Puno Half Day City Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the essence of Puno with a comprehensive, well-organized city tour—ideal for those wishing to explore the city's main attractions in a short amount of time. Accompanied by a professional tour guide, you will tour Puno’s city center and its surroundings, enjoy panoramic views from the Puma Uta Lookout, and visit key landmarks such as the National University of the Altiplano and the traditional Laykakota Market. This tour blends history, culture, and local life, offering insight into the city's identity and its connection to Lake Titicaca. With transfers included and a comfortable duration of approximately three and a half hours, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking a clear, safe, and authentic experience. Book now to make the most of your visit to Puno with an ideal introduction to the city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Spanish-English speaking guide.
- Tourist transport.
- Admission to the Carlos Dreyer Museum, Yavari, and Esteves Island.
What's not
- Others not mentioned in the program.
- Museo Carlos Dreyer entrance fee: 15 Peruvian soles per person (payment on-site).
- Catedral de Puno entrance fee: 15 Peruvian soles per person (payment on-site).
Itinerary
09:00 AM – Hotel Pickup Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a short transfer to the historic center of Puno.
09:15 AM – Deustua Arch We will visit Deustua Arch, a historic monument built in 1846 in honor of the Peruvians who fought in the battles of Junín and Ayacucho. It is located a few blocks from Puno’s main street and features two small gazebos on either side.
09:40 AM – Pino Park and San Juan Church We will continue to Pino Park, one of the city’s main pedestrian areas. In the center stands a monument dedicated to Dr. Manuel Pino, a Peruvian hero of the War of the Pacific. San Juan Church is located directly across from the park.
10:00 AM – Carlos Dreyer Municipal Museum We will visit the Carlos Dreyer Museum, recognized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Its exhibition rooms display archaeological artifacts from ancient Andean cultures, including Pukara, Tiwanaku, and Inca, offering an insight into the history and cultural heritage of the region.
10:40 AM – Puno Cathedral We will visit Puno Cathedral, located in the Main Square. Built during the 18th century and completed in 1757, it features an impressive Spanish Baroque façade with Andean elements that give it a distinctive mestizo character. The cathedral holds the rank of minor basilica and is one of the city’s main historical landmarks.
12:00 PM – End of the Tour and Return to Your Hotel After visiting the main attractions of Puno’s historic center, we will conclude the City Tour and return to your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Make your way to the center of Puno via Jirón Lima until you reach the Plaza Mayor (Plaza de Armas), located across from Puno Cathedral. The square is one block away from Parque Pino. The guide will be waiting at this location, displaying agency identification.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- MachuPicchu Journey
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Puno
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 229 experiences we list in Puno.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Puno
Puno is a high-altitude Peruvian city on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the base for the floating reed islands of the Uros, Taquile Island and Sillustani.
Puno stands at about 3,800 metres on the shore of Lake Titicaca, in the Altiplano of southern Peru, with its bay filled with reed beds. The Plaza de Armas is framed by a baroque 18th-century cathedral with a carved stone façade, and viewpoints on the surrounding hills give views over the lake. Puno is called the folklore capital of Peru, for its dances, costumes and music.
Top-ranked sights in Puno: Uros Floating Islands (Islas Uros), Taquile Island (Isla Taquile), Lake Titicaca.
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