Ayacucho Guided Tour

Explore the colourful streets, magnificent churches and colonial houses of Ayacucho on this guided tour through the heart of the city.

Ayacucho Guided Tour

We'll meet at 3:30 pm in the Plaza Mayor square. From there, we'll begin to tour Ayacucho and learn about the history of the city. In this square, we'll be surrounded by fascinating architecture from the city's colonial past, such as the Casa de Baza y Solís and the spectacular baroque Cathedral.

As we explore its streets, we'll notice more colonial houses and brightly coloured buildings. Our tour will continue to the Hipólito Unanue Museum, where we'll learn about ancient Peruvian civilizations: Chimú, Moche, Wari, and Inca.

Next, we'll stop in front of the Santa Teresa de las Carmelitas Descalzas Monastery. Did you know that Ayacucho is known as "the city of churches"? Count how many you can see on the tour!

Ayacucho is also famous for its crafts. As we head through the Santa Ana neighbourhood, we'll learn about huamanga stone carving and weaving. Our last stop will be at the Acuchimay Viewpoint, where we'll enjoy views of the city. The tour will end here at 7 pm.

Ayacucho Private Tour

If you prefer to get to know Ayacucho with an exclusive guide, you can book a private tour of Ayacucho.