Where to Start: the 4 Best Peru History Tours

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

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

Start with Miraflores ocean views, then visit Huaca Pucllana, Lima’s Main Square, the Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Convent. An English-speaking guide such as Janet, Gabriel, or Rosa handles the history, transport, and timing in a small group of up to 12.

“Prompt service , Sonia was great and we had a good time learning about Lima architecture. Visited the main plaza and convent . Great way to learn about Lima and different styles of architecture . Really a great tour if you want to spend just half day .”

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2.Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Top rated

Spend four hours walking Lima’s historic center with an English-speaking guide such as Marcos, Aura, or Valeria. Taste street food, visit Mercado Central and Chinatown, see the Plaza Mayor, and finish with chilcanos in an old casona.

“This was such a great tour. Our guide Aura was so knowledgeable and took her time explaining the culture and the history of the buildings in Peru . It was not just about the food which was amazing.. it was great to hear her explain about what the locals eat. She is an amazing guide.”

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

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

Spend four hours touring Cusco with an English and Spanish speaking guide, including Luis, Maribel, and other local guides praised for clear history lessons. Visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay with hotel pickup and transport included.

“I really had a great time. Guide professional and he leaves you time and space for enjoy it alone, and he gives a lot of precious information.”

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4.Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 180 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Best value

Meet near Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas for a two-hour English or Spanish walk with guides such as Edgar, Beatriz, Johan, and Jorge. See colonial courtyards, volcano views from Puente Grau, llamas and alpacas at Mundo Alpaca, and the San Lazaro neighborhood. Optional museum entries cost extra.

“Our tour guide, Edgar, was very informative, kind, and funny. It was a nice 2 and a half hour walk with beautiful sites. Edgar knew his history very well and was open to questions at any time. He also recommended places to eat. Would highly recommend this tour”

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