Top Puno Walking Tours

The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca is home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to pre-Incan time, are made completely out of totora reeds, a native bulrush plant that grows in the lake. With a guided tour, get to know the inhabitants that have formed a small community and learn how these islands stay afloat. During the afternoon, visit the island of Taquile and experience the unique culture of the locals.

Explore one of the first ethnic groups of the Andes on a trip to the Uros floating islands. Cruise along the lake by motorboat and learn about this fascinating fishing culture. Visit a few of the many floating islands that dot the Lake Titicaca landscape as you observe the large reed boats built by the mean and the intricately woven textiles made by the women.

Embark on a half-day tour to Lake Umayo's Sillustani, known for its impressive funeral towers. Set out from Puno to this pre-Incan burial ground belonging to Peru's indigenous Colla people. Explore the grounds and learn about the Colla civilization, inhabitants of the surrounding lands years before the Inca people. Your trip includes round-trip hotel transport.

Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands (Islas Uros), Amantani Island (Isla Amantani), and Taquile Island (Isla Taquile) on a 2-day boat trip from Puno that includes accommodations in a family home. With the chance to eat and socialize with Lake Titicaca islanders, this tour offers a cultural and personal connection—and a way to experience of Amantani Island after crowds of day-trippers head back to shore.

A trip until the heart of Titicaca lake, to discover the traditions and the culture of Taquile Island, where the community lives defending its authenticity and simplicity.

Explore the largest city on Lake Titicaca by foot on this 2-hour city walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Puno and Peru as you walk past popular landmarks such as the Cathedral of Puno, the Balcony of the Conde de Lemos, Arcos Deustua, the Central Market, and many more.

Aramu Muru or Hayu Marca, is certainly one of the most mystical places in Lake Titicaca, in Hayu Marka, there is an enigmatic gate carved in a one big Stone located in the middle of the rocky formations, also this place is a reference for many mystical people around the World. Our tour to Aramu Muru does interesting stops on the way. The first stop is in Chucuito village a colonial town, near is The Temple of Inca Uyo which has more than 20 penises carved in stone, probably related with the fertility. After doing the visit, we will continue to Aramu Muru gate located in a fantastic place among rocky formations, the tour includes a short hiking around.

Sillustani is one of the largest necropolises in the world. Surrounded by a landscape of striking beauty, it stands out for its gigantic "chullpas" (stone towers), built by Collas and Incas in order to bury noble people. It is located 34 km away of the city of Puno and at an altitude of 3,840 meters above sea level. The archaeological site of Sillustani is a cemetery that was built in the 12th century by the Qolla civilization that occupied the area before the Inca civilization begun. The most imposing towers were built for important nobles and priests. These ancient civilizations considered the cemeteries places of rest and rebirth, that is why they chose beautiful places to build their cemeteries and which is considered as sacred places. It is a magical place that surrounds us with its charm and energy that fills us with peace and harmony due to the unique landscape surrounded by mountains that are reflected in the Umayo lagoon.

Sillustani Half Day Tour from Puno is a pre-Inca burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. The structures housed the remains of complete family groups, although they were probably limited to nobility. Grave robbers have dynamited many of the tombs, while others were left unfinished.

Archaeological complex of Sillustani, one of the most important necropolis of the Collas, Lupacas and Inkas Cultures of the Altiplano

A mobility will pick you up from the hotel at the scheduled time and you will be directed to the chulpas of Sillustani. In Sillustani, a peninsula of the Umayo lagoon, you can visit one of the largest necropolises in the world where more than 90 "chullpas" stand out, gigantic and primitive stone mausoleums more than 12 meters high with the upper part wider than the base. Upon completion you will be transferred to your hotel.

Visit the town of Pucara and the Pucara Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 A.D. After a brief break at La Raya, the highest point of the trip between Puno and Cusco, at the dizzying altitude of 4,313 metres above sea level, the bus stops at Sicuani, where lunch is served. We then head on to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honour of a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction boasts thatched rooftops 20 metres above the ground; these are thought to be the highest in the Inca Empire. Later, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located around 40 kilometres away from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local Church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" owing to the high quality of art found inside. The church was built during the 16th century on top of Wari remains. Afterwards, a last 40 kilometre drive gets you to Cusco, today’s destination.

Get acquainted with the pink town of Lampa and its Colonial heritage. Experience the beauty of La Piedad Temple, with its wonderful carved pulpit and marble covered chapel where you may see a replica of Michelangelos statue of La Pietá, as well as good Cusqueña school paintings. Visit the catacombs before you leave to the Colonial bridge spanning the river.