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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular lima city tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
A small-group half-day Lima tour with hotel pickup, major historic sites, and included Cathedral plus Santo Domingo Convent entry.
Most Popular“The tour was great; punctual, convenient and a great way to experience historial Lima. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave us great insight into the history, architecture and culture of Lima. Thank you”
3-hour bike tour of Miraflores and Barranco: Huaca Pucllana, Bridge of Sighs wish, seaside parks, and cafe refreshment with photos.
“Our originally booked tour to visit the Inca pyramids was cancelled, and we were offered an alternative tour exploring the charms of Lima city. It turned out to be a great experience, featuring some breathtaking views of the coastline and panoramic vistas from the hilltops. Our guide, Diego, was very insightful, sharing fascinating details about…”
Half-day Lima tour that pairs Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs with guided Pachacamac ruins, Temple of the Sun ocean views, and a museum visit.
“Interesting site and great guide. Be prepared for very bumpy ride but otherwise nice tour.”
Small-group half-day tour from Lima to Pachacamac, with Site Museum and clay Sun and Moon Temples. Admission tickets included.
“Guide was Mila Campos, a great guide. we began with a short stop in the Barranca District then on to Pachacamac which is a huge mult-acre site. You begin a museum to view artifacts and tapestries, then you head out to see the ancient walls. At one point you see a step pyramid that had…”
Guided night at Lima’s Magic Water Fountains Park with hotel pickup, a 120-meter fantasy show, and stories behind the lights.
“Fantastic tour. .We got picked up in a new large very smart car. The driver was excellent, very careful. Pamela was an excellent guide. so knowledgeable. We went in a private entrance to the park. Her knowledge on the park, water fountain show and about the history of Peru was fantastic. She knew the best…”
Lima paragliding over Costa Verde with a 15-min flight, HD video, and a personal pilot. Meet at Magdalena del Mar.
“Definitely a one of a kind experience. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 as wish the activity was a little longer (15-20 minute flight) but the views were great. Received my video 2 days later”
Half-day guided visit to Pachacamac from Lima with museum lessons, Temple of the Sun ocean views, and hotel pickup for $79.
“Today me had a wonderfull tour with one of the best guides you can have: Jordan. Jordan has an unbelievabel knowledge of peru and pachacamac. We learned so much about the historie and the excavations! This is a must do tour in Peru to learn about Peru and his historie. A 10 out of 10…”
Shared, door-to-door van transfer from Lima’s airport to Miraflores with free onboard WiFi, air-conditioning, and GPS tracking for a low fixed price.
“A very professional courteous driver. On time and knows his way around. Thank you so much for the professional service. A1., Unfortunately I did not have any local currency to leave a tip. So sorry, I will get you next time.”
Enjoy Lima’s Circuito Magico del Agua fountain show at dusk with a bilingual guide and included admission, starting 5 pm.
“Rubi was a wonderful guide so knowledgeable and great English. The water park is great fun and beautiful with lots to do for every age. Rubi bought a light dessert of local donut and honey. We enjoyed the night and Rubi's company”
Experience Lima after dark: San Francisco catacombs, Plaza Mayor lights, and the Magic Water Circuit fountain show on a 4-hour tour.
“Maria was amazing! She took us all over the city and the magic water show was incredible! Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone that’s looking to have a local experience in Lima!”
Half-day Lima highlights with private pickup, main squares, La Merced, and San Francisco catacombs. Catacombs cost extra, but value stays strong.
“No changing of the guards”
Bike Lima’s coast and bohemian Barranco with Huaca Pucllana temple ruins, a small-group guide, and ocean views for a budget-friendly price.
“Giancarlo was an excellent guide. We did about 14km around Lima and he was really responsive to our wishes. So we had a lovely coffee so and a visit to Paddington Bear. All in all, a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.”
City of Lima in 4 hours: Huaca Pucllana, San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor, and San Francisco catacombs with a local guide.
“Lots of time spent in traffic, but that is just the nature of the beast. Nice little 4 hour private tour, our guide was great and spoke french and english. We even had an additional driver to drive us to the sights. I recommend this tour!”
Shared small-group bike tour through Miraflores and Barranco in Lima with ocean views, art stops, and an ice cream break.
“Silvana was a fun tour guide who was knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed our time learning and exploring.”
Cycle Miraflores and Barranco to Chorrillos, then climb El Morro for 360° Jesus Statue views. Small-group tour, $30.
“Great tour. Get away from the traffic whilst still seeing the city. Much better than sitting in a traffic jam on a cramped minivan. The bikes were of a fantastic standard and safety helmets provided. Nice stop after Jesus hill for cold drinks. Kral the guide gave a nice amount of information and made any…”
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