The 4 Peru Bus Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Our pick

This 2.5-hour bilingual tour takes you from Cusco’s historic center to Sacsayhuamán, a Pachamama ceremony, an alpaca center, Cristo Blanco, and Coricancha. Guides such as Joshua and Paulo explain the sights in Spanish and English. It is a set route, not a hop-on, hop-off bus, with limited walking and two main stops.

“Excellent information. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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2.Open Bus Cusco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Ride an open-top bus from Plaza de Armas through Cusco’s historic streets and hills. A bilingual guide points out Inca and Spanish landmarks, with a stop at Cristo Blanco for city views. Some departures may include a traditional ceremony and craft stop. Expect about three hours, cool weather, and possible delays.

“It started to rain when we boarded the bus. The bus was equipped with rain gear, which was super helpful - since we were sitting upstairs. However, after some time, we all had to go into the interior of the bus as it got too cold. Then, I felt like there were too many people on the tour. We had some interesting stops as well. All in all, worth the time”

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3.City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Start at Larcomar, ride through Lima with air conditioning, WiFi, and USB charging, then explore the historic center on foot with a guide. You’ll see Pucllana, the Plaza Mayor, Lima Cathedral, and the Government Palace, with admission to Santo Domingo included. Bryan and Yoanna are among the guides reported for this experience.

“good tour and very informative. The bus is mostly transportation purposes. The tour is walking tour. Our guide was great.”

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4.Turist Bus Colca Canyon (Chivay) To Puno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Travel from Chivay to Puno by air-conditioned bus with a bilingual guide, four sightseeing stops, mountain views, vicuñas, alpacas, Lagunillas, snacks, water, Wi-Fi, and an onboard toilet. The afternoon trip takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, with possible hotel drop-off in Puno’s historic center.

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