Peru · HALF-DAY
Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Cusco’s Inca sites on a five-hour tour with Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
“It was q great experience. Wilson is knowledgeable and willing to share. I learned quite a bit about the Inca history.”
See Lima’s oceanfront parks, colonial center, Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Convent on a guided 3.5-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Liliana was a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. This was our first tour in Lima, and it gave us a great overview of the city and of Peru. A perfect way to start our Peruvian adventure.”
Visit Lake Titicaca’s Uros floating islands from Puno, learn how totora reeds support island life, and enjoy a useful three-hour cultural tour.
“Spent a month in Peru and this was out last and perhaps favorite tour. The Islands are really impressive and you have plenty of time for photos. We booked the 3pm tour which meant the boat ride back was during the sunset which was pretty incredible. All in all I’d recommend, super unique experience and nice to interact with the local people.”
Explore Lima’s Barranco district and the ancient Pachacamac ruins on a guided half-day tour with museum access, ocean views, and hotel pickup.
“I was the only person on the tour. Very pleased with the knowledge of the guide. Yes would recommend”
Explore Pachacamac from Lima with a small-group guide, museum visit, adobe temples, coastal views, included entry, and hotel transfers.
“Our guide was great. He was timely and he gave great information on the site. The driver did a great job also. I would recommend this tour.”
Explore Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay on a practical, guide-led Cusco half-day tour.
“Luis our guide was excellent! Half of the group was English speaking and the other half Spanish speaking and he would expertly cover the same material in both languages. We covered all locations in time. Luis answered all the questions patiently.”
Explore Lima’s historic center, colonial churches, Plaza de Armas, and San Francisco catacombs on a private half-day tour with transport.
“Very interesting and informative information about the history of the era combined with the Baroque era and neoclassical architecture in Lima”
Tour Cusco’s Inca ruins, Coricancha, and cathedral in six hours with bilingual guides, hotel pickup, and useful advice on extra entrance fees.
“Tour was great and well managed from the time before pickup and to the end. Clara was great and her knowledge about the place is amazing. Highly recommend this tour!!”
Explore Chinchero textiles, Inca terraces at Moray, and Maras salt pools on a budget-friendly half-day trip from Cusco.
“This experience was professional, organized, and convenient. The team went above and beyond arranging impromptu logistics to accommodate unforeseen lateness on my part (my fault). They really did not have to be so gracious and flexible but they were. Felipe, our guide, provided extensive commentary about the way of life of both historical and modern Peruvians in the Cusco region. He provided detailed explanations of the history of each site and helped couples take photos at scenic viewpoints. Chinchero, the textile market, involved a live demonstration of dyeing techniques, an opportunity to feed llamas and alpacas, and a decent selection of hand made items. The proprietors were transparent ...”
Taste Lima through coffee, chicharrones, ceviche, fruit, pisco, desserts, and local markets on a four-hour Miraflores food walk.
“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”
Ride from Cusco to Devil’s Balcony, with trained horses, Inca sites, mountain views, hotel pickup, and a four-hour off-road outing.
“Excellent!! Staff so helpfull and professional. Horses are treated well u can see this from the start, Would def do this again if i return”
Explore Pachacamac, Barranco, and Chorrillos on a private Lima tour with a bilingual guide, museum visit, sea views, and hotel transport.
“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.”
Explore four Incan sites near Cusco on a small-group tour with transport, bilingual guiding, prebooked admission, and a timely return to town.
“The megalithic construction and engineering was mind blowing. All the sites visited were impressive, but Sacsayhuaman was everything I thought it would be. My tour guide was very knowledgeable too.”
See Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay in five hours with a bilingual guide.
“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.”
Explore Lima’s hill communities, Andean burial customs, local projects, and a home-cooked Peruvian lunch on this thoughtful private tour.
“This tour was just fantastic! To see the 'other side' of Lima is a must and Elina and Alternative Peru made the experience just perfect. First, with a visit to the amazing Cementerio Virgen de Lourdes, then a visit to senor Balvina, who belongs the Bridge of Hope, a Fair Trade organisation that helps her develop her handicraft work and sales. Last, it was to Nueva Rinconada, where we were given lunch by senora Ninfa and met Elizabeth, a vibrant girl so motivated to progress her education, but also a tutor with Jugando Aprendo, an NGO that helps child domestic workers but has funding problems. It is not voyeuristic and…”
Pick a ridge, a river or a kitchen.
