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15 City Tours in Peru Worth Booking

77 tours  ·  from $10

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Meeting by the fountain in Cusco’s main square
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

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

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

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide such as Luis, Wilson, Victor, or Jared, visiting Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by minivan. You’ll get broad Cusco views, Inca sites, clear historical explanations, and a low-cost introduction to the city, with entrance tickets paid separately.

“This tour was the most informative tour I've been on in Peru. Luis was phenomenal! He had so much knowledge and answered every question with great detail. Some tours I went on, I likely didn't need a guide because I didn't gain much, if any, information but this was truly remarkable. Luis is a gem, and really loved to share the history and stories he's learned from his ancestors. Thank you!”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Qorikancha: the Inca Temple of the Sun
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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

Start at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas and visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara by shared transport. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with guides such as Nilo and Erick praised for clear history, humor, and helpful photo stops. Budget separately for entrance tickets.

“Our guide was excellent, she was very informative and well organised. We had a great time👍👍”

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Starting near Sta. Catalina Angosta
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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

3.Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

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

Ride through Cusco’s historic center, pause near Sacsayhuamán, visit a shamanic center, and see Cristo Blanco from above the city. A bilingual Spanish and English guide, including guides such as Joshua or Paulo, explains Inca traditions and local landmarks. This is a fixed 2.5-hour tour, not a hop-on, hop-off bus.

“AJ our tour guide was brilliant! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend!”

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Open Bus Cusco City Tour - Paccha, the Great Mural, and Qorikancha
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Open Bus Cusco City Tour

4.Open Bus Cusco City Tour

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

This three-hour Cusco city tour takes you from Plaza de Armas through Sacsayhuamán, Cristo Blanco, Paccha, the Great Mural, and Qorikancha. You will ride an open-top bus, hear bilingual commentary, stop for city views, and may join a traditional Andean ceremony. Expect mountain cold, changing weather, and a few shopping stops.

“It was just weird. They took us in some back yard tin shed and they performed some pagan ritual over us without consent. Unless you’re into pagan religious practices then I don’t recommend it.”

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

5.City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

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

Spend four hours exploring Cusco’s Inca and colonial landmarks with an English-Spanish guide such as Luis, Maribel, or Fabrisio. Visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay by tourist transport, with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center. Entry tickets cost extra.

“We covered so much of the Cusco area on this trip! Lots of great sights, and Jonathan was a wonderful guide!”

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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private. - Qorikancha: where Inca and Spanish design meet
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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

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

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

Spend about six hours with a private guide exploring Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. You’ll also visit Manos De La Comunidad to see llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and weaving. Guides such as Christian, Americo, Percy, and Juan Vargas are praised for strong local insight, though English quality can vary.

“We had a good experience in general. Our guide was nice and hospitable. Unfortunately it started raining after our second site and we were not able to go to see the other sites. Please be aware that almost all sites in tour are outdoor and weather plays a big part in your experience.”

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Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple - San Pedro Market and the city’s daily rhythm
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Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

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

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

See Cusco’s key sights in a bilingual small group of up to 15 people. Visit San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, San Blas, Hatun Rumiyoc Street, and the Cathedral, with guide commentary, entrance tickets, and hotel transport from selected hotels. Guides such as Henry, Gabriel, Marcelo, and José Marie have led past departures.

“I had just landed and was on my own and this Cusco tour with Viajes Pacifico was a perfect way to start out my trip and get the lay of the land. The guides explanation of Cusco's history was wonderful and the sites even more so! Beautiful place and fabulous tour guide!!!!!”

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Lima: City Highlights Small Group Tour - Huaca Pucllana: Lima before the colonial city
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Lima: City Highlights Small Group Tour

8.City Highlights Small Group Tour

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

Start with hotel pickup in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro, then visit Huaca Pucllana and Lima’s grand colonial center. Walk through Plaza San Martín, 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 history and personal tips.

“The guide was knowledgeable, polite, helpful. I have no complaints!”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour - Qenko, where stone became a ceremonial center
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour

9.Half-Day City Tour

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

Start with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center, then visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Afternoon departures also include Coricancha and the Cathedral. Guides such as Clara, Silvia, Janet, and José bring the history to life, while the low price makes this a useful first look at Cusco.

“overall it was very good. Liked the transportation we used, the guide was funny and nice. My only negative feedback would be that the stop at the textils store seemed unnecessary since this wasn't a shopping tour. Would've liked if the guide had also helped us explore Sacsahyuaman and not just have 1 stop and then meet at the exit.”

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Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour - Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay add variety
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Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

10.Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

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

Explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Qorikancha, Plaza de Armas, and Cusco Cathedral in a bilingual small group. Expect expert guides such as Alvaro, Yuber, or Niko, scenic city views, and a full half-day of Inca and colonial history.

“Our tour guide Aracely was amazing! Even our kids - who weren’t the best behaved on the tour but Aracely took in stride - ended up saying it was one of the highlights of our time in Cusco.”

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Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins - Qoricancha, where Inca worship met Spanish colonial power
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Cusco: Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins

11.Historical Guided City Tour with 4 Inca Ruins

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

Spend six hours exploring Cusco’s Inca heart with an accredited guide. Visit Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, with some options adding the Cathedral, eucalyptus forest, or Cristo Blanco viewpoint. Guides such as Luis and Alfredo have been praised for clear English and strong storytelling.

“Hyame was excellent as a tour leader. We only had a few hours in Cusco before heading off to do the Macchu Picchu trek. This was a great tour to get a glimpse of some sites that were too far to walk to, especially when needing to adjust to the high altitude. Her English was good and responded to questions well. I was well-pleased with this last minute booking and would have missed out on many Cusco treasures without booking it.”

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City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar - Pucllana: an ancient ceremonial center in Miraflores
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City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar

12.City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar

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

Start at Larcomar and ride an air-conditioned Turibus through Miraflores before exploring Lima’s historic center on foot. Guides such as Bryan and Yoanna lead the central walking tour, covering Pucllana, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Government Palace, and Santo Domingo. WiFi and USB chargers are included, but hotel pickup is not.

“Awesome experience!!! Both of our guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed the casual and relaxing atmosphere, Gracias amigos!!”

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City Tour of Lima from the Airport - Miraflores and Parque del Amor
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City Tour of Lima from the Airport

13.City Tour of Lima from the Airport

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

Use a six-hour private tour to see Lima between flights. Your guide meets you at Jorge Chávez Airport, then a driver handles the city traffic while you visit Miraflores, Parque del Amor, the historic center, San Francisco Catacombs, Plaza de Armas, ChocoMuseo, and Plaza San Martín. Guides such as Ismael, Andres, Julia, and Jose have been praised for clear English and flexible pacing.

“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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City Tour Cusco - Sacsayhuaman and the power of stone
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City Tour Cusco

14.City Tour Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $32

Visit Cusco’s major Inca sites with a guide such as Jhonny, Victor, or Saul, traveling by private transport in a group of up to 12. You’ll see Qorikancha, Saqsaywaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay in about five hours. The tour starts and ends at Plaza de Armas, but entrance fees are extra.

“Very beautiful places with their respective history well explained thanks to our guide Jhonny also a very kind and attentive person.”

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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid - Qorikancha and the Temple of the Sun
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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid

15.City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $11

See Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay in four to five hours. A bilingual guide explains Inca and Spanish history while an air-conditioned vehicle links the sites. The tour costs $11.70, but entrance fees and meals are extra. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Muy interesante, nuestro guía estaba super preparado!! 100% recomendado. Ideal para tomarlo entre días de viajes pesados y descansar un poco.”

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