The 11 Best Peru Temple Tours

1.Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Travel 30 kilometers south of Lima in a small air-conditioned minivan to explore Pachacamac, a major pilgrimage center used by pre-Inca cultures and later adapted by the Incas. A bilingual guide leads you through the site museum, adobe temples, plazas, and the Temple of the Sun. Guides have included Mario, Nataly, Edwin, Sonia, and Olinda.

“Where do I start. Daniel was so informative and his passion for the Peruvian history was contagious. He insured we were completely at ease and we could take our time walking”

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2.Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three and a half hours seeing Cusco’s key sights with a bilingual Spanish-English guide. Visit San Pedro Market, Qorikancha, San Blas, Hatun Rumiyoc Street, and the Cathedral. Hotel pickup is offered from select hotels, with a maximum of 15 people and entrance fees to the Cathedral and Qorikancha included.

“Marcelo was an incredible tour guide! He was an expert on Peruvian history and could answer every question we had in great detail. 10/10 would recommend this tour to anyone! Marco was our driver, and he was very kind and careful.”

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3.3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65Best reviewed

Ride from Cusco’s Vieja Estancia Ranch through Andean trails to the Temple of the Moon. Guides such as Holger, Olger, Jorge, and Beni provide riding help and explain Incan and pre-Incan history. Expect calm horses, city views, a small group of up to six, and about two hours in the saddle.

“I absolutely loved this experience! Our guide was so friendly patient & knowledgeable. We were picked up from our hostel at the exact time they mentioned. The horses were wonderful. And the views of the Andes, Chico’s mountains & the temple of the moon were breathe taking. I’m so glad that I booked onto this tour.”

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4.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride well-trained Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco’s outskirts to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain. Gabriel or another bilingual guide leads the 3.5-hour outing, with hotel transfers, helmets, snacks, and stops for Inca history and mountain views. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This was my favorite thing I have done in Cusco by far! Gabriel was so knowledgeable about the land, the horses and everything. We wanted to make sure to book with a company that cares for the horses and doesn’t exploit them and you can tell Gabriel really cares for the horses. Seeing the temple of the moon was my favorite part, we got to go in an underground tunnel also which was very cool! Definitely a unique experience and great to get away from all the crowds in Cusco. Also I booked this the night before we were supposed to go and it was no problem at all which…”

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5.Arequipa, Historic and Colonial City and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Start at 2 p.m. with hotel pickup, then see Arequipa’s volcanoes, sillar-built Yanahuara, Santa Catalina Monastery, the Cathedral, and Iglesia de la Compañía. A professional guide provides city context, and admission to Santa Catalina and the Jesuit church is included. Guides have included Charo, Jeymi, Sline, Kaitlin, and Victor.

“Outstanding tour, Arequipa very beautiful city with rich history, architecture and culture. Our tour Guide was excellent with so much love for the city people and culture.”

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6.City Tour of 4 Ruins and Sun Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $16Cheapest good one

This five-hour Cusco tour pairs Coricancha, the Inca Sun Temple, with four hilltop ruins. You travel by tourist van with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara. The $16 price is appealing, but entrance fees are extra and some departures may include shopping stops.

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7.Arequipa: Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

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

Spend three hours walking Arequipa’s San Lázaro and Barrio del Solar districts, visiting old tambos, viewing Plaza de Armas, and exploring Santa Catalina Monastery. Guides such as Gisela, Milei, and Sline have been praised for clear explanations and friendly help. Hotel pickup is available within the historic center.

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

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8.Arequipa: City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $70

Start with hotel pickup in Arequipa’s Historic Center, then visit Carmen Alto and Yanahuara viewpoints, the Basilica of the Company of Jesus, the main square, and Santa Catalina Monastery. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Mariela is one guide who has led this route.

“I absolutely loved the excursion! Mariella is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions. We did not rush which I really appreciated. She also took amazing photos! I would highly recommend this tour”

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9.From Trujillo: Temple of the Moon and Sun and Chan Chan

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

From Trujillo, visit the Moche Museum, Huaca de la Luna, Huaca del Sol, Huaca Arco Iris, and Chan Chan Site Museum. Your guide explains Moche and Chimú culture in Spanish or English. Wilmer and Napoléon have led this tour, which includes hotel pickup and transport but not entrance fees or lunch.

“Wilmer was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and attentive. My only question is that the price of the tour was a bit too high in comparison to other similar tours you find in Trujillo. Especially considering that lunch is not included.”

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10.Arequipa Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

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

Start around 3:00 PM with pickup in central Arequipa, then explore Santa Catalina Monastery’s painted lanes, cloisters, cells, flowers, and original furnishings. Continue to the Jesuit Church of the Company of Jesus in Plaza de Armas, known for its mestizo facade, cloisters, and dome. English and Spanish guides lead the tour.

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

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11.Excursion to the Temple of Pachacamac

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $78

Travel from Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro to Pachacamac in an air-conditioned minivan. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads a three-hour visit through the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Moon, ancient murals, and the site museum. Guides Gabriel and Sony have been praised for strong history knowledge and warm, lively tours.

“The tour was really good, my Guide Gabriel is an expert in History and really tell me everything about the arquelogical site and history.”

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