Puno Half Day City Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Spanish-English speaking guide.
Tourist transport.
Admission to the Carlos Dreyer Museum, Yavari, and Esteves Island.
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).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Puno's Plaza Mayor (also known as Puno's Plaza de Armas), facing Puno Cathedral.
The meeting point is at Puno Cathedral, located in Puno’s Main Square. Travelers will meet our guide there to begin the City Tour.

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Meeting point
Plaza Mayor de Puno

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Catedral de Puno

    09:00 AM – Hotel Pickup Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a short transfer to the historic center of Puno.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arco Deustua

    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.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Parque Pino

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museo Municipal Carlos Dreyer

    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.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Catedral de Puno

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Catedral de Puno

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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