The 15 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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5.Cusco: Open-Top Bus City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

See Cusco from an open-top double-decker bus during this 150-minute guided ride. You’ll pass San Cristobal Temple, the Colcampata Inca wall, Plaza de Armas, and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, and Puca Pucara, then stop at the white Christ statue for broad city views. English and Spanish tours are available.

“It was a bit rainy so we sat underneath the bus for a lot of the trip. Maybe a bus with a roof over the top deck would be better.”

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6.Lima : City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

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

Ride a panoramic bus from Miraflores through modern Lima and the UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Walk around Plaza San Martín and Plaza Mayor, then join a 30 to 40 minute guided visit to San Francisco's underground catacombs. The tour runs in English and Spanish, costs $42, and returns you to Miraflores.

“Nice. We enjoyed the panoramic vue of the city. The Pisco tasting was a hit. Visit the catacombs and the Cathedral gave us a little understanding how the Franciscans manage death and burial in the colonial history of Peru”

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7.Lima : City tour 360° Panoramic bus – Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Spend four hours seeing Lima by 360° panoramic bus and on foot, with an English or Spanish guide. Visit Huaca Pucllana, San Martín Plaza, the pedestrian Plaza Mayor, San Francisco Convent and its catacombs, plus the Magic Water Circuit. Pickup and return are at Av. Petit Thouars 5490 in Miraflores.

“Very well organized from pickup, to tour, and drop off. Guide was very well versed in Lima culture, history and vibe. It was a really great experience”

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8.LIMA WALKING TOUR CATACOMBS FROM MIRAFLORES, HISTORICAL CENTER, WINES+BUS

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews

This four-hour tour takes you from Miraflores by local bus to Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Lima Cathedral, Santo Domingo, and San Francisco’s catacombs. Guide Fabio, also listed as Favio in one booking, brings the old city to life before a pisco and wine tasting. Return drop-offs include Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro.

“Flink guide som tok oss gjennom gamlebyen. Katakombene er et must! Hadde gledet oss til vinsmaking, men vi fikk bare en liten munnfull. Skulle ønske det var mer vin å velge mellom.”

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9.Machu Picchu Entry Ticket and Bus from Aguas Calientes

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Travel from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu by included round-trip bus, then explore the citadel on your own for about two hours. The $119 package covers entry, transport, and accident insurance, but no guide. You must provide passport details, and popular circuits require advance booking.

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10.Cusco: Bus Turistico Puno Cusco con Tour y Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Use your 10-hour journey between Puno and Cusco as a sightseeing day. A bilingual guide leads visits to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pukara, with snacks, buffet lunch, Wi-Fi in signal areas, reclining seats, oxygen, and onboard toilet. The guide may speak English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Italian, though English clarity can vary.

“tres bonne organisation. Le voyage n’a pas paru long. Parfait en tout point”

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11.BUS 180 CUSCO

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Ride Cusco’s open-view 180° Bus from the Main Square at 1:50 PM, passing the Cathedral, Cristo Blanco, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, and Pukapukara. You’ll stop at Huayllarccocha Lake for Andean myth performances, then watch a Pisco Sour demonstration before returning to the square. English and Spanish guides are provided.

“Me encanto la experiencia, es algo distinto y muy entretenido lo pase super bien, lo dejo totalmente recomendado.”

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12.Cusco: Open Bus Tour of the City’s Wonder’s

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

See Cusco from an open sightseeing bus on a 150-minute guided route. You’ll pass San Cristóbal, Colcampata, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, and Puca Pucara, then pause by the white Christ statue for city views. An English-speaking guide explains the sights. Josh has been praised for his entertaining style, but confirm the meeting point before departure.

“we liked that the tour was limited capacity , the guide, Josh, was entertaining, and we had many great photo opportunities.”

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13.Cusco: open-top bus city tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

Ride through Cusco with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide on this 150-minute open-top bus tour. See San Cristobal, the Colcampata Inca wall, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Puca Pucara, then stop at the white Christ statue for wide views over the city. Transfers are included, but food and drinks are not.

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14.Machu Picchu 2 Days / 1 Night (By Bus)

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $170

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by road with a small group of up to 15 people. Cross Abra de Malaga at 4,316 meters, descend through changing climates, walk about two hours to Aguas Calientes, and enter Machu Picchu with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The tour includes one hotel night, meals, transport, and admission subject to availability.

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15.From Cusco: Full-Day Touristic Bus to Puno with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $130

Travel from Cusco to Puno in 10 hours with a bilingual guide, stopping at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, Raya Pass, and Pukara. Your $130 fare includes transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, entry fees, buffet lunch, onboard drinks, reclining seats, oxygen, and first aid. Confirm pickup details before departure.

“The trip was very successful and interesting The places that we visited very good The guide very good 👍”

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