Peru · WALKING TOURS
The old centres here are built for feet and hostile to everything else. These 15 walks cover Cusco, Lima, Arequipa and the valley towns, priced by length, with a note on the ones that climb.
Walk Arequipa’s historic center for about two hours with an English or Spanish guide. See the Plaza de Armas, Company cloisters, volcano views from Puente Grau, Mundo Alpaca, and San Lazaro. Guides such as Edgar, Johan, Beatriz, and Jorge Echeandia add history, humor, food tips, and local detail.
“Very nice! The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and fun to list to!”
Spend four hours walking through Miraflores and Surquillo with an English- or Spanish-speaking local guide. Start with Peruvian coffee, then try chicharrones, bakery sweets, market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros. Guides such as Andres, Alina, Miguel, and Elisa add food and city context, while the relaxed route favors small local businesses over polished tourist stops.
“This was a really enjoyable walking tour with a guide with so much knowledge about Peru's history. Conversations became so light it was like walking around with a friend. Throw in all the great food along the way and this really was a very good tour and great value for money.”
Join Joss, Joseph, or another local guide for a two-hour small-group walk through Arequipa’s historic center. Visit the Cathedral, colonial cloisters, ancient tambos, and other notable sites while hearing legends and local tips. The route ends at a viewpoint with views of Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.
“The whole experience was wonderful. Our group is not too big and not too small. Very interesting information about the history of Arequipa. Our tour guide is very accommodating.”
Join Paolo Corrales or another local guide for a small-group walk through Arequipa’s historic center. You’ll visit Mundo Alpaca, see colonial streets built from volcanic stone, taste Peruvian chocolate and tea, explore Fundo El Fierro, and end at a rooftop viewpoint near sunset. The tour lasts about 2 hours 37 minutes and costs $10.
“Great experience. Paolo was an very knowledgeable guide and also very funny. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Arequipa.”
Walk Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Qoricancha, Inca stonework, and San Blas with a bilingual guide. Visit a luthier, watch Andean music, see Manco Capac’s temple, and finish with a Pisco Sour or Chicha Morada. Guides such as Erick, Nilo, and Niki are known for clear history and friendly advice.
“We had an amazing experience and loved learning more about Cusco! The pace was great and the sunset viewpoint was beautiful:) The vendor for the music show was closed, and that was why we picked this specific walking tour so that was disappointing. Our guide recommended a local dance show for after the tour, which we attended and loved. The restaurant where we ended the tour with a pisco sour toast was very cute!”
Explore Lima with a private guide such as Joselyn, Julio, or Allyson, combining Miraflores, a local market, the Historic Center, San Francisco catacombs, and Barranco. You use public transportation between districts, stop for optional lunch, and can adjust the route to suit your interests. Expect 4 to 6 hours of walking.
“This is a must when visiting Lima. We were collected from our hotel and spent the day walking and catching the local bus in and out of downtown Lima. Our tour guide was fantastic. A young man who looked after us extremely well the whole time. We visited the local market which was an eye opener, walked most of downtown Lima and arrived back to Miraflores where we enjoyed a late lunch and coffee with him. He was extremely passionate and well educated. Please pass on my thanks to this tour company, they did a great job. Everything went like clock work and it gave us a great understanding of…”
Walk Miraflores with a bilingual Travel Buddies Peru guide, stopping for specialty coffee, chicharrón, bakery treats, unusual market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros. The four-hour tour is capped at 10 people, starts at 9:30 am, and includes a market visit plus locally owned food stops.
“Loved the food and coffee and cocktail - our tour guide made it so much fun! The ceviche and fruit were my favorites but all the food was tasty and walking helped me digest everything!”
Spend four hours seeing Lima from Miraflores to the Historic Center by panoramic bus, with stops for Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, and the San Francisco catacombs. An English or Spanish guide explains the sights, while the open-top view helps you cover more ground than you could on foot. Pisco tasting may occur, but it is not listed as a standard inclusion.
“Nice. We enjoyed the panoramic vue of the city. The Pisco tasting was a hit. Visit the catacombs and the Cathedral gave us a little understanding how the Franciscans manage death and burial in the colonial history of Peru”
Spend 150 to 210 minutes exploring central Lima with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Plaza San Martín, Jirón de la Unión, Plaza Mayor, San Francisco Monastery, and the underground catacombs. Guides Pamela, Saul, and Vilma have earned praise for clear history, friendly service, and adapting the walk to each group.
“really fun tour learning about the history of peru! our guide was very nice and knowledgeable!”
Start at Cusco Adventure Travel at 5:30 pm, then follow a chef or guide through restaurant tastings and local street food stops. Expect pisco-based drinks, small plates, anticuchos, picarones, tamalitos, coffee, and cultural stories. Guides such as Cristina, Fabricio, and Elvira have made the evening warm, informative, and easy to enjoy.
“This tour was AMAZING. My group and I had an amazing time learning about the history of Cusco, spending time with Christina & Bruce and eating amazing food! It really brought us out of our comfort zone and encouraged us to try food we wouldn’t have before! We made cocktails & had delicious small plates. We all left smiling ear to ear about how much fun we had! Highly recommend.”
Spend four hours with a bilingual guide such as Miguel or Jonathan, starting with Peruvian coffee in Miraflores before riding the Metropolitano downtown. Taste Peruvian-Chinese snacks in Chinatown, stroll Mercado Central and Plaza Mayor, then finish with churros, papa con huevo, and a Pisco Sour at historic Cordano Tavern.
“Excellent tour! I happened to be the only one who booked the tour and Miguel made kr extremely interesting”
Spend about three and a half hours exploring Lima’s historic center with a guide and a group of no more than seven. Visit Plaza San Martin, Jiron de la Union, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Convent, and its catacombs. Hotel pickup, admission fees, snacks, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
“My guide Felipe, was very knowledgeable and engaging. I learned a great deal about Peruvian history, culture and architecture.”
Start at 4 pm with hotel pickup and explore Barranco’s art-filled streets, Puente de los Suspiros, La Ermita Church, and the Jade Rivera Museum. Along the way, enjoy two appetizers, three main courses, a Peruvian dessert, and bottled water. Groups are limited to nine, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices.
“What a fantastic food and art tour! Daniel was very knowledgeable about the food, the area, and the art scene. We had fantastic food, mist of it was food we had never eaten before! Daniel is very personable and easy to talk to. We saw a lot of art, both in a gallery and street art. You won't be disappointed!”
Explore Lima on a private 2 to 8 hour walk shaped around your interests. Your English or Spanish speaking guide, including guides such as Aldo, Luis, Edgar, or others, can cover colonial buildings, museums, cultural sites, and lesser-known corners. Hotel pickup is included when your accommodation is in Lima.
“Our experience with Luis was outstanding. He is easy to communicate with, very knowledgeable, flexible. We enjoyed his company and the whole tour in Lima.”
Start in Puno’s Plaza de Armas and walk with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide to Huajsapata Lookout, the 18th-century cathedral, and Carlos Dreyer Museum. You’ll see Lake Titicaca from above, study Andean and Spanish design, and view pre-Columbian jewelry, ceramics, and textiles. The group is limited to 10 people.
“Samuel did an outstanding job, I really enjoyed the tour!”
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