The 15 Best Walking Tours in Peru

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups) - Churches reveal Lima’s Spanish and religious past

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Explore Lima’s historic center on a small-group walk with San Francisco catacombs, colonial landmarks, hotel transport, and local treats.

“This was a most enjoyable tour of Lima, areas that you would not usually see. Our Guide Maverick was most informative and patient when we wanted to spend a bit more time somewhere. Our driver Marcus was also very helpful. Maverick gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants. I would thoroughly recommend.”

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Cusco: Walking Tour with an Experienced Local Guides

2.Walking Tour with an Experienced Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 636 reviews · 2 hours · from $10

Explore Cusco’s Inca streets, temples, artisan quarter, and hilltop view on a lively two-hour walking tour with a local guide.

“Isa was a great and friendly guide! He took us around important places in Cusco and told us the history of Cusco. Very interesting! And he speaks perfectly English. Thank you!”

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Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

3.Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52

Explore Lima’s Chorrillos markets and Barranco art scene with local snacks, fresh fruit, hotel pickup, and a small-group guide.

“This was a great way to get an introduction to Lima and the real Peru! So much great food to try while exploring a variety of cool locations, including some classic tourist highlights. Gabby was a fantastic guide, really warm and welcoming, and very generous with sharing her stories and experiences. Would absolutely recommend to any friends visiting Lima! Don't eat beforehand though, there's lots to taste.”

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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Local Music

4.Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Local Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Explore Cusco’s plazas, San Blas streets, local music, and San Cristobal views, with a pisco sour or non-alcoholic drink for $14.

“Great experience with Pauld. A terrific guide, informative and generous with his time. Finished with a wonderful pisco sour. Highly recommend the experience.”

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Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa

5.Walking tour in the Historic Center of Arequipa

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

Explore Arequipa on foot, from Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Street to alpacas, volcano views, and San Lazaro for $10 plus tip.

“Very nice and informative the guide was very helpful and her recommendation was super”

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Curious Monkey Cusco- Eat the Streets, Walking Food Tour

6.Curious Monkey Cusco- Eat the Streets, Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of Curious Monkey Cusco’s small-group street food tour, with local tastings, history, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“This was an excellent way to learn about the history of foods in Cusco as well as experience the street life at night. We enjoyed everything from pisco sours, churros (so good), and street barbecue.”

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Walking Tour in the Barranco Lima

7.Walking Tour in the Barranco Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Review of Barranco’s 2-hour Lima walking tour, with murals, galleries, Bridge of Sights, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“I would give zero stars is that option was available - complete no show and no response to any messages or calls. Took my money, confirmed booking but never showed up. I have raised a complaint with Viator. Unprofessional and wasted out entire evening. Avoid this tour.”

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Lima: Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

8.Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

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

Taste Lima on foot with coffee, chicharrones, ceviche, pisco, market fruit, desserts, and local stories in this four-hour Miraflores tour.

“Jimena mg tour guide was amazing. She new her stuff and we hav wonderful conversations as we walked from place to place. She knew a lot of the history and provided her view which made the experience much better. The tour was nothing I was expecting in a good way. Had some wonderful food and I particularly loved the visit to the market in which I tried wonderful fruits and an amazing Ceviche. Thanks a Jimena. We”

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Lima Walking Tour: Historic Center, Market & Monastery

9.Lima Walking Tour: Historic Center, Market & Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Review of Lima’s 3-hour-45-minute walking tour through Plaza de Armas, Central Market, Jirón de la Unión, and San Francisco catacombs.

“Very good. A great mix of history, architecture, and a bit of contemporary life.”

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Arequipa: Walk through the Historic Center of the City

10.Walk through the Historic Center of the City

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

Explore Arequipa’s Cathedral, cloisters, tambos, legends, and volcano views on a small-group walking tour for $15.

“Tour was amazing. Joss showed us the secret of the Old town and we have a great time together. A special memories for us, endend with a special pisco-sunset moment. Highly recommended!!”

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Miraflores: Local Walking Tour & Free eBook

11.Miraflores: Local Walking Tour & Free eBook

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 2h 30m · from $1Best value

Explore Miraflores with local guide Sebastián Marín, tasting Peruvian treats, finding photo spots, and receiving a useful local eBook.

“Sebastian was fabulous. Super knowledgeable and included wit and humour. He timed it perfectly for a beautiful sunset finale. Well done!”

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Cusco Highlights Walking Tour: History, Culture, Traditions

12.Cusco Highlights Walking Tour: History, Culture, Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

See Cusco’s Inca walls, colonial churches, San Blas, local chocolate, llamas, and chicha on a friendly two-hour walking tour.

“This is a great tour of Cusco historic center. My guide is very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English.”

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Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience

13.Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience

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

Review of Arequipa’s small-group walking tour, with alpacas, UNESCO sights, Peruvian chocolate, tea, and rooftop volcano views.

“Great experience. Paolo was an very knowledgeable guide and also very funny. Would highly recommend for anyone coming to Arequipa.”

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Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

14.Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

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

Explore Cusco’s main sights, San Blas, Inca walls, Andean music, and a Pisco Sour on this affordable two-hour walking tour.

“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!”

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Cusco Food Walking Tour & Central Market

15.Cusco Food Walking Tour & Central Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Taste Cusco’s local dishes, fruits, juices, and market foods while exploring its history on a small-group walking tour.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour which included a historical overview while walking from food stop to food stop. We especially enjoyed Francisco and his knowledge of the San Pedro Market. A fantastic way to get to know Cusco while sampling local and delicious food. We highly recommend!”

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