The 10 Best Walking Tours in Peru

1.Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 180 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Our pick

Walk Arequipa’s historic center with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the Plaza de Armas, Compañía cloisters, Mundo Alpaca, volcano viewpoints, and San Lazaro. Guides such as Edgar, Johan, Beatriz, and Jorge have led recent tours. Plan for two hours plus a voluntary tip.

“The guide was so fantastic, many stories around places and buildings, about history and culture. We tasted cocktails and cheese helada, saw many hidden gems of Arequipa. Great spots for views above the city. Feeding Llamas and Alpacas was another high … who would expect that on a city tour?! Absolutely stunning walk!!!”

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2.Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Terrua for Peruvian coffee, then walk to local food stops for chicharrones, bakery sweets, market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros. Guides such as Andres, Alina, Miguel, and Elisa add history and neighborhood insight. Bring comfortable shoes and an appetite.

“Very nice and relaxed tour with a nice guide, who could tell a lot about Peru and of course all the delicious food we tried :)”

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3.Walk through the Historic Center of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Join Joss, Jose, or Joseph for a two-hour small-group walk through Arequipa’s historic center. Visit the Cathedral, colonial cloisters, ancient tambos, lesser-known corners, and a rooftop lookout facing Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.

“Excellent guide, he knows so much about the city and the region and share it so so we'll. We lived the tour!”

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4.Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 2 hours 37 minutes (approx.) · from $10Top rated

Explore Arequipa with guides such as Paolo, Jorge, or Johan Paolo on a 2-hour-37-minute walk capped at 10 people. See alpaca textiles, colonial streets, Fundo El Fierro, and the Plaza de Armas, with Peruvian chocolate, tea, snacks, and a rooftop sunset view included.

“Great opportunity to see and learn so much about the history, architecture, culture, food (great samples) and people. Jorge was very informative and comprehensive. Much appreciated tour!”

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5.Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $10

Walk Cusco’s historic center and San Blas with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Inca stonework, a luthier’s workshop, and the Temple of Manco Capac. Finish with Andean music, city views, and your choice of pisco sour or chicha morada.

“Erick was fun and informative. A great tour of Cusco. Easy way to acclimate to Cusco. Pisco samples were great!”

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6.Lima Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend 4 to 6 hours with a private Lima guide, visiting a local market in Miraflores, the historic center, San Francisco’s catacombs, and bohemian Barranco. Public transport is included, and guides such as Julio, Joselyn, and Allyson can adjust the route to your interests.

“Allyson was superb; very knowledgeable and answered a variety of questions. She is also fun and funny, bringing stories to life, not just dry facts. We loved the flexibility of the private tour. It was clear that Allyson is highly regarded by the greetings she received at various sites. Highly recommended tour.”

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7.Trending Flavors: Miraflores Walking Tour Including Food and Drinks Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about four hours walking Miraflores with a Spanish-English Travel Buddies guide such as Rudy, Miguel, Sergio, or Pablo. Start with specialty coffee, then try chicharrón, bakery treats, market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros at small local stops. Groups are capped at 10.

“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!”

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8.Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk through Arequipa’s San Lázaro and Barrio del Solar, see colonial tambos and Plaza de Armas, then spend an hour inside Santa Catalina Monastery. The three-hour tour includes an English or Spanish guide, with hotel pickup available in the historic center.

“Gisela è stata all'altezza della situazione. Cordiale e precisa nelle spiegazioni”

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9.Arequipa Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Start with hotel pickup around 3:00 PM, then explore Santa Catalina Monastery’s colorful lanes, cloisters, cells, and original furnishings. Continue to the Jesuit Church of the Company of Jesus at Plaza de Armas. English and Spanish guides lead this three-hour city walk.

“Deyvis was amazing. Very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any questions..”

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10.Best of Cusco: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $20

Start at Qorikancha and shape a private one to six hour walk around your interests. Your English or Spanish-speaking local guide can lead you through Cusco’s old streets, Plaza de Armas, San Pedro Market, and possible visits near Sacsayhuamán, with food tips and practical advice along the way.

“La guida non si è presentata, senza dare alcuna spiegazione. Ci ha contattati nei giorni precedenti per prendere accordi e il giorno dell’escursione non ha più risposto al telefono. Una stella perchè zero non si puó mettere.”

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