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The 15 Best Half-Day Tours in Peru

52 tours  ·  from $10

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 half-day 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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Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day - Huaca Pucllana and Lima before the Spanish
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Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

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

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

Spend about 3.5 hours seeing Lima with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Visit Love Park, view Huaca Pucllana, explore the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent, and walk the Main Square. Pickup is offered in Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco, with some itinerary changes on cathedral-closure days.

“The experience was awesome! Victor, the Guide, provided very helpful and meaningful information about the attractions and the history of the city. The car was comfortable, and I think that the tour's duration is good - I was able to visit some other points again on the evening, after the lunch.”

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From Puno: Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour - Leaving Puno for Lake Titicaca
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From Puno: Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour

3.Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 394 reviews · 3 hours · from $10Best value

From Puno, take a boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros floating islands. A bilingual guide such as Freddy, Roly, or Brian explains the islands’ pre-Inca roots and how totora reeds are layered into firm ground, homes, boats, and cooking fuel. Allow 15 soles extra for the traditional reed boat ride.

“We had a wonderful afternoon exploring the floating islands of Uros. Freddy our guide was amazing and it was so special to have him as our guide when he grew up on the islands. He had so much knowledge. Our 2 captains Brian and Christopher were also excellent. We had a great time- thank you.”

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Lima: Pachacamac Ruins & Barranco Half-Day Guided Tour - The ride south is part of the calculation
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Lima: Pachacamac Ruins & Barranco Half-Day Guided Tour

4.Pachacamac Ruins & Barranco Half-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 296 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Pair Lima’s bohemian Barranco with Pachacamac, the coast’s major pre-Inca and Inca ceremonial center. You’ll travel by van, walk among adobe pyramids, visit the site museum, and reach the Temple of the Sun for ocean views. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available, with pickup from selected hotels.

“Really informative, the guide Juan Medina was professional and knew a lot. Great view of the archeological sites of Pachacamac”

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Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima - Start with the site museum
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Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

5.Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Travel about 30 km south of Lima in a small, air-conditioned minivan to explore Pachacamac’s adobe temples, pilgrimage plaza, palaces, and site museum. A bilingual guide such as Mario, Nataly, Edwin, or Victor explains the Moche, Huari, and Inca eras. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and admission are included.

“Mario was very knowledgeble, friendly and professional. The tour is a good complement to the activities one can do in Cusco. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

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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

6.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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Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up - San Martin Square and Lima’s republican story
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Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up

7.Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $23Top rated

Start at 9:30 am with private transport and a guide such as Rubi, Susana, Vale, Mafer, or Rodrigo. Walk Lima’s central squares, Jirón de la Unión, La Merced, and Plaza de Armas, then visit San Francisco’s colonial catacombs. The tour lasts about three to four hours, with the PEN40 catacomb ticket paid separately.

“Very interesting and informative information about the history of the era combined with the Baroque era and neoclassical architecture in Lima”

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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

8.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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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Half-Day - Chinchero textiles at 3,762 meters
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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Half-Day

9.Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $15

This 6 to 7-hour outing visits Chinchero’s textile center, Moray’s Inca terraces, and the Maras salt pools. Expect hotel pickup around 8:20 to 8:40 am, bilingual guiding, a group of up to 16, and a return near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas around 3:15 pm. Guides such as Felipe, Eddie, Julio, and Manuel have led particularly well-regarded departures.

“We had an incredible experience with our tour guide Felipe. He is very knowledgeable and took pride in sharing his culture with us. The itinerary is well-planned. The tour bus was comfortable. A highly recommended tour when in Cusco.”

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Lima: Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour - Terrua coffee and the start in Miraflores
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Lima: Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

10.Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Terrua Cafeteria for Peruvian coffee, then walk through Miraflores to taste chicharrones, bakery sweets, market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros. Guides such as Andres, Alina, Miguel, and Jimena are known for adding local food knowledge and Lima history to the relaxed route.

“Andres is a guy that really love what he is doing and has very positive energy. He is the first thing that anyone has to do in Lima. You will learn many good things from him and the tour is great. Thank you greetings from Greece”

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Cusco: Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil's Balcony - One hour through farms, hills, and high views
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Cusco: Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil’s Balcony

11.Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil’s Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Ride from central Cusco to Vieja Estancia Ranch, where guides match you with a calm horse and teach the basics. Follow mountain trails past farms and local animals to Devil’s Balcony and Lanlakuyoc, with wide views over Cusco. English and Spanish guides, helmets, saddles, muleteer support, and hotel pickup are included.

“We had a fantastic experience with Holger. My partner had never ridden before, but was given a very gentle horse and loved the entire experience. The tour was only for the two of us, and we got to experience both the wonderful scenery of the nature around Cusco and two sets of Inca ruins, entirely to ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone interested in exploring the local area.”

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Lima:Half-Day Pachacamac, Barranco & Chorrillos Private Tour - The 100-minute Pachacamac visit
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Lima:Half-Day Pachacamac, Barranco & Chorrillos Private Tour

12.Half-Day Pachacamac, Barranco & Chorrillos Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Travel by private vehicle from your Lima hotel to Pachacamac, the Pacific Coast’s major pre-Hispanic ceremonial center. Visit its museum, temples, and Temple of the Sun, then see Chorrillos, Villa wetlands, La Herradura, and Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available.

“This trip was great. Rosario, our guide, was excellent taking care of us in a private tour and at our pace. She managed the Peruvian history and transmitted it very well. Then we visited Barranca, the street art, architecture and places to eat worth it. I sure recommend it.”

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The Original Highlights of Lima - Private Half Day Tour - Plaza de Armas, the city’s grand central stage
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The Original Highlights of Lima – Private Half Day Tour

13.The Original Highlights of Lima – Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

This five-hour private Lima tour links Plaza San Martín, the Plaza de Armas, Huaca Pucllana, Love Park, Morro Solar, and Barranco by air-conditioned vehicle and short walks. Guides such as Nathaly, Marco, Blanca, and Milagros tailor the route, add food stops when requested, and help you make sense of Lima in a limited amount of time.

“This tour was excellent. Our guide brilliant she was so knowledgeable about Lima and went far and beyond for us. We learnt so much saw everything we wanted and more. Highly recommend”

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Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour - Sacsayhuaman: allow time for the giant stones
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Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour

14.Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride from your Cusco hotel to four Inca sites with a bilingual English-Spanish guide. Sacsayhuaman gets the most time, while Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay provide a quick look at ritual, military, and water sites. Groups can reach 14 people, and guides such as Jose Aguilar, Ana, and Yuber have earned praise for clear explanations.

“I tried changing the time of three tour and was told I couldn't. I lost all of the money. I'm very disappointed and frustrated.”

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Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay - Qorikancha and the meeting of two cultures
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Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay

15.Half-Day City Tour of Cusco Including Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $18

This five-hour Cusco tour combines the Cathedral, Qorikancha, and four Inca sites with hotel pickup in the historic center. Guides such as Victor, Fidel, Marco Antonio, and Nildo have been praised for clear English and strong storytelling. Expect a fast schedule, extra entrance fees, and a group of up to 10 people.

“The tourist tickets required in Cusco are a bit confusing. I purchased the 10 day ticket expecting that it would cover everything but it didn't and I still had to buy entry into some of the sites visited. The tour did not start on time as the guide was half an hour late and we waited for some other people. The tour apart from that was excellent and tiring and the guide was excellent.”

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