tour - Huaca Pucllana: a quick ancient counterpoint
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Lima: City Highlights Small Group Tour

9.Lima: City Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Start with hotel pickup in Miraflores, Barranco, Chorrillos, or selected San Isidro locations, then visit Huaca Pucllana and Lima’s historic center. Walk through San Martín Square, Jirón de la Unión, Plaza Mayor, and San Francisco Monastery with a local guide. Guides such as Jordan, Aura, and Edwin are praised for clear English and strong local insight.

“This was the first tour we embarked on when visiting Lima this past October 2019. Our transportation arrived right on schedule and our guide, Jordan Mendieta Tiza, was incredible. Jordan was extremely knowledgable on the history and culture of Lima and showed us some amazing locations. Not only this, but Jordan was friends with most everyone at the locations we visited, allowing us to skip some lines for entry to locations such as Cathedrals. He even showed us this local churro location, wherein I ate the best churro I have ever tasted! Our tour was filled with culture and allowed us to learn a lot about the history and culture…”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour - Q’enco, where a natural rock became a ceremonial place
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour

10.Cusco: Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 129 reviews · 6 hours · from $17

Start with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center, then visit Q’enco, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuaman. Afternoon departures also include Coricancha and the Basilica Cathedral. Guides such as Silvia, Clara, Janet, and José have been praised for clear storytelling and patience. Bring water, sun protection, a rain jacket, and cash for entry fees.

“Silvia is so good and very patient with our kids. If you only have half day to know Cusco I recommend this tour.”

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Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour - Qorikancha reveals the collision of two cultures
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Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

11.Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay with a bilingual guide, then visit Qorikancha, Plaza de Armas, and Cusco Cathedral. The small-group tour lasts about three and a half hours, though it can run longer. Choose the ticket-included option carefully, and dress for sun, rain, and sacred-site rules.

“The highlight of the day for us was going to Sascayhuman where the mysteries of those massive blocks that are intricately carved and placed together just takes your breath away. The place has a wonderful air of calm and spirituality.”

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Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins - Starting at Qoricancha, Cusco’s former Temple of the Sun
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Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins

12.Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Spend six hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Morning and afternoon options are available, with hotel pickup on selected routes. Guides such as Luis, Alfredo, Romulo, and Hyame have been praised for clear explanations and helpful pacing, but site tickets cost extra.

“Fantastic Tour . Alfredo was an amazing guide switching seamlessly between English and Spanish. Very informative.”

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City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar - Pucllana, Lima’s pre-Inca foundation
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City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar

13.City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Larcomar, ride through Lima with WiFi, air conditioning, and USB chargers, then explore the historic center on foot. Guides such as Bryan and Yoanna explain Pucllana, the Plaza de Armas, Lima Cathedral, Government Palace, and Santo Domingo. The bus mainly handles transport, while the best sightseeing happens during the walking tour.

“Muffled bus mic made it hard to understand. It was just ok for the price. Guide left a person behind without noticing.”

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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City - The Cathedral and Arequipa’s grand center
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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City

14.Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Walk Arequipa’s historic center with a local guide such as Joss, Jose, or Joseph. In about two hours, you’ll see the Cathedral, colonial cloisters, old tambos, lesser-known corners, and a rooftop viewpoint facing Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. Small groups, English or Spanish, and practical city tips make this a useful first tour.

“Very nice tour guide - Joss, he explained the history and the cultural influences very well. He was extremely kind. I recommend it very much! He also shared his whatsapp number and helped with tips and recommendations later, after the tour. We were a small group - only 3 people. Great experience and unique, hidden spots discovered!”

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City Tour of Lima from the Airport - San Francisco’s catacombs and museum
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City Tour of Lima from the Airport

15.City Tour of Lima from the Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

This six-hour private Lima tour links Jorge Chávez Airport with Miraflores, the Pacific coast, Lima’s historic center, San Francisco’s catacombs, Plaza de Armas, and Plaza San Martin. An air-conditioned vehicle, driver, and guide keep the outing flexible. Guides such as Ismael, Andres, Jose, and Julia have helped visitors adjust the pace, add lunch, or make a safe airport connection.

“Our tour guide Julia was amazing, and the driver Javier as well. They both made our layover experience great. So glad we booked this tour for our 11 hours layover. They picked us up bright and early, and dropped us off at the airport with enough time before our flight.”

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New in City Tours in Peru

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★ 5.0CUSCO MAGICAL 4D Transfer, Hotel, City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu picchuFrom $64142 reviews
★ 4.5Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina MonasteryFrom $6142 reviews
★ 4.5Lima Street Food: A gastronomic adventure through the city.From $6042 reviews
★ 4.5Lima: City bikingFrom $2536 reviews
★ 4.9Lima: City Highlights Walking Tour & CatacombsFrom $3841 reviews
★ 3.8Cusco: 6-Hour City Highlights TourFrom $2053 reviews
★ 4.9Belen Market & Floating City 2-3 Hour Private TourFrom $4038 reviews
★ 4.3Lima : City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & CatacombsFrom $4241 reviews

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