Peru · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Peru

28 tours  ·  from $2

Colonial grids are built for feet and hostile to everything else. The 15 walks below cover the Cusco centre, Lima’s plazas and the sillar streets of Arequipa, priced, with distances and how much climbing each involves.

Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa - Reading Arequipa through the Plaza de Armas
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Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa

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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Lima: Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour - Terrua coffee sets the tone
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Lima: Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

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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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City - Starting at Campo Redondo in San Lázaro
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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City

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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Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience - Finding the older Arequipa at Fundo El Fierro
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Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience

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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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show - Meeting at the Inca Fountain in Plaza de Armas
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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

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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Lima Private Walking Tour - Riding Lima’s buses instead of sitting in traffic
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Lima Private Walking Tour

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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Trending Flavors: Miraflores Walking Tour Including Food and Drinks Tasting - Reading Lima through the Surquillo market
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Trending Flavors: Miraflores Walking Tour Including Food and Drinks Tasting

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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Lima : City Tour by Panoramic Bus - Walking & Catacombs - Starting in Miraflores on the red Tourbus
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Lima : City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

8.City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Ride Lima’s red Tourbus from Miraflores to the Historic Center, passing Huaca Pucllana, San Isidro, and the Magic Water Circuit. Then walk Plaza San Martín and Plaza Mayor before a 30 to 40 minute guided visit to San Francisco’s catacombs. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Comunicación más con el guía,, quizás especificar más en el tour que incluye ,,”

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Lima: City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs - From Miraflores or Barranco to the old center
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Lima: City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs

9.City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $38

See Lima’s historic center with a guide such as Pamela, Saul, or Vilma, from Plaza San Martín to the underground Catacombs of San Francisco. This 150 to 210 minute walking tour includes hotel pickup, transport, entry, and a local snack or water, with English and Spanish guidance.

“Pamela was a fabulous guide. She was incredibly personable and adjusted the tour as she learned what things interested us most. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about history of the area and could answer any question we brought to her. Overall an excellent day and very interesting tour.”

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Walking Culinary Experience - Starting at C. Palacio 135
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Walking Culinary Experience

10.Walking Culinary Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Start at Cusco Adventure Travel at 5:30 pm, then follow a chef or guide through restaurant tastings and local street food. Expect pisco pairings, anticuchos, picarones, tamalitos, and plenty of context about Peruvian food and culture. Groups are capped at eight.

“I primarily book tours through Viator when traveling, b/c they offer the best tours at the most competitive rates. The communication is top notch, and the tours are always well put together. This specific tour, was awesome.. We were running late (we got lost - Sigh!), however typical Viator, I was able to communicate with the tour guide, and she was able to direct us to where she was waiting. Our tour guide (Christina) was not only patient; she was kind, professional, knowledgeable, & had an overall awesome vibe. She took us to restaurants, and street vendors, offering one tasty dish after another. At the end of the night we…”

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Lima: Flavors and Tradition Walking Tour with Food Tasting - Riding the Metropolitano with your guide
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Lima: Flavors and Tradition Walking Tour with Food Tasting

11.Flavors and Tradition Walking Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Meet guide Jonathan or Miguel at Terrua Coffee Shop in Miraflores for Peruvian coffee, then ride the Metropolitano to Mercado Central and Chinatown. Taste Peruvian-Chinese snacks, chicha morada, papa a la huancaina, churros, and pisco sour while walking through Lima’s historic center.

“Excellent tour! I happened to be the only one who booked the tour and Miguel made kr extremely interesting”

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Lima City of The Kings Walking Tour Including Catacombs - Jirón de la Unión shows Lima at street level
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Lima City of The Kings Walking Tour Including Catacombs

12.Lima City of The Kings Walking Tour Including Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Lima’s Historic Centre with a guide such as Felipe, Leidy, or Moises. Visit Plaza San Martin, Jirón de la Unión, Plaza de Armas, colonial churches, and San Francisco’s catacombs, with hotel pickup, admission, snacks, and a group capped at seven.

“Amazing tour with an amazing guide! Moises was very informative, personable and entertaining. He showed us main sites and viewpoints and gave great information that I wasn’t aware of. Also took time to take pictures of whomever wanted them in the group :) The day turned out longer than expected but that was due to crazy traffic! Would still recommend this tour.”

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Barranco Art and Food Tour: Graffiti Walk and Culinary Delights - The Barranco park and the district’s bohemian setting
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Barranco Art and Food Tour: Graffiti Walk and Culinary Delights

13.Barranco Art and Food Tour: Graffiti Walk and Culinary Delights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend 3 to 4 hours in Lima’s Barranco district with a guide such as Adrian or Daniel, sampling ceviche, anticuchos, other local dishes, and dessert while visiting the Jade Rivera Museum, street art, Puente de los Suspiros, and La Ermita Church.

“Our tour was supposed to start at 4:00 pm. Only at 3:46 pm did the travel agency send us a message: “Our guide experienced an unexpected personal emergency early this morning, and we will not be able to operate today’s tour as planned.” It ruined our day. It was too late for us to find another tour to fill the time. We flew more than 4,000 miles to Lima en route to Cusco; our time was very valuable. A reputable agency would have handled the situation earlier and better.”

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Lima: Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide - Building a route around colonial Lima
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Lima: Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide

14.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $35

Meet a local guide such as Aldo, Luis, or Edgar for a private Lima walk tailored to your interests. See colonial buildings and major sights, add a museum or cultural stop, and get practical advice. Hotel pickup is available in Lima, with walking and public transport included.

“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.”

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Puno: History and Culture Walking Tour - Reading the Andean Details in Puno Cathedral
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Puno: History and Culture Walking Tour

15.History and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · from $20

Walk Puno with a Spanish and English-speaking guide, beginning at Huajsapata Lookout and ending at the Plaza de Armas. See Lake Titicaca, visit Puno Cathedral, and explore the Carlos Dreyer Museum, with its pre-Columbian jewelry, ceramics, and textiles. Samuel is one guide praised for clear, engaging service.

“Samuel did an outstanding job, I really enjoyed the tour!”

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